How to find the best soccer goal
“This is how goals are made”
When buying a new soccer goal, people sometimes make the mistake of looking too much at the price. Of course, this is an important factor in the purchase decision, but unfortunately, after a short time, buyers find that the first signs of wear and tear appear, and thus the next investment is due quickly. Therefore, the best soccer goal must be made to avoid exactly this situation!
When purchasing a new soccer goal, one should proceed true to the motto: “All that glitters is not gold.” At first glance, soccer goals are very similar and differ only in terms of large price differences. However, when looking at technical details, the materials used and the workmanship, the wheat is separated from the chaff and it becomes clear that there are significant differences in the quality of soccer goals on the market.
In this article we want to give an overview of the quality criteria for soccer goals and show why the best soccer goal belongs on the field:
What distinguishes the best soccer goal?
1. Aluminum profile
The strength of the aluminum profile used for the best soccer goal is a key quality feature. The width of the material is not visible to the customer at first glance. Therefore, less high-quality soccer goals often save on this and choose a low thickness of the material, but this negatively affects the durability of the goal. This is mostly reflected in the fact that the welds get smaller cracks.
2. Strong welds
In combination with the material thickness of the aluminum profile, high-quality welds are crucial for the longevity of a soccer goal. This is a decisive criterion, especially for mobile goals that are moved and played on a lot on the pitch. Here you should pay attention to strong welds, so that the goal does not have to be replaced again in a timely manner.
3. Net suspension
The best soccer goal is also characterized by a high-quality and stable net suspension. There are several ways to fix the goal net in the soccer goal. These options ultimately differ in three aspects: First, a net suspension should be gentle on the net and result in low goal net wear. If the milled grooves in the profile are sharp-edged, for example, this quickly results in the goal net tearing. A second important aspect of net suspension is to ensure that the net is held securely in the goal. Last, choose a net suspension with low risk of injury.
4. Traversability and handling
Movability plays an important role in mobile goals, as they are often moved around the sports field. For optimal handling of the goal, you should take a look at the transport rollers of the goal. These should meet the criteria of being stable and suitable for use on a wide variety of floor coverings. In addition, a goal is much easier to move around the sports facility if four casters are attached to the soccer goal instead of just two.
5. Anti-tilt device
The anti-tilt device for soccer goals is available on the market in many different variants. In this case, the favorable variants include goals with sand filling in the ground frame. However, this must still be filled by the customer. In this case, the amount of sand must be sufficiently filled, so that the soccer goal is actually tilt-resistant. The safer option is an additional weight attached to the ground frame made of sturdy material.
6. Price-performance ratio
In the long run, high-quality soccer goals definitely pay off! Although the initial investment for the best soccer goal may be somewhat higher at the beginning, the customer gets a durable product, so that the follow-up costs are significantly lower.
7. Buy from manufacturer
As a buyer of soccer goals, you have the choice of ordering a goal from a dealer or buying directly from the manufacturer. Thereby, it offers some advantages to purchase the best soccer goal directly from the manufacturer: The products get from the producer directly to the customer without detours, which saves costs that can in turn benefit the customer. At the same time, excellent customer service can be provided, as the manufacturer usually knows its products best and can respond to individual requests.
8. Certification
In order to be able to ensure the safety of athletes, it is important that the best soccer goal is also made according to certain standards. Unfortunately, if you look around the sports fields, you see goals again and again where, for example, components for fastening anti-tilt devices are protruding. These pose an increased risk of injury and should not be used under any circumstances. Therefore, you should choose goals that are manufactured according to standardized norms(DIN EN 748) and have the necessary TÜV certificates.
9. Construction
Of course, the overall construction of the soccer goal is also a quality criterion. For example, for transportation and cost reasons, often resort to bolted goals. Bolted goals should only be used if the boundary conditions do not permit fully welded goals (e.g. due to space constraints). Even the best bolting will never hold up as well as a professional weld, which is why the fully welded doors have a much longer life. Reinforcing elements should also be used optimally. It is crucial that these are used in the sensitive areas of the soccer goals so that the entire construction of the goal is strengthened.
Quality criteria at a glance
- High quality material and strong aluminum profiles
- Strong welds instead of unstable spot welds
- Net gentle and safe net suspension
- Good traversability and easy handling
- Robust anti-tilt device for maximum safety
- Optimal price-performance ratio and low follow-up costs
- Buy directly from the manufacturer and take advantage
- Certifications ensure functional and safety requirements
- Convincing and stable overall design
Soccer goals from artec®
Stable and durable
Our claim is that soccer goals should last well over 10 years. Therefore, artec® uses high-quality aluminum profiles between 1.8 mm to 2.5 mm (sometimes even 3 mm!). Even the production according to Bundeswehr standards with 6 mm profile thickness in the base frame, is no problem for us as a manufacturer. This makes our goals highly durable, so that our customers can enjoy them for a long time.
The welds of our soccer goals are also absolutely high quality and robust. For example, if you take a look at our goals with a closed rear frame, you will see that every single strut is welded all around on both sides. On the market, on the other hand, you can find soccer goals with closed rear structure, which have only welding points. This means that there is no risk of the weld seams coming loose under continuous load. Thus, the best thing about artec® soccer goal is very long durability.
Excellent technology
At artec® our customers have the choice between two different net suspensions. Both meet the quality criteria described above. Our milled net suspension has no sharp edges and is very gentle on the net. The suspension points are located inside the post and batten profiles, so there are no protruding parts. The construction also promises the secure hold of the goal net, so that it is kept in the right place even during heavy play. The cost-optimized easytec net suspension is available for all our goals. This includes safety net hooks that can be quickly and easily installed in the aluminum profile. Our net hooks are designed very flat, so that a long durability can be guaranteed.
At artec®, the transport rollers for the mobile goals are attached to the anti-tilt device, which is also mandatory for a free-standing goal. Due to two attached anti-tilt elements, four casters are attached to the soccer goal at the same time. This provides optimal handling of the goal. Moreover, due to the use of foamed air wheels, the goal can be transported over any surface. Our mobile youth and training goals are also equipped with carrying handles located on the side of the soccer goal. This additionally facilitates the transport.
The stability of the soccer goals is still ensured with the help of our anti-tilt device. This is made of an aluminum profile with embedded steel core filling. The solid and robust construction ensures optimum safety during training and games.
Soccer goals from manufacturer
The soccer goals from artec® are of exceptionally high quality. We can guarantee the best value for money and get enthusiastic feedback from our customers. We offer soccer goals of our own design and manufacture. We can answer any question our customers may have about our goals and can respond to individual inquiries. We also have our own supply chain and offer additional downstream assembly and installation services. You can only get this from the manufacturer! Competition goals, training goals, youth goals, recreational goals, mini goals and also special constructions based on individual customer requirements are therefore no problem for us as a manufacturer of soccer goals.
Our goal is to produce the best soccer goal for the customer. That is why we have a wide range of soccer goals, so there is something for everyone. All our goals have one thing in common: they are manufactured to the highest quality standards and, of course, meet all functional and safety requirements.
Philosophy of artec® Sportgeräte
The best soccer goal must be on the field
We manufacture our soccer goals and also all other sports equipment of our wide product portfolio according to the highest quality standards – and this already for 25 years! In addition to quality, we also attach great importance to the functionality of the products and the safety of athletes. Our aim is not only to produce the best soccer goal for our customers, but also to offer, for example, all the athletics equipment with all the necessary IAAF certificates, so that our products can be used excellently for national and international competitions.
Soccer goals can be requested by our customers quickly and easily through our online store. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our helpful team directly. You can reach us at the telephone number 05422 / 9470-0 or at the mail address info@artec-sportgeraete.de. You can also find more insights into our products and technical details in our blog and in the following articles, among others:
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