Batting Cage Nets

Batting Cage Nets Built for Full-Length Outdoor Tunnels

Both batting cage nets on this page are Gared Sports outdoor tunnel nets in 1-3/4" square mesh: the 55' model 4088 and the 70' model 4089. They are the netting itself, not a complete kit — the frame, cable, or overhead suspension is separate. At $1,910 to $2,076, they sit in the permanent-installation range used by high schools, travel programs, and facility operators, rather than the folding screens sold for driveway soft toss. Because the collection is limited to two sizes of the same net, the buying decision comes down to length and how you plan to hang it.

55' vs 70': Choosing a Batting Cage Net Length

Length is the decision that drives everything else. A 55-foot net gives a hitter room for tee work with full extension, front toss, and machine reps at shortened distances. A 70-foot net covers the full 60'6" pitching distance with space behind the plate for a catcher and room at the far end so line drives lose energy before they reach the back of the tunnel. If you plan to throw live batting practice from a regulation mound distance, measure for the 70'. If the cage is mostly for tees, soft toss, and short-distance machine work — or if your yard or field footprint is fixed — the 55' is the practical choice.

Both nets share the same mesh, so the choice is footprint rather than a difference in spec. Confirm the width and height listed on the individual product page against your frame before ordering — a net that is correct on length but wrong on height will not hang cleanly.

What 1-3/4" Square Mesh Means for Baseball Cage Netting

Mesh size is measured across one square opening. At 1-3/4", the openings sit well under the roughly 2.9-inch diameter of a regulation baseball, so batted balls are stopped by the net face instead of squeezing through. Softballs, being larger, are covered by the same mesh. The square pattern also affects how the net hangs: the openings line up in even rows along a cable run, which keeps the panel flat and makes it easier to attach the net at regular intervals or lace sections together.

A few things mesh size does not tell you: twine thickness, break strength, and any treatment applied to the netting. Those details are listed on the individual product pages and are worth reading if the cage will see adult hitters or high-velocity machine work.

Hanging Batting Tunnel Nets and What Else You Need

A batting cage net is one component of a cage. A working outdoor tunnel generally needs:

• A frame or cable suspension. Steel or aluminum uprights with an overhead frame, or end poles with a tensioned top cable the net hangs from.
• Attachment hardware. Snap hooks, carabiners, or ties spaced along the top so the load is shared instead of concentrated at a few points.
• Base anchoring. Ground stakes, sandbags, or a bottom cable to keep the side walls from swinging into the hitting zone.
• A pitching screen. Netting stops the ball, but an L-screen protects whoever is throwing live batting practice.

Plan the site before the net arrives. Check that the run is level, that water drains away from the hitting area, and that there is clearance behind the back end of the tunnel. Most installations orient the long axis so the hitter faces away from afternoon sun and away from windows, fencing, or parked cars.

Who These Hitting Cage Nets Suit

This collection is deliberately narrow: two Gared Sports outdoor nets, one length for constrained sites and one for full-distance work, both in the same 1-3/4" square mesh. That fits schools, travel organizations, and facility operators replacing a worn tunnel net on an existing frame, along with homeowners building a permanent backyard cage. If you need a different length or a portable setup, the sizes and $1,910 to $2,076 price range here give you a baseline to compare against.