Baseball Batting Cage Material

One of the most important parts of batting cages is the net material. The net of a batting cage is constantly taking beating from baseballs, the elements, sunlight, and the occasional bat or helmet thrown in anger at the net. So when shopping for a batting cage, it is paramount that you take into account the material used in construction of the net. Nylon is the most common material used in batting cage nets. Nylon is a very sturdy material used for most Major League batting cages. Some advantageous features of using nylon nets are that it has a very high break speed, meaning that it take quite a beating from 100 mph pitches. However, nylon has a tendency to readily soak up water, often succumbing to weakness and breaks if left outdoors. For this reason nylon batting cages should be used for primarily indoor use, and minimal outdoor use. If left to the indoors, batting cages with nylon nets will last a very long time.