Fire Retardant Mesh – Sports Netting & Batting Cages By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged fire retardant net, fire retardant sports net2 Comments
Batting Cage Net Review & Buyer’s Guide By admin | Published on December 2, 2019March 26, 2021 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged basement batting cage, batting cage net, indoor batting cage, barrier netting | Leave a comment
Custom Barrier & Backstop Netting: What You Should Know By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged backstop netting, custom netting2 Comments
What to Consider When Buying Custom Volleyball Nets By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 16, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged containment net, volleyball net, barrier net2 Comments
Should Poly Netting be Used for Batting Cage Nets? By admin | Published on November 29, 2019March 26, 2021 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged home batting cage, batting cage net, barrier netting, poly netting | Leave a comment
Why is Nylon the best Batting Cage Netting material? By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 16, 2020 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. [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged batting cage nets, nylon batting cage net | Leave a comment
Net Storage Tips By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 16, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged custom netting, golf netting, batting cage netting, baseball netting, netting storage | Leave a comment
Backstop Netting Tips and Tricks By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 17, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged backstop netting, custom netting, baseball containment netting, commercial netting | Leave a comment
Custom Netting Features By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 22, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged home batting cage, custom netting, commercial netting, facility netting, custom batting cage net | Leave a comment
Can I Use My Batting Cage Net For Golf? By admin | Published on November 29, 2019June 29, 2021 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged baseball tunnel, baseball netting, baseball hitting cage, golf hitting cage, golf netting | Leave a comment
Batting Cage Net Terminology: What Does Gauge Mean? By admin | Published on November 29, 2019June 10, 2021 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged baseball containment netting, baseball barrier netting, batting cage netting, baseball netting, baseball hitting cage | Leave a comment
Dimensions: Measuring Tips for your Netting Usage By admin | Published on November 28, 2019April 22, 2020 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 [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged batting cage netting, baseball netting, batting cage nets | Leave a comment