Baseball Training Facility and Coaches

What Twine size do I need?
I recommend people buy the largest twine they can afford. A #42 Twine net is about twice as thick and twice as strong as a #21 Twine. The larger twined, heavier cages will snag balls better, look better, wear better, last longer, and you will be happier with them. You need a minimum of 60 lbs. of tensile strength.

#18-27ply Batting Cage Netting Twine is a Light Duty Net, 100 lbs. of tensile strength, generally considered the minimum necessary for a home-use batting cage, with light use it could last 2 to 3 years.

#24-42ply Batting Cage Netting Twine is a Very Good Net, 148 lbs. of tensile strength, can be used for Light commercials or Middle School, should last 4 to 6 years

#36-54ply Batting Cage Netting Twine is a Heavy Duty Net, 190 lbs. of tensile strength, considered commercial Quality estimated 6 to 8-year lifespan

#42-60ply Batting Cage Netting Twine is a Very Heavy Duty Net, 220 lbs. of tensile strength, many pro teams will use this for their cages, good for commercial batting cages. Should last 8 to 10 years

Nylon vs. HDPE :

High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. As one of the most versatile plastic materials around, HDPE plastic is used in a wide variety of applications and is known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio, HDPE plastic has a high-impact resistance and melting point.
Polyamide fibers (NYLON) is a synthetic polymer fiber that is exceptionally strong and elastic. The fibers have excellent toughness and abrasion resistance. The filament yarns provide a smooth, soft, and lightweight fabric of high resilience.
For Outdoor Use - High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is the way to go! A Nylon net will be stronger initially but it is better suited for an indoor environment. Nylon generally comes with a UV-resistant coating that will wear out after a year or two and then the netting will lose 15 to 20% of its strength every year if it is left in the elements. HDPE in contrast has UV inhibitors inside the Polymeric blend that gets extruded into the individual fibers. These fibers are twisted or braided into twine. Since the UV inhibitor is built into the fibers, it can't wear off. HDPE is waterproof, UV-resistant, and will not rot, making it ideal for outdoor batting cages and any other outdoor netting.
For Indoor Use - HDPE is cheaper to produce which means the batting cage nets are cheaper but Nylon is the superior product if you are looking to install an indoor batting cage if you are willing to pay the price for it. Nylon has a higher break strength than HDPE, is more resistant to abrasion, and is a more durable and long-lasting material.

Why do I see such varying tensile strengths for the same size HDPE twine?

Some manufacturers tend to exaggerate the strength of their twine, or maybe they are just distributors & don't really know the actual strength. For a #42 HDPE twine size, it will vary a little from different manufacturers but it will all be in the low 200s. I have tested #42 HDPE twine from manufacturers samples that is supposed to be over 300 lb. tensile strength. Put about 210 lb. to 220 lb. of load on it, and it breaks. So you cannot believe everything you read.

What is the difference between square-hung & diamond-hung mesh?

To put it simply, Square Mesh is better. Diamond Mesh is cheaper.

What is Posi-lock stitching?
It is a process where the machine tightly weaves a cord around the rope and the net to provide the strongest possible bond between the two. Some manufacturers will just weave the rope in and out of the netting panels which can result in the rope pulling away from or out of the panels.

Why buy from us?
We are a family business. We have over 10 years of experience with netting and being an ex facility owner Im able to uderstand what will be the best possible option for you and your facility I have shipped to 10s of thousands of customers worldwide. We only sell quality, well-made Products from recommended manufacturers across the baseball industry.