Customer Spotlight: Retractable Batting Cage DIY

Prepare to revolutionize your training regimen with a dedicated retractable batting cage DIY right within the walls of your gym, sports facility, or even your home. Whether you're a coach seeking to enhance your team's hitting potential or an individual player striving to refine your swing, the convenience and versatility of DIY batting cages are unmatched. In this article, we will show you a detailed part list, answer some common questions, and share one customer's cage and testimonial.

• I'd like to set up a batting cage in my home, basement, garage, backyard, or sports facility. How do I get started?

The first step is to decide where you are putting your cage. Batting cages can fit in small spaces, such as a basement or a garage, which require a little extra netting protection to keep your walls, light fixtures, and any windows safe. Another important decision is who will be using the cage, which will help you decide what type of pitching machine will work. A more powerful machine may require a larger space, while other machines will fit just fine in small spaces.

Discover the different styles of indoor/outdoor batting cages.

• There are many netting material types. What type of material do I need?

The two standard types of netting are poly and nylon. Poly is stiffer, with less give than nylon. It is also less durable than nylon. The. pros for poly are that it is weather-resistant and waterproof. As for nylon, it includes a resin bond, which provides some weather resistance; however, nylon requires NetSeal to be fully waterproof. Additionally, DuPont Nylon is the highest quality Nylon.

• What size net do I need?

The #36 nylon is our most popular netting. It is available in 55 and 70-foot lengths. We can also custom build a net of any size. #42 Nylon is used for heavy high school and light collegiate use. And the #6o Nylon is ideal for collegiate team use and professional netting. There’s also a #96 Nylon available, but due to the cost, it’s not accessible for most residential applications.

Learn more about netting options.

• I have a player of X age. What type of indoor batting cage should I get?

Baseball batting cages are typically a minimum of 70 ft long x 14 ft wide x 12 ft high.

As always, we're ready to answer any questions and help you come up with a plan for your Batting Cage or another other project. Contact us today to elevate your game!