Product Overview
The Big Daddy 'Turtle' is a full-size portable backstop designed to protect players and bystanders during baseball or softball practice and games. Measuring 20 ft. wide, 11 ft. tall, and 11 ft. deep, it offers extended coverage from foul tips and stray throws, and can double as a target for soft-toss, tee work, and infield practice thanks to its printed strike-zone attachment.
Construction relies on Bownet's proprietary BOW poles and a powder coated steel frame with non-marking rubber feet for stability and floor protection indoors or outdoors. The netting incorporates Bownet's EAS (Energy Absorption System) technology, which diffuses ball energy across the net to extend its lifespan and improve stability and flexibility upon impact.
The backstop assembles in about 3 minutes with three people and requires no tools, pull straps, or screws. It weighs 95 lbs. and ships in a 63 in. x 16 in. x 11 in. box weighing 103 lbs., while a 61 in. x 14 in. x 10 in. roller case is included for storage and transport, along with the ground frame, BOW poles, and four stakes for anchoring.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 ft. wide x 11 ft. tall x 11 ft. deep |
| Frame | Proprietary BOW poles and powder coated steel frame |
| Netting | EAS (Energy Absorption System) technology netting |
| Weight | 95 lbs. |
| Shipping Box Weight | 103 lbs. |
| Shipping Box Size | 63 in. x 16 in. x 11 in. |
| Carry Bag | Roller case, 61 in. x 14 in. x 10 in. |
| Set-Up Time | 3 minutes (three people) |
| Includes | Backstop net, ground frame, four stakes, BOW poles, roller case |
| Sport | Baseball-Softball |
| Anchoring | Stakes |
| SKU | Bow-Big Daddy |
Compare Bownet models
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8x8 Fungo |
Elite Protection |
Elite Low Barrier |
Low Barrier |
Big Barrier |
Big Daddy Turtle THIS |
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Setup Size 8 ft. x 8 ft. | Setup Size 8 ft. x 8 ft. | Setup Size 14 ft. W x 8 ft. H | Setup Size 21 ft. 6 in. W x 8 ft. H | Setup Size 21 ft. 6 in. W x 11 ft. 6 in. H | Setup Size 20 ft. W x 11 ft. H x 11 ft. D |
Frame — | Frame Powder coated steel frame with composite BOW poles | Frame Powder coated rigid steel, rubber feet, BOW poles | Frame Composite BOW poles with ground frame | Frame Rigid steel frame, rubber feet, composite BOW poles | Frame Proprietary BOW poles, powder coated steel frame |
Netting — | Netting Heavy gauge nylon netting with canvas trim | Netting Resilient nylon-covered net, thicker than Low Barrier | Netting — | Netting Resilient net with nylon cover | Netting EAS (Energy Absorption System) netting |
Net Weight 29 lbs. | Net Weight 30 lbs. | Net Weight 40 lbs. | Net Weight 58 lbs. | Net Weight 44 lbs. | Net Weight 95 lbs. |
Carry Bag / Case Carry bag, 50 in. x 9 in. x 6 in. | Carry Bag / Case Carry bag, 48 in. x 7 in. x 6 in. | Carry Bag / Case Carry bag, 54 in. x 12 in. x 8 in. | Carry Bag / Case Wheeled carry bag, 54 in. x 12 in. x 8 in. | Carry Bag / Case Carry bag, 54 in. x 12 in. x 8 in. | Carry Bag / Case Roller case, 61 in. x 14 in. x 10 in. |
Setup Time 90 seconds | Setup Time 90 seconds | Setup Time 80 seconds, two people | Setup Time 80 seconds, two people | Setup Time 80 seconds, two people, no tools | Setup Time 3 minutes, three people |
Includes — | Includes Net, 8x8 ground frame, BOW poles, stakes, bag | Includes Net, 14x8 frame, BOW poles, ground stakes, bag | Includes Net, ground frame, stakes, BOW poles, wheeled bag | Includes Net, powder coated frame, BOW poles, stakes, bag | Includes Backstop net, ground frame, 4 stakes, BOW poles, case |
Anchoring — | Anchoring Ground stakes | Anchoring Ground stakes | Anchoring Stakes | Anchoring Ground stakes | Anchoring Stakes |
Sport / Use Baseball / softball infield drills | Sport / Use Baseball and softball | Sport / Use — | Sport / Use Lacrosse, field hockey, soccer | Sport / Use Baseball/softball barrier & protection netting | Sport / Use Baseball and softball |
Warranty — | Warranty — | Warranty — | Warranty — | Warranty — | Warranty — |
Ship Weight 33 lbs. | Ship Weight 33 lbs. | Ship Weight 52 lbs | Ship Weight 60 lbs. | Ship Weight 60 lbs | Ship Weight 103 lbs. |
Best for Coaches hitting fungo who need a light 8' x 8' screen for infield drills. | Best for Coaches wanting a heavy gauge 8' x 8' protection screen for daily practice. | Best for Teams wanting heavier-gauge netting in a compact 14' x 8' low barrier. | Best for Lacrosse, field hockey and soccer clubs needing a long low ball-stop barrier. | Best for Teams needing a wide 21' x 11' foul-ball barrier that sets up in 80 seconds. | Best for High school and travel programs wanting a full-size portable turtle backstop. |
| $299.99 | $314.99 | $399.99 | $482.99 | $482.99 | $1,679.99 |
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Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
One year limited manufacturer warranty
Bownet Sports warrants brand-new products purchased from Bownet or an authorized dealer within the USA against manufacturing defects, with replacement shipping to the United States only. Coverage runs as follows:
- 1 year – Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty on nets, frames and training products; covers manufacturing defects only.
- 1 year – Commander Series bags (manufacturing defects on Commander bags only).
- 6 months – carrying bags and roller bags.
- +1 year Extended Warranty – optional, must be purchased together with the product; available for sports nets and goals only, and does not cover frame damage caused by abuse or improper use.
Bownet supplies replacement parts for all manufacturing defects; if a part is no longer available, a like product of the same SKU as on the original receipt is provided. Damaged or missing parts should be replaced promptly to keep the product covered.
Not covered: normal wear and tear, abuse, accident damage or damage from dragging the product; equipment left set up unattended, overnight or for extended periods in inclement weather; nets used for a sport other than the one they were designed for; and commercial use — Bownet nets are engineered to be portable, not for commercial installations. Discontinued Shadow bags are excluded. As an authorized Bownet dealer, JoySportStore helps you file warranty claims directly with the manufacturer.