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.
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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!
371081
It is slower than batting cage so for that probably not but might be good for out field skill pop flys, ground balls etc.
525285
Yes I'm sure it would hold up for baseball. I actually bought it for golf. My intentions were to blow it up and stake it in my large side yard. But, it has to have the air going to it constantly so I couldn't do that. It doesn't plug up like a water tube. Several times the part that goes onto the air compressor blew off cause it just ties on there and when that happens it deflates very quickly. We have only used it one time. We've actually been thinking about putting it on eBay for sale.
2083500
The cage is good for the cost. A little difficult to put up by your self. It is small, enough room for a batter to swing. I bought the crusher mini pitching machine, it has to stay outside the cage, and doesn't seem to be accurate enough to continual feed thru the opening in the batting cage. Kids get frustrate and lose interest.
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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!
2227425
I am using mine to cover a patio not much larger than the gazebo. We get a lot of wind and it had held strong for almost a year but I don't know how well it would do out in a yard.
1922075
Hi, I used the Champion pitch-back a few times in the park to practice my throws. It is a sturdy structure and the netting is tough. If you can throw accurately this pitch-back is pretty good and it does have a wide target. I have a wild arm so I did a lot of chasing after balls. When I did hit the target, the rebound was good. If you buy this, the main thing I recommend is to use good sized tent stakes to anchor it down. The stakes it comes with don't work that well.
696205
Absolutely! We have had ours for 7 years, through 4 kids. We used it daily for the first year and less as the years went on. Now a days we use it a couple times a year for a few days at a time. It has held up remarkably. It is made of a thin tent like material and is pretty durable, though the seems tend to go, if pulled on forcefully by kids (and that happens often). I think it should hold up well outside, as long as it isn't left out for days in harsh weather. It is very light, however, so it may blow away if kids aren't in it or staked down.
12711
I made a batting net and I have about a foot laying on the ground but the sides does not have much extra. I would order it about 2 foot bigger on all sides.
1940374
if you secure the bottom panels so predators can't get in from underside ... it might. it lasted 2 years outside for my dog , then i gave it away, still in good condition.
300192
Generally speaking, I would not recommend using this cage outdoors....I don't think the wood could handle too much humidity and definitely not rain. If the cage was located in a protected area and not exposed to rain or wind....such as a screened-in porch, it could probably handle that alright.
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I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid is not to big I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid... » Read More I have never staked it down...... I'm not sure you can stake it down - I use indoors in the garage and in my warehouse...... the last several years I have been the batting coach for our young teams - I took this to all games and used it before and DURING the games - the kids love it and it does a nice job... if you watch it and do not let them hit down on the wand it will last a longgg time... I replaced the wand this year after about 4 years ($50) and only because a kid hit down on it.... the thing is built to last.... it really is a good tool for 10 and down.... maybe up to 12 if the kid is not to big « Show Less
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Try it both ways to see which works best. It's definitely not a permanent construction. : ) The last time we used it, the thin tube was slipping down just a tiny bit under the weight of a little heavier baseball..... so I'm thinking the last time my son pulled it all the way out, I put it back together the wrong way.
983988
We just bought this one last summer. Based on the way it is constructed however, I expect to get several years use from it. Good luck
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My ten year old son uses it for defense. Great for defense but I don't believe the ball will return at pitching distance. If it doesn't return completely it's still better than throwing at a five gallon bucket.
1450374
I bought this as a gift and when I forwarded them your question, here's the response I received: I doubt it's meant for outside use. I think it wouldn't last too long. Hope this helps!
1158789
I'm sorry Greg (my sons name) but I gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas and he probably won't set it up until they need it this summer, sorry. He wanted something he could carry to their camper when they set up camp. As it shows wood inside I would think it would hold up to some high heat. That's what he will use it for. Sorry I can't be of more help.