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The
Baseball Coach's Guide presents select
training equipment related to:
BATTING CAGES &
TUNNELS
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product.
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any significance
be
viewed in the order in which
they are listed.
JUGS® Brand Batting Cages and
Tunnels
BATTING
CAGE AND TUNNEL NETS
(See
Below For Frames)
 
JUGS Backyard Baseball
Net
JUGS Space Saver Net with
Portal
JUGS Half Net Batting Cage
(65' Long x 11' Wide x 11'
High)
(14' Long x 14' Wide x 14'
High)
(35' Long x 14' Wide x 14'
High)
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JUGS Standard Batting
Cage Net
(70' Long x 14' Wide x
12' High)
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All
JUGS ® nets are made from
DuPont type 66-728 nylon.
Nets have a diamond mesh
construction. Hanging ropes
are high quality low-stretch and
polyester jacketed to provide
maximum UV resistance. Perma-Clips™
are used to attach nets to rope,
eliminating slippage and
preventing cage distortion.
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reference in parenthesis
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BATTING CAGE
AND TUNNEL FRAMES
(A) Backyard Net Batting Cage Frame for #1500 or #2100 Knotted Nylon Net
(B) Standard Batting Cage Frame for #1500 or #2100 Knotted Nylon Net
(C) Standard Batting Cage Frame for #4000 or #7200 Knotted Nylon Net
(D) Space Saver with Portal Batting Cage Frame for #2000 or #4000 Knotted Nylon Net
(E) Half Net Batting Cage Frame for #1500, #2000 or #4000 Knotted Nylon Net
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Backyard Net Package
*
#1500 Backyard Batting
Cage net (11'x11'x65')
* Outdoor frame for
Backyard Batting Cage
* Outdoor installation
kit
* Your choice of either
JUGS L-screen or
softball screen
* JUGS Backdrop and
Pitcher's Trainer
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ATEC® Brand Batting Cages and
Tunnels
BATTING
CAGE AND TUNNEL NETS
(See
Below For Frames)
ATEC ® in-ground net systems are
made from
knotless, braded
nylon and designed to
match
the frame
integrity. You can
choose from #504
mesh, rated over
230 lb. break strength
for extra
long wear, or
#420 mesh with a break
strength
of over 180
lb.
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(Shown: 55' In-Ground
Cage)
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Nets For IN-GROUND Frames
INSTALLATION KIT
Nets For Free-Standing
Frames
ATEC® nets
are made with
knotted,
braded
nylon and you
can choose
from
Professional #36
or Long-Life
#30
mesh.
Metal corner
brackets
allow
quick, easy
adjustments.
Nets
are 15
ft. wide by 12
ft. high. |
54'
Net
35'
Net
24'
Net
17' Net |
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BATTING CAGE
AND TUNNEL FRAMES
IN-GROUND FRAMES
FREE-STANDING FRAMES
Free-Standing Frames and nets
are available in
standard lengths
of 17', 24',
35', 54', and
70'. All
frame
footprints
are 17' 6" wide
and 12 ft.
high.
Collegiate Pacific Brand Batting
Tunnels
BATTING
TUNNEL NETS
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Nets are
constructed of heavy
synthetic filament
polyethylene
fiber. Pro Series
#36 (2.5mm) and
Collegiate Series #21
(2.0 mm) fiber sizes
available. Netting
is hung on the
"square" (like
tennis nets) to
eliminate sag.
Extruded permanent black
color and UV treated 1
¾" square
mesh. Ropes around
perimeter and corners; 3
ropes on
top.. |
21 THREAD (2.0mm)
NET
BATTING TUNNEL
FRAMES
Batting
tunnel frames are composed of
heavy duty galvanized steel
tubing. Fits all cages up
to 14' wide and
12'
tall. System includes
upright poles, cross-members,
ground sleeves, wire cable,
clamps, eyebolts, turn-
buckles, and
snap rings. Net will hang
11' from the ground, allowing 1'
on the ground to contain balls.
3-Section Batting Tunnel Frame
4-Section Batting Tunnel Frame
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Installation hardware for
existing frames includes wire
cable, clamps, eyebolts,
turnbuckles, and snap rings.
Installation Hardware for the Batting Tunnel Frames from Collegiate Pacific
INDOOR BATTING CAGE SUSPENSION
KITS
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Indoor Batting Cage Suspension Kit
*
Three (3) 3/16" x
100' galvanized wire
cables
* Six (6) wire rope
clamps
* Six (6) hook and eye
turnbuckles
* Six (6) 1/2" x
12" eyebolts
* 42 snap links
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Indoor Ceiling Batting Cage Suspension Kit
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Three (3) 3/16" x
100' galvanized wire
cables
* Thirty (30) 3/16"
x 30' galvanized wire
cables
* Sixty-Six (66) wire
rope clamps
* Six (6) hook and eye
turnbuckles
* Six (6) 1/2" x
12" eyebolts
* Sixty (60) snap links
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Remote Control for the Indoor Batting Cage with Electric Winch System
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About Batting Cages and Tunnels
1.
Nylon vs Polyethylene Net
Material
2.
Knotless vs Knotted Nets
3.
Diamond Mesh vs Square Mesh
4.
Net and Rope Twine Size
5.
Batting Cage vs Batting Tunnel
6.
Double Tunnel (Center Divider)
Type
7.
Indoor vs Outdoor Use
8.
Freestanding vs In-Ground Frames
Nylon vs Polyethylene (PolyE or
HDPE) Net Material
Nylon net material has a higher
tear or breaking strength than equivalent
size PolyE.
PolyE is
about half the strength of
nylon. However, PolyE is
considered to have
greater
abrasive resistance than
nylon.
Nylon requires water repellent
coating to withstand the
elements. If uncoated,
nylon
used outdoors
can eventually shrink, fade, or
rot. PolyE is less
expensive than nylon
and does not
absorb water but requires
heavier twine for the same
breaking
strength,
which may actually cost
more.
When compared with polyethylene
netting, nylon starts out
stronger than polyethylene
but
deteriorates faster. Nylon
loses between 15% and 20% of its
strength each year,
depending on
conditions. By the end of
the third year, polyethylene may
be as
strong as the
nylon.
Most nets designed for outdoor
use will be dark in color.
The darker color helps
improve UV
resistance. Many PolyE
nets are made of extruded black
material.
Nylon nets
are frequently dyed a dark green
or black color.
Note:
Do not confuse polyethylene with
polypropylene. Nets and
ropes made of
polypropylene will degrade fast
in outdoor use, especially in
southern areas.
Knotless (Woven) vs Knotted Nets
Nylon nets are generally made
using knotted material.
Some PolyE nets are made
using a
knitted or woven material.
Knotted nets are usually
stronger than knitted
nets,
although knitted nets may be
made of a slightly heavier twine
to compensate.
Diamond Mesh vs Square Mesh
Many knotted nets are hung on
the square, which ensures the
easiest installation and
eliminates
sag. Most knitted mesh
nets are hung on the diamond,
which will absorb
the blows of
balls hitting against it over
several meshes.
Net and Rope Twine Size
One of the most confusing
aspects of comparing net
products is the issue of twine
size.
Different manufacturers may use
different codes to indicate the
size of the
twine used in
the net. As a rule, the
smaller the number the thinner
the twine. A #12
twine is
about one-half the size of a #24
twine.
A #18 twine may be called N18 by
another manufacturer, or a 2100
by yet another.
The following
table may help in comparing the
different codes.
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Standard US
Size |
Actual
Size |
Other
Codes |
Uses |
| #12 |
1.7 mm |
#1500 |
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| #15 |
1.8 mm |
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| #18 |
1.9 mm |
#2100 |
Minimum
size for batting cages |
| #21 |
2.0 mm |
N21, #30
Kevloy |
Better,
but not commercial grade |
| #24 |
2.1 mm |
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| #30 |
2.3 mm |
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Light
duty commercial grade |
| #36 |
2.5 mm |
N36,
#4000 |
Very
good, commercial quality |
| #42 |
2.7 mm |
#42
Kevloy |
Best,
for heavy use (pro &
commercial) |
| #48 |
2.8 mm |
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| #60 |
3.0 mm |
#7200 |
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| #72 |
3.5 mm |
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| #84 |
4.0 mm |
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Cages an tunnels are usually
constructed with border ropes
stitched to the net. The
ropes are
commonly of 5/16"
polyethylene and will
incorporate three top ropes (one
on each side
and one in the middle), corner
ropes, and bottom ropes, which
help
keep the net
hanging square. The
corners and top ropes will have
at least a 6' tie-off
tail.
Batting Cage vs Batting Tunnel
The terms "batting
cage" and "batting
tunnel" are used almost
interchangeably.
However, a
batting cage is usually much
smaller than a batting tunnel
and may be
open at one
end or have some sort of portal
cut into the net at one end so
that a
baseball may
be pitched through the
opening, Many batting
cages are portable
and may be
rolled into position whenever
needed, such as the cages used
at home
plate during
pre-game batting practice.
A batting tunnel is long,
usually from 50-70 feet in
length and the pitcher or
pitching
machine is
located inside the tunnel with
the batter.
Double Tunnel (Center Divider)
Some batting
tunnels may be divided in two by
means of a center net curtain so
that
more than one
activity, such as soft toss
exercises or hitting from a tee
can take
place inside
the tunnel without the risk of
being hit by a batted or thrown
ball.
Divided
tunnels are usually at least 70'
in length.
Indoor VS Outdoor Use
Batting cages and tunnels will
last much longer if used
indoors. Nylon nets
will
eventually
absorb moisture, even when
coated with water repellent
coatings, and
will
deteriorate. All materials
will deteriorate over time when
exposed to constant
sunlight,
even though UV inhibitors may
be incorporated into the
material.
Freestanding vs In-ground Frame
Many batting cages and some
batting tunnels may be used with
freestanding
frames.
The chief advantage to a
freestanding frame is relative
portability (some
systems are
easier to put up and take down
than others). However, a
freestanding
frame may not
be as heavily constructed as an
frame designed to be installed
in the
ground with
concrete footings. The
in-ground structure is less
likely to be damaged
by high-winds
or other weather-related
problems and may be able to take
more
punishment
from heavy use due to its
heavier frame.
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