Would this work for a batting cage for our back yard? Was going to build one for my 6 yr old son, so I want something that will last a few years.
595723
Yes it would. These are actual fishing nets so there made to withstand being wet and that's salty water wet. Not sure how they hold uo to being out in the sun constantly but I doubt that would be an issue. I've had mine since June of this year and it works perfect. We shoot lax balls, soccer, golf and footballs into it, does the job!
3858
The first thing you need to know is what your league regulations are. At his age I would think nothing over 2-1/4" diameter, but then the next important factor is what he can comfortably swing. If a bat is too large he will compromise his form trying to get it thru the zone. Try contacting your local league and maybe go to a local batting cage and see if they have professionals giving batting instructions. Hope this helps
1490000
It will sure hold up. This is a great net. I use it for 11U baseball and 16U fastpitch teams. The system goes up fast and anchors in with four "u" tent stakes.Really compact and is up and down in minutes. The net has plenty of give so that us old guys can swing away!
2107810
I would think so. More money but Jugs is the way to go. It's a very durable rubber. I spent money on 2 other ones for my boys in the past and I don't think either lasted more than a couple weeks. It's not the cheapest.....but worth the money; especially if you think your kid will stick with baseball. Good luck!
2202365
It would work best if it was staked down. It works ok for baseball if it's not staked down, but I don't think it would work if you were kicking a soccer ball at it. I would also note that storage could be a concern. It's fairly large, the top folds down, but the bottom portion doesn't fold. Takes up a lot of space in a garage.
1846438
I am thinking the bounce back might be too much for batting. The ball really flies off the net. My kids use it for practicing throwing and catching pop flies. I have to say the quality is good on this product, no complaints.
2083501
it is only supposed to be used with small (ping pong) size soft baseballs (but I have hand pitched some baseballs to my son in there and it is fine but you should not let the real baseball hit the poles). Ours has not fallen down and we set it up in January. It is fine for our purposes but it is not really sturdy. We had to use bungie cords to open the hole to get it the right height for the pitching machine but it works. It was the batting cage that we could afford.
2189404
I think it would. I seems quite sturdy. As for how long it will last, I've only had it for a couple of months, but I'd be very surprised if it didn't last for many summers. I love it!
2059094
I don't think it would hold up well to that. It has a wood top. I use ours out side but bring it in when I am done.
1490573
It will sure hold up. This is a great net. I use it for 11U baseball and 16U fastpitch teams. The system goes up fast and anchors in with four "u" tent stakes. Really compact and is up and down in minutes. The net has plenty of give so that us old guys can swing away!
1553058
I believe it would work for that purpose, I'm a big strong guy, I put on gloves and pulled on the netting to see just how strong it was. I could not pull it apart. Almost two years later and its just as strong as the day I purchased it.
82488
I'm thinking it could probably work for that. It's not a super strong net and can rip if pulled on too hard. But, I'm guessing a baseball would be rounded enough and have enough surface area to distribute the impact, that the net would probably be able to withstand it without puncturing. But this is only a guess on my part. For it's intended purpose of keeping birds out of my strawberries, blueberries, and grapes it works really well and it durable. :-)
725624
It will work for that purpose but if you need something that will last you awhile I'd recommend paying a bit more for a better brand. Mine lasted a few months before the tiny screws on the top gave out. A crew member w/either the same or a similar brand had the same problem.
102807
Michael, I have no idea. I did a sports themed bedroom for my nine year old son this summer and used these bats for the bed railing and as a curtain rod. So I didn't purchase them for the purpose of using them in Little League. Sorry.
1645177
Definitely will work. I used it for my closet 12' long to store similar plastic bins. Also used it for my laundry room and tool room to store various items as well as a tool hanger. Very versatile. Very strong and can manage relatively large loads. They were all mounted on concrete walls. Hope the above assessment helps in your decision. Cheers!!!
82491
Unfortunately, it will not be strong enough because the purpose of the netting is really to prevent birds from perching or occupying an area. The net isn't strong enough to withstand a baseball pitch and will likely wear and tear away even if its temporary. I'm a Pest Control Applicator and would not recommend buying this item for that purpose.
1846440
My grandson for whom we bought the pitch back net just happens to be visiting. He loves it for lacrosse, but does not think it would work for batting practice. I think he is a reliable source. : )