I think a comment touched on this. Has anyone used this net to stop lacrosse balls as a backstop? I'm not sure if that is a worse impact than a golf ball.
750608
I haven't, but a golf ball is traveling approx. 150+ mph when it hits the net. How fast is the lacrosse ball going?
750609
I bought this nt and it works really well for golf balls however after a few months I put a couple of golf balls right through it I called them back and they were glad to replace it with a 24 gauge I have no problem as of now I love this net
1841964
I think that would depend on your skill level. The goal comes out of the bag, according to the set-up instructions, and unfolds. I have used the 3x5 goals and the instructions are the same. There is a hinge at each rear corner and one in the center. My guess that the only option you would have would be to take out the center hinge point and shorten each of the bottom back cross pieces and shorten them 2", drill them out and bolt them back in place. You would void your warranty for sure, the net would not be as tight as it should be...and I would guess that the results will not be optimal. Your choice.
917564
It would, but it would absorb the ball rather than rebound it. I don't think it would work for batting practice. The net is not anchored to the bungee, but is rather strung through like a drawstring...more designed to slow a soccer ball so you can retrieve it from the back of the goal rather than stop it like a back stop.
293089
With the equipment the manufacturer has provided, not a chance. Even on a lawn, the stakes are useless. I suggest doing what I did: If you have a couple of large boulders on your property, lay them across the rear horizontal frame. They will keep the net from moving, and they will not interfere with the net itself.
1632625
No, this net does not have less give than the soft toss net. It still has some give so you do not want to be directly behind it when throwing pitches. I recommend standing at least another foot away.
1397028
I don't think it would, the puck would come right back at you as the neat is tight. Also the net is anchored into the ground.pretty tightly.You wouldn't be able to anchor on a hard surface and the whole net would be unstable. There is also a bar across the bottom that a puck would hit. Hope this helps.
550713
We use volleyballs. Regular basketballs are too heavy. They also hurt a lot if getting hit by one in pool ball. Regular ones could also damage the backboard?
1994488
We actually use it as a back stop for our basketball goal. I believe it would be strong enough for a lacrosse back stop. Good luck!
200183
Prob depends on the age/size of the batter. The net is not stretched super tight, so the ball pushes the net back 6-12" at the point of impact, and the net is not real heavy, so the entire unit flexes and moves some if hit by a ball moving fast enough. So for smaller players, you would be fine, but for bigger ones it might be dangerous. We use this screen at 40-50'
98776
The sklz practice balls are small enough to go through but they are light so very few of them will. If you use a heavier ball of the same size, the wholes in the net will prove to be too large.
98775
I'm sure a couple will squeak through, however, if they hit them into the center the net is draped and will likely fall instead of going through. I wouldn't let that decide the purchase of the net. I have used this net at practices 3-4 times a week for soft toss and tee practice for 13u for about a year and a half. Bownet is legit. Quick up, quick down. Solid durability.
1590688
Mark - It's funny that you had the same problems I had. I used 8" Black beaded security ties to reinforce the entire back wall of the net. So far it has worked and of couse I continue to reinforce it as I make new holes. I hope this helps.
1099026
I don't think the net will break at all however, because a basketball will hit more of the surface the chances of it moving and or falling over will be much greater. it only comes with stakes to hold it down so you would have to figure out another way to secure it to the court.
1931138
I rigged a semi-permanent set of metal poles in my yard and tied the net to it. We have a big yard and it is perfect for us but I don't think it would work for just anyone. As far as setting it up in a park, I wouldn't recommend this unless you already had vball poles and a portable setup. I would recommend something that is meant to be assembled and disassembled and you can find them online and they come with everything. If you can make your own, go for it.
1918751
I agree that for soccer, it may not hold up. Even with baseball, unless it's staked firmly into the ground, the net will move back if a ball is hit hard.
2000637
It worked well with a softball/baseball. Have to order another one because it broke but I thinks it's more dup to user error than the actual net.
106356
Hi- no, it wouldnt stay if you just placed it on top of table. The picture is not saying the whole story. The net is on a spring like mechanism, it will spring back. You definitely need some kind of crevice to hold both sides of net. Unless you tamper with the spring mechanism- in other words, pull it and brake it so it wont spring back. I will say its a great gadget/toy. I play with my kids on dining room table. You need some kind of ledge or crevice so it keeps the net from rolling back. I hope i was able to answer your question and help you.Good luck.