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 sports net, fire retardant net2 Comments
AirCage 1.0 Batting Cage Spec – 55’L x 12’W x 12’H By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 AirCage Electric Retractable Batting Cage Specs OVERHEAD SUPERSTRUCTURE The model 551212 AirCage Electric Retractable Batting Cage 1.0 is supported from the roof structure by directly attaching to the underneath side of the roof trusses or purlins. Includes top-frame only. Must be lowered to ground level for manually folding net on top of frame. Unit is [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged indoor batting cage, electric retractable batting cage | Leave a comment
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 indoor batting cage, barrier netting, basement batting cage, batting cage net | Leave a comment
How to solve the 3 biggest problems dog owners face in their own backyard.. By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 Artificial grass is becoming increasingly popular at Dog Parks, Pet Daycares, and even backyards of a growing number of dog owners around the country. Why? Artficial Grass Solves 3 of the Most Frustrating Issues Dog Owners Face Mud Fleas & ticks Harmful chemicals 1) Mud Eliminating mud is a big one. As a professional dog [...] Also posted in Turf || Tagged pet turf, artificial grass | 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
Choosing a Pitching Machine By admin | Published on December 2, 2019July 23, 2021 Now that you’ve decided to purchase a pitching machine, this info will help when choosing a pitching machine that's right for your players. Pitching Machines can be a very important part of a coaches or parents’ practice with their players or children. Choosing a machine is no easy task. This info is provided to assist [...] Also posted in Pitching Machines || Tagged pitching machine | Leave a comment
Commercial v. Residential Pitching Machines By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 This article shows the differences between commercial vs residential pitching machines. Commercial Pitching Machines Pitching machines for commercial use should focus on durability for prolonged daily use. They should have large ball hoppers to increase the number of balls that can be thrown per session (hopper size). The large hopper machines typically have the arm [...] Also posted in Pitching Machines || Tagged pitching machine, commercial pitching machine, residential pitching machine | Leave a comment
3 Benefits of using Artificial Grass at Schools By admin | Published on December 2, 2019April 15, 2020 3 Advantages to Using Artificial Grass for Schools 1) Cost Savings Artificial grass for schools may appear to be expensive up front, but will save your facility money over the long run. The average “break even” timeframe is 7 years. This is the timeline in which your initial investment in artificial turf will equal the [...] Also posted in Turf || Tagged artificial grass1 Comments
How to Buy a Field Cover By admin | Published on November 29, 2019April 15, 2020 Thanks for reading our guide on how to buy a field cover. Let's get started! How to Buy a Field Cover There are two basic types of field covers. There are base, or spot covers, and there are full field covers. To help determine which cover or covers you need for your field, you’ll need [...] Also posted in Field Covers || Tagged field cover, spot cover, base cover2 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 volleyball net, barrier net, containment 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 poly netting, home batting cage, batting cage net, barrier 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
