Will this tee last leaving it outdoors. I have a batting cage and none of my 4 boys would bring it in when finishedI live in the Northeast weather
1292182
It will be fine, I'd bring it in as much as possible but leaving it out a couple nights a week won't hurt
1292183
I can imagine this tee being OK if stored out in the weather, however would expect some amount of corrosion in time on the steel shaft and portion of base that is cast aluminum.
1020342
I wouldn't recommend leaving it outdoors. Even though the "cup" is thick rubber it may have a tendency to crack when weathered. Although that piece is replaceable it's a matter of how often would you really want to do that. You may want a larger plastic tee so that you can leave it outside continually.
1292184
Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
1292185
The rubber used is really a high quality, but I have sprayed WD-40 on a rag and wiped it down a couple of times just to help it out. It still looks fresh as a daisy, and the hits just keep on coming.
235073
Mine stays outside(covered when not in use). Smoked the other night when it was about 12 degrees outside. Product came out the same as if it were 70.
1929854
yes, we leave it outdoors all summer, w/ no problems. It has a good finish and does not rust -- although if you were to "rock" it on a stone/concrete/brick patio, the coating would erode.we made a quick cover out of some plastic packaging to keep the leaves/detritus from collecting in the "lounging" area - that was the only fail in the design -- realistically, there is no way a "hole" could have been placed in the sit-upon area w/o destroying the integrity.
1689391
I'd say you can bring it out for a little bit. Not on a windy day or if its muddy and you can't leave it out. I have a 1 year old and 4 year old who ripped it within a few days. I would definitely get packing tape and tape it up. Its not the most sturdy thing
700297
I keep it out completely exposed all summer and it's fine. I expected it to break after the first season because of the low price compared to the others. However this will be my 3 rd summer coming up and no issues. Enjoy! Wow I must saw the other answer and all I can say is I guess I was lucky. No negative comments here. FYI I live in the northeast so summers are 90-100 on certain days and it keeps cool.
1765845
I've been using this outside under the house eve for about 6 months now with no problems. Keep in mind that it is in a somewhat protected area from rain, etc.
1200876
I have made a big effort to make GameDay as weatherproof as possible knowing kids may leave it outside. But, because it is an electronic game, care should be taken regarding leaving it outside in bad weather. We have made it very easy to take on and off for this purpose. I am very excited to hear that our efforts to weatherproof GameDay has worked.....but I still recommend keeping it out of the bad weather. Thanks to all who responded. Scott
539353
Very much like quilt polyester batting..You can pull out it out by handfuls..so far it is retaining its shape.It's about 8 inches thick haven't had it long enough to see if it compresses over time. If it's too thick, you can pull some out.
1886759
I used this for indoor in my garage as well and outdoor (carry it to my backyard to hit balls) but never left it outdoor for more than 2 hours. Grass (bermuda) will turn pale but is back to its natural color by the next day.
1310378
I personally leave mine up, but it is on my lanai and under the roof overhang. I use a high-quality thick mat to practice making contact with all of the clubs. As I live in Southwest Florida, it probably wouldn't survive outside all of the time with the late summer daily thunder storms, direct sun, alternate dry and wet seasons, and occasional tropical storm. However, being outside under the roof has worked fine and I've noticed no deterioration except the target where the balls give it a working-over.
241936
We live in upstate NY and take it down. I've read other reviews where people leave it up. General consensus seems to be that it'll last longer if stored away out of harsh elements.
662352
I think the blower is definitely noticeable. As far as leaving it outside, that should be OK too because they send stakes with it but I bet it would shorten it's lifespan (rain rot/sun rot causing it to tear faster) out in the weather.
1043703
It's a heavy duty fabric and I expect that it will last for several years under bark mulch. That being said, I've only had it installed for about a year now. So I cannot give you any first hand long term info.
1478683
I don't think it would hold up well outside. It is very well built/designed but I believe it was intended for inside use. It may do okay on a covered patio that was sheltered from the weather or it might do okay if you lived in a very dry area with little precipitation, but even in direct sun contact, I think the quality would go down quickly. We have it inside and we have loved it. Great toy! Hape products are impressive
1557935
We had no problem with leaving it outdoors, just like our swing set and it didn't set to sustain any permanent damage. It does wear a ring in the grass where the roller goes around. We did move it into the garage for the winter months when we get snow.
915462
I've left one out for 2 seasons and a winter in North Dakota it held up ok. I've noticed the more you roll it up in the freezing cold weather the more the carbon comes off. it starts to show more light through the blind. it should hold up better in Texas I would think. I thought they were good blinds. I've got 3 of them 2 penthouse blinds and 1 brick house. I like them.
1530764
I've not trieda softball, but I'm pretty sure it would be fine. In general this is a really sturdy tee.