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Fire Retardant Mesh – Sports Netting & Batting Cages

The majority of netting in the marketplace is not naturally fire retardant. Due to accidents and increased regulation by local Fire Marshals, fire codes for batting cage and other sports facilities using netting are becoming more strict for products that will hang/drape inside a building, which may obstruct exit and/or may cause the fire to [...]
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Batting Cage Net Review & Buyer’s Guide

Since 2001 our main focus at Practice Sports has always been batting cage nets. With so many manufacturers now supplying batting cage netting, purchasing a net can be a confusing process. We’re here to make that process much easier with our batting cage net buyer's guide. Batting Cage Net Buyer's Guide There are three main [...]

Custom Barrier & Backstop Netting: What You Should Know

Custom Barrier & Backstop Net Guide Dimensions When building a custom barrier or backstop net, you first need to determine your dimensions. Keep in mind that you don’t want to install your netting “trampoline tight.” Having unnecessary tension on the net can greatly reduce the lifespan of the net. When ordering large barrier nets, it’s [...]
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What to Consider When Buying Custom Volleyball Nets

Custom Volleyball Nets Custom volleyball nets can be built to any size. They are primarily used for containment purposes, like in backyard courts, or gyms. Volleyball nets are lighter weight than nets used for other sports. This is because the mesh size is larger. Standard volleyball netting has a mesh size of 4 inches. 4 [...]
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Should Poly Netting be Used for Batting Cage Nets?

What is A Poly Batting Cage Net? A poly batting cage net may refer to Polyethylene or polypropylene. We only use polyethylene in our poly batting cage nets. Other manufacturers may use a Polyethylene and Polypropylene blend for their products. Polypropylene is a weaker fiber in terms of both strength and UV protection. Always ask [...]

Why is Nylon the best Batting Cage Netting material?

Let's take a closer look at nylon batting cage nets. What is Nylon? Nylon is a polyamide invented by the DuPont Corporation in the late 1930’s. Nylon was intended to be a synthetic replacement for silk. During World War II nylon was substituted for silk in parachutes, ropes, flak vests, vehicle tires, and combat uniforms. [...]

Net Storage Tips

Since winter is rapidly approaching, now is the time to consider taking down your outdoor net. Leaving netting up year round in climates that freeze can drastically reduce the life-span of your net. When the netting retains moisture and freezes, it makes the material brittle and more susceptible to fraying. It would be ideal to [...]

Backstop Netting Tips and Tricks

Barrier Net Tips & Tricks A barrier net is a safe, inexpensive way to help contain balls of any size in a designated play area. But before you purchase a barrier net, it’s helpful to keep in mind these tips and tricks to make the process as easy and efficient as possible. Know Your Mesh [...]

Custom Netting Features

Our netting can be built with some additional features that add functionality and well as increase productive use of the materials. This is a following outline of what can be added and the purpose for each addition. First let’s start with the netting materials. Many people have inquired about the difference between our Standard Nylon [...]

Can I Use My Batting Cage Net For Golf?

We get asked this question a lot, and the short answer to whether or not your batting cage net can be used for golf is, “No.” However, the long answer is, “Probably.” Let’s take a closer look and see how we can make this work. First, you’ll need to know a little bit about the [...]

Batting Cage Net Terminology: What Does Gauge Mean?

When it comes to netting for batting cages, there’s often a lot of questions. For instance, what’s the difference between nylon and Poly? Easy answer: Poly is less durable than nylon, so is considered more of a hobby or backyard material. Nylon is a more durable material, so if you want your netting to last [...]

Dimensions: Measuring Tips for your Netting Usage

Net Size : Cut Yourself Some Slack There’s a few simple things to keep in mind when determining how much netting you’ll need for your cage. First, be sure to add an extra 12 inches to the height of your net. Having that extra netting sag down is going to help gather loose balls. This [...]