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What the high-bounce mat actually changes

2 minutes read Written by the GeeTramp team
What the high-bounce mat actually changes

A high-bounce mat lets a jumper:

  • Reach a higher peak.
  • Reach the same peak with less effort.
  • Stay on the trampoline longer before fatigue sets in.

It is available on four GeeTramp® rectangle sizes: 8x12ft, 9x14ft, 10x17ft and 14x16ft. The Mini and the 7x10ft run the standard mat only.

Same base material, different weave

Both mats are built from Tencate® Permatron®, a USA-made polypropylene mesh that we use across the entire range. The difference is in the weave. The high-bounce variant uses a more open, thermally interlocked weave with a different tension profile. The result is more airflow through the mat and a smoother, more responsive flex under load.

The mat finish is also lower-friction, which means fewer mat burns on the skin during landings.

Measured bounce gain by size

Tested with static weights of 50kg, 65kg and 75kg, the high-bounce mat delivers:

  • 8x12ft: 25 to 30 percent more bounce.
  • 9x14ft: 20 to 25 percent more bounce.
  • 10x17ft: 15 to 20 percent more bounce, with a switch to heavy-duty Australian galvanised springs.
  • 14x16ft: 10 to 15 percent more bounce, with the same spring upgrade.

The larger sizes need the heavier springs because the high-bounce mat alone over-flexes against standard springs at that span.

Who benefits most

Anyone wanting an easier, more lively bounce. In practice that means:

  • Lighter jumpers who fatigue quickly on a standard mat.
  • Acrobatic jumpers doing flips, who get more airtime to complete the rotation.
  • Older kids and teens who can feel the difference. Under-9s often can't.

Customer choice patterns confirm the effect: roughly 70 percent of 8x12ft buyers pick the high-bounce upgrade, climbing to about 80 percent on the 10x17ft and 14x16ft.

What it doesn't do

On a round trampoline the gain is marginal, around 5 percent. The geometry of a round just doesn't load the mat the way a rectangle does. We don't offer a high-bounce mat on the Curve for that reason.

To compare options on each size or to upgrade an existing GeeTramp see the spare parts page or contact us on 03 5292 1100.