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Steel Spikes

Steel spikes are used to connect border timbers and anchor them to the ground (or rubber stanchions if used with portable Gaga Pits). These heavy duty steel spikes are designed to be used with Border Timbers, ADA Ramps, Border Bench, and Gaga Ball Pits.

Each pack includes 4 galvanized steel spikes with 1.5″ OD button head. They are available in 3 lengths: 12″, 20″, and 28″. Steel spikes include 2by2’s 10-year limited warranty.

VersaSpikes

Versa spikes (formerly referred to as “flex spikes”) are available as an alternative to traditional galvanized steel spikes and are designed to be used in the same way – to secure playground and Gaga Pit border timbers to one another and anchor them to the ground. The versa spikes are made from impact-resistant nylon 66 polymer material that has been formulated to withstand hammer strikes.

Significantly lighter weight than their steel counterparts, versa spikes weigh only about 1/8th as much as steel spikes. This means they cost less to manufacture and ship, so we are able to pass these savings on to you. Versa spikes are made in the USA and are readily available for fast shipping.

Which type of spike is suitable for your installation will depend largely on the composition of the ground where it is to be installed. Versa spike tip: If the ground is too hard, or if you’re having difficulty driving the versa spike into a hard area, use a 5/8” or 3/4” drill bit to create up to a 12” deep “pilot hole” before driving in the spikes. The ground closest to the surface is often the hardest.

Versa spikes are designed to be used with Border Timbers, ADA Ramps, and Gaga Ball Pits. Please note – versa spikes are not to be used with the 2by2 border bench.

Each pack includes 4 impact-resistant nylon 66 polymer versa spikes with 1.5” OD x 3/8” thick cylindrical head. They are available in 3 lengths: 12″, 20″, and 28″. Versa spikes include 2by2’s 5-year limited warranty.