Choosing the Right Batting Cage Netting: Durability, Visibility, Safety, and Cost

Nylon is the traditional choice for batting cage netting and remains the standard for commercial sports complexes and MLB teams. However, it can get hot and fade with extended outdoor use.

Durability

Batting cage nets are designed to withstand heavy use and abuse. They also must be durable enough to protect players from stray balls and flying objects. Different types of netting offer different levels of durability. For example, nylon batting cage netting is the most durable and can withstand heavy use. However, it can become brittle with repeated exposure to sunlight and water. It can also lose its breaking strength at a rate of up to 20% per year.

Other batting cage netting options include polyethylene and metal. Polyethylene batting cage netting is typically more affordable than nylon batting cage netting, but it may not be as durable as nylon. It also tends to absorb water more easily, which can lead to shrinkage and rot.

Visibility

Batting cage netting plays a vital role in containing balls and ensuring player safety during training sessions. It also helps to protect spectators and nearby property from errant home runs and foul balls. The type of batting cage netting you choose will depend on your specific needs and budget.

Nylon batting cage nets are popular for backyard use because they are lightweight and can withstand high-velocity pitches and hard hits. They are also resistant to abrasion and weather conditions, making them durable and long-lasting. They are not as durable as diamond mesh netting, but they still offer good visibility for players.

Whether you’re looking for a custom Baseball Batting cage netting or a full backstop system, Burbank Sport Nets has you covered. We recently supplied and installed a large UDR2 Dyneema backstop net system for the new Nashville Sounds stadium. The clean, invisible system was the perfect finishing touch to this beautiful new baseball stadium. We are proud to be a part of such a prestigious project.

Safety

Regardless of whether you have an indoor or outdoor batting cage, safety should be your top priority. Proper netting prevents stray balls from damaging players or coaches, and it helps foster a safe environment for training.

It is also important to have a good set of rules for use of the batting cage. For example, no one under the age of 16 should be allowed to enter the cage. Also, all hitters must close the gates when entering and exiting. Finally, it is a good idea to keep the batting cage clean and in good condition.

Batting cage netting can be customized to specific requirements, ensuring that the batting cage is safe for all types of baseball and softball hitting situations. Choose a netting material that is resistant to rot, mildew, and UV rays. Nylon is lightweight and holds up well to weather, but poly netting is a more cost-effective option that is less prone to deterioration.

Cost

When it comes to batting cages, there are many different types of netting available. The type you choose depends on your budget, the size of your cage, and your level of play. LFS recommends using only high quality sports netting materials. This is especially true when it comes to batting cage netting, which is subjected to extreme abuse from baseballs and other flying objects. Money saved by purchasing inexpensive batting cage nets is often lost in the long run when they fail to stand up to repeated use and UV exposure.

Our batting cage nets are made from high quality nylon and treated with UV for extra durability. They are also square hung, making them easier to install and allowing the nets to hang straighter than diamond batting cage netting. They also come with lead core rope sewn into the bottom of the net to help weighing down the net from wind or balls hitting the net.