Pocket springs come in an average quantity of around 1000 springs with most mattresses within the industry. That said, this really is a case of the more the better, that's because each additional spring tightens the "chain" of springs, thus contouring to each part of your body in a tighter and better way. It is important to understand that firmness is not dictated by spring quantity, you can absolutely have a soft mattress with 5000 springs or a firm mattress with 1000 springs as it is dependant on the coil tension which dictates this. 5000 Spring mattresses come along rarely at a good price point, this being the exception, so act today and get a better nights sleep.