A trampoline stays in the backyard for years, so three things matter as much as the price: what holds the mat up, how long each part is covered, and how much weight it's rated for. Mats hang on coil springs, on Vuly's leaf springs or on Springfree's flexible rods, and warranties run from 12 months on everything to ten years on every part.
| Trampoline | Mat held by | Warranty | Weight rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfree Medium Oval | Flexible rods under the mat | 10 years, all parts | 700kg total, tested | $1,800–2,000 |
| Vuly Thunder 2 (M) | Leaf springs | Frame 10 years, mat 5, net and springs 1 | 150kg (M and L), 140kg (XL and XXL) | $1,300–1,400 |
| Vuly Ultra 2 (M) | Coil springs | Frame, springs and mat 5 years, net and pads 1 | 130kg (M to XL) | $700–800 |
| OZ Trampolines OzUltimate (10ft) | Coil springs | Frame 5 years, other parts 2 | 130kg per person | $600–700 |
| JumpFlex HERO (10ft) | Coil springs | Frame 10 years, mat and springs 5, net and pad 1 | 160kg per person | $1,200–1,300 |
| Kahuna Classic (12ft) | Coil springs | 12 months | 125kg | $500–600 |
Warranties and weight ratings are from each brand's pages, except Vuly's weight ratings, which are from Intersport's listings. Prices are for the size in brackets at its cheapest linked store, checked on 28 September 2026.
1. Best Overall: Springfree Medium Oval
Springfree trampolines have no springs at all. The mat hangs on flexible rods that sit underneath it, the frame is below the jumping surface, and the net flexes rather than standing on rigid poles, according to Springfree. Its warranty covers the frame, mat, net and rods for ten years, the longest here. The Medium Oval is 2.4m by 3.4m, with 77 square feet of jumping area.
It costs more size for size: the Medium Oval is the same price as Vuly's biggest Thunder 2, the XXL, which has a 4.25m round mat.
What We Like:
- No springs or hard edge
- 10-year warranty on every part
- 700kg tested weight
What We Don't Like:
- Dearer size for size
2. Best Leaf-Spring: Vuly Thunder 2
The Thunder 2 holds its mat on leaf springs outside the net, so there are no coil springs in the jumping area. It comes in four sizes up to an XXL with a 4.25m mat, and Vuly says it meets AS 4989:2015, the Australian trampoline standard. Vuly sells every size; Intersport sells the Large, currently for less.
Vuly's warranty gives ten years on the frame tubes and joiners and five on the mat, but only one year on the net, net poles and leaf springs.
What We Like:
- No coil springs
- Sizes up to a 4.25m mat
- 10-year frame warranty
What We Don't Like:
- Net and leaf springs covered for 1 year
3. Best Spring Trampoline: Vuly Ultra 2
The Ultra 2 is Vuly's coil-spring trampoline, with the springs outside the net. It comes in four sizes from a 1.95m mat to a 3.75m one, and Vuly covers the frame, springs and mat for five years. Intersport sells the Medium, Large and Extra Large, currently for $100 less than Vuly's own prices on each.
Intersport's listing gives a 130kg weight rating for every size except the Small. Like the Thunder 2, its net, net poles and pads are covered for one year.
What We Like:
- Springs outside the net
- 5 years on frame, springs and mat
- Four sizes
What We Don't Like:
- Net and pads covered for 1 year
4. Best Budget: OZ Trampolines OzUltimate
OZ Trampolines' OzUltimate comes with an anchor kit and a ladder, and uses longer springs than OZ's Summit range: 178mm on the 10ft and 12ft. OZ rates it for 200kg combined and 130kg for a single jumper, and says its trampolines exceed AS 4989:2015.
The frame is covered for five years and the mat, net, pads and parts for two, half the frame cover of the Thunder 2 or the JumpFlex HERO.
What We Like:
- Comes with anchors and a ladder
- Long 178mm springs
- 2 years on the net and pads
What We Don't Like:
- 5-year frame warranty
5. Best for Bigger Jumpers: JumpFlex HERO
The HERO is rated for 160kg per jumper and 250kg in total, the highest single-user figure among the spring trampolines here. It uses 64 to 96 springs of 180mm depending on size, and comes in 10, 12, 14 and 15ft. JumpFlex's warranty covers the frame for ten years, the mat and springs for five, and the pad and net for one.
JumpFlex sells direct and the anchor kit is an extra. Its pages cite ASTM and European standards rather than AS 4989.
What We Like:
- 160kg per jumper
- 180mm springs
- 10-year frame warranty
What We Don't Like:
- Anchor kit costs extra
- AS 4989 not claimed
6. Best Under $600: Kahuna Classic
Kahuna's Classic 12ft costs under $600 with a net, a ladder and shoe storage, and Kahuna sells it on its own site and through retailers including Bunnings. The 12ft has a 125kg weight rating.
Its warranty is 12 months on all of Kahuna's play equipment, the shortest here, and its pages don't name a safety standard.
What We Like:
- Under $600 for 12ft
- Net and ladder included
What We Don't Like:
- 12-month warranty
- No safety standard named
Other options worth a look
- Springfree Compact Round. Springfree's rod design in its smallest round size, for smaller yards, sold by Springfree.
- Vuly Flare. Vuly's entry coil-spring trampoline in Medium and Large, with three years on the frame, springs and mat, sold by Vuly.
- JumpFlex FLEX. JumpFlex's cheaper range in 8, 10 and 12ft, rated for 100kg per jumper, sold by JumpFlex.
For the largest sizes on sale, see the biggest trampolines.
How to pick a trampoline
Size. Measure the space before choosing a size. Kidsafe Victoria advises leaving at least 2.5 metres clear all round.
What holds the mat. Coil springs are the cheapest option here. Vuly's leaf springs and Springfree's rods keep springs away from the jumping area.
Warranty by part. The frame usually has the longest cover and the net and pads the shortest. The table above lists both for each trampoline.
Safety standard. Standards Australia publishes voluntary standards, and the ACCC's trampoline guide notes that no mandatory standard applies to trampolines. A brand that says it meets AS 4989:2015 is making its own claim.
FAQs
Are springless trampolines safer?
Springfree's rods and Vuly's leaf springs keep springs away from where people land, which removes one place to get hurt. The ACCC still recommends adult supervision and one child on the trampoline at a time.
Do I need an anchor kit?
In windy areas, yes. Vuly's product pages carry a warning that strong winds can move a trampoline that isn't secured. OZ Trampolines includes an anchor kit with every trampoline, while Vuly and JumpFlex sell them separately.
What size trampoline should I buy?
The biggest that leaves the recommended clear space around it. The round trampolines here range from about 2.9m across for Vuly's smallest Ultra 2 to 5.3m for the Thunder 2 XXL.
