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Method ledger

How YardVerdict scores pool floats

Each product on the pool floats scorecard gets one 0–100 score from the weighted formula below, computed only from published manufacturer specs and dated retailer records; we do not physically test products. The current table covers 20 products across 7 recorded spec fields, refreshed July 1, 2026.

Scale
0-100
Products
20
Fields
7
Updated
July 1, 2026

The weights

Pool Floats scoring dimensions, weights, definitions, and data sources
DimensionWeightDefinitionData source
Weight Capacity24%The scored range for listed weight capacity spans 198 lb to 500 lb; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral.Weight Capacity
No-Inflation Convenience18%The inflation required score is binary: a listed yes earns full marks, while a no or a missing listing earns zero.Inflation Required
Fill-Type Durability16%Scoring fill type follows the Air-through-solid foam (no inflation) ladder where the top rungs win the highest marks, and a missing entry holds neutral.Fill Type
Weight (Lighter Is Better)12%Published listings put weight between 2.5 lb to 21.4 lb; lower numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.Weight
Person Capacity12%Published listings put person capacity between 1 to 2; higher numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.Person Capacity
Cup Holders10%The scored range for listed cup holders spans 1 to 2; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral.Cup Holders
Shade Canopy8%The shade canopy score is binary: a listed yes earns full marks, while a no or a missing listing earns zero.Shade Canopy
Total100%All dimensions above sum to the full score.Published score total
Pool Floats weight capacity score breakdown for 5 ranked products by weighted scoring dimension. The top five pool floats are separated by 8 points; no-inflation convenience is the tiebreaker. Score contribution by dimension Weight Capacity (24%)No-Inflation Convenience (18%)Fill-Type Durability (16%)Person Capacity (12%)Weight (Lighter Is Better) (12%)Cup Holders (10%)Shade Canopy (8%) 0255075100 #1 Frontgate Resort Collection Pool Float: 67/100 #1 Frontgate Resort Collection… 121816 67/100 #2 Aqua Leisure Ultra Cushioned Comfort Lounge for 2: 64/100 #2 Aqua Leisure Ultra Cushioned… 2481210 64/100 #3 TRC Recreation Sunsation Foam Pool Float: 63/100 #3 TRC Recreation Sunsation Foam… 1218168 63/100 #4 Intex Tropical Canopy Inflatable Lounge: 60/100 #4 Intex Tropical Canopy… 191012108 60/100 #5 GoFloats Giant Inflatable Ice Dragon Pool Float: 59/100 #5 GoFloats Giant Inflatable Ice… 24812 59/100 Pool Floats: weight x grade, 0-100 scale. YardVerdict
  1. #1 Frontgate Resort Collection Pool Float67/100No-Inflation Convenience 18 pts, Fill-Type Durability 16 pts, Weight Capacity 12 pts
  2. #2 Aqua Leisure Ultra Cushioned Comfort Lounge for 264/100Weight Capacity 24 pts, Person Capacity 12 pts, Cup Holders 10 pts
  3. #3 TRC Recreation Sunsation Foam Pool Float63/100No-Inflation Convenience 18 pts, Fill-Type Durability 16 pts, Weight Capacity 12 pts
  4. #4 Intex Tropical Canopy Inflatable Lounge60/100Weight Capacity 19 pts, Person Capacity 12 pts, Fill-Type Durability 10 pts
  5. #5 GoFloats Giant Inflatable Ice Dragon Pool Float59/100Weight Capacity 24 pts, Person Capacity 12 pts, Fill-Type Durability 8 pts
The top five pool floats are separated by 8 points; no-inflation convenience is the tiebreaker.

What the score bands mean

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

  • 80+: strong marks on the heaviest dimensions with few weak lines in the listed specs.
  • 60–79: competitive on most scored inputs, with at least one clearly weaker dimension.
  • Below 60: trails this field on the inputs weighted most; the product cards list exactly where.

Source hierarchy

Published manufacturer specifications rank first, dated retailer records second; marketing claims without a checkable figure are excluded from scoring. Missing values never earn invented numbers; they are labeled “not listed - neutral 50” and take the neutral 50 grade the weight definitions describe.

  1. Floating Luxuriesmanufacturer evidence for 10 catalog fields
  2. Pool Warehouseretailer evidence for 3 catalog fields
  3. FUNBOYmanufacturer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  4. Aqua Leisuremanufacturer evidence for 12 catalog fields
  5. Intexmanufacturer evidence for 12 catalog fields
  6. Walmartretailer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  7. Bass Pro Shopsretailer evidence for 12 catalog fields
  8. American Saleretailer evidence for 2 catalog fields
  9. Scored product catalog20 compared products
Pool Floats freshness timeline showing source retrieval dates and the separate regeneration date. YardVerdict source ledger tracks pool floats with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-01. For pool floats, sources were retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-01; the page was regenerated 2026-07-10, a build date kept separate from the source retrieval dates. Source freshness ledger Dots are source retrieval dates; the amber marker is the separate regeneration date. Floating Luxuries: retrieved 2026-06-30 Pool Warehouse: retrieved 2026-06-30 FUNBOY: retrieved 2026-06-30 Aqua Leisure: retrieved 2026-06-30 Intex: retrieved 2026-06-30 Walmart: retrieved 2026-06-30 Bass Pro Shops: retrieved 2026-06-30 American Sale: retrieved 2026-06-30 Scored product catalog: retrieved 2026-07-01 Regenerated 2026-07-10 2026-06-302026-07-10 Pool Floats keeps retrieved and regenerated dates distinct.

Retrieved · Built

  1. Scored product catalog2026-07-01Source record
  2. American Sale2026-06-30Source record
  3. Aqua Leisure2026-06-30Source record
  4. Bass Pro Shops2026-06-30Source record
  5. Floating Luxuries2026-06-30Source record
YardVerdict source ledger tracks pool floats with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-01.

Update history

  • Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 pool floats re-scored on 7 published spec fields, weight capacity first.

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