Ordering the Right Sports Netting Mesh Size (to SAFELY contain balls)

Sports Netting Mesh Size

Sports netting comes in a variety of “mesh sizes,” which refers to the size of the openings on the net.

The smaller the opening, the more material required to build the net, so consequently the price increases.

If you’re on a tight budget, it’s important not to overbuy a smaller mesh than you actually need.

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Ordering Smaller Mesh for your Needs

Although it may seem strange, there are circumstances when ordering a smaller sports netting mesh than you actually need is a good idea. Keep in mind that netting wears down because of stress on the fibers. When the impact of the ball is distributed across a wider surface area, the stress is spread out. This minimizes the damage to an isolated spot and extends the lifespan of those strands. Instead of 1-2 strands each receiving 100 pounds of impact force, now 4-5 strands will each receive 25 pounds of impact.

Example One

Think about it like this. If you order netting material which is 2″, and the ball you are containing is 3″, as soon as a single strand breaks, there will be an opening large enough for that ball to escape.

If you are using 1″ mesh, it would take 2-3 strands breaking to allow a hole large enough for a ball to escape!

This gives you a safety margin in case you don’t notice the damage for a period of time. Now you have extra time to repair the netting before something is damaged or, even worse, someone is hurt. As much as we all hate the idea of more insurance, that is essentially what this is.

Exhibit A below shows a smaller mesh than required to contain the puck, but is safer all around with a longer lifespan than when compared to Exhibit B, which uses a netting mesh just small enough to contain the puck.

Example Two

Below are 2 additional examples of tennis netting. Exhibit A is a smaller mesh, which will prove to be more durable & longer lasting. Exhibit B is not a bad choice, but won’t have as long of a lifespan and would allow the ball to escape after a single strand breaks.

As you can see, it’s vital to select the proper mesh for your needs, budget, planned usage, and required life-span. If you’re on a tight budget and this is just a short-term hobby, then ordering a lighter weight mesh is just fine. If this is for commercial purposes and you depend on it for safety & income, it’s never a good idea to compromise on quality when it comes to safety & money. Most people prefer to do it right the first time and not have to hassle with replacing & repairing broken netting on a regular basis.

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