Football Padding

Meet competition safety requirements and protect your athletes with Porter Gill Pole Pads for volleyball standards. Governing bodies require padded uprights at organized play, and these thick polyurethane-foam pads deliver full-height coverage in the fit and closure style your standards need. Choose the profile that matches your pole diameter, add your school colors, and finish your court to a professional, competition-ready standard.

Key features & specs

• Lace-Up Pad: 1½" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 3½"–4½" pole diameter, lace closure
• Deluxe Pad: 4" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 4½"–5-9/16" pole diameter, hook-and-loop closure
• Gooseneck Pad: 6" thick polyurethane foam, 6' tall, fits 6-5/8" pole diameter, hook-and-loop closure
• Durable 20 oz. vinyl cover available in 14 colors to match your program
• Custom graphics available for school logos and branding
• Full 6' height coverage shields players who collide with the standard during aggressive net play

Coach's tip: measure your standard's outside diameter before ordering so you pick the correct pad profile for a snug, non-slipping fit. Wipe the vinyl clean between seasons, store pads flat or loosely rolled to protect the foam, and confirm current USAV, NFHS, or NCAA padding rules for your level of play.

The Porter Volleyball Pole Pad is the essential player safety component for any competition-level volleyball installation. Designed to fit the most common standard diameters used across Porter's lineup and compatible with most other brands' sleeve-type standards, it provides the padded post coverage that governing bodies require and that athletes deserve in any organized play environment.

• Fits 3-1/2" and 4-1/2" Diameter Standards – Dual-diameter compatibility makes this pad suitable for a wide range of Porter volleyball standards as well as most other brands' sleeve-type end standards, giving facility managers a single pad solution that works across different post configurations without purchasing multiple sizes
• Dense Foam Core with Vinyl Cover – Thick foam padding absorbs lateral impact from players moving aggressively near the net during digs, sets, and attacks, while the durable vinyl exterior resists tearing, scuffing, and moisture from gym floor contact and repeated seasonal use
• Hook-and-Loop Wrap-Around Attachment – Pad wraps securely around the standard and fastens with heavy-duty hook-and-loop straps, allowing straightforward installation and removal without tools — keeping the pad firmly in position during play and easy to detach for cleaning or storage
• USAV, NFHS, and NCAA Compliant – Meets all player safety padding requirements established by USA Volleyball, the National Federation of State High School Associations, and the NCAA, making it the correct padding specification for sanctioned high school, collegiate, and club competition at all levels
• Available in Multiple Colors – Offered in a range of standard colors with custom color options available, allowing facilities to match school or program color schemes and maintain a professional, cohesive court appearance throughout the competitive season
• Universal Compatibility – Wrap-around design works on any sleeve-type volleyball standard regardless of manufacturer, making it a practical upgrade or replacement pad for existing installations that need to meet current governing body safety standards