Product Overview
The Durable Douglas Suspended Backstop Cable System is designed as a tie-back alternative to a standard pole-to-pole backstop, providing a more unobstructed view for fans while still delivering maximum protection from errant balls. The system is framed with tensioned 1/4 in. galvanized steel aircraft cable rated to 6,100 lb. breaking strength, keeping the netting taut without sagging.
The heavy-duty steel poles measure 10-3/4 in. OD with a .375 in. wall thickness and are finished in a weatherproof black powder coat for long-term durability and a professional appearance. Other pole sizes are available by request. All installation hardware, including 12 in. eyebolts, 12 in. and 6 in. turnbuckles, 1/4 in. cable clamps, and 8 mm carabiner clips, is included with the system.
The included netting is Douglas Professional #12 Knotted Dyneema in a 1-3/4 in. square mesh, offering a 308 lb. break strength along with 94% visibility. This twisted, knotted UHMPE material is treated for maximum UV and weather resistance, and the netting perimeter is finished with a sewn rope border. Backstop padding is quoted separately, and alternative netting can be substituted upon request.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 66805 |
| Category | Baseball and Softball Netting, Installation Kits and Accessories |
| System Type | Suspended (Tie-Back) Backstop Cable System |
| Cable | 1/4 in. galvanized steel aircraft cable, 6,100 lb. breaking strength |
| Post | 10-3/4 in. OD x .375 in. wall poles |
| Finish | Black powder coat finish |
| Netting Material | Professional #12 knotted dyneema (UHMPE) |
| Mesh Size | 1-3/4 in. sq. mesh |
| Visibility | 94% |
| Break Strength | 308 lb. |
| Border | Sewn rope border |
| Hardware Included | 12 in. eyebolts, 12 in. turnbuckles, 6 in. turnbuckles, 1/4 in. cable clamps, 8 mm carabiner clips |
| Weight | 100.000 lbs |
Compare Douglas models
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Standard Kit |
Suspended Kit |
Standard System |
Suspended System THIS |
|---|---|---|---|
System Type Standard pole-to-pole cable system | System Type Suspended (tie-back) cable hardware kit | System Type Standard backstop cable system | System Type Suspended (tie-back) backstop cable system |
Cable 500 ft. of 1/4 in. galvanized steel cable | Cable 600 ft. of 1/4 in. galvanized steel cable | Cable 1/4 in. galvanized steel aircraft cable | Cable 1/4 in. galvanized steel aircraft cable |
Cable Breaking Strength 6,100 lb. | Cable Breaking Strength 6,100 lb. | Cable Breaking Strength 6,100 lb. | Cable Breaking Strength 6,100 lb. |
Poles Recommended: 10.75 in. OD x .375 in. wall | Poles Recommended: 10.75 in. OD x .375 in. wall | Poles 10-3/4 in. OD x .375 in. wall steel post | Poles 10-3/4 in. OD x .375 in. wall poles |
Pole Finish — | Pole Finish — | Pole Finish Black powder coat | Pole Finish Black powder coat |
Turnbuckles (4) 12 in. and (4) 6 in. | Turnbuckles (6) 12 in. and (4) 6 in. | Turnbuckles 12 in. and 6 in. turnbuckles included | Turnbuckles 12 in. and 6 in. turnbuckles included |
Eye Bolts (8) 6 in. eye bolts | Eye Bolts (6) 6 in. eye bolts | Eye Bolts 12 in. eyebolts included | Eye Bolts 12 in. eyebolts included |
Clamps & Clips (30) 1/4 in. clamps, (400) 8 mm spring links | Clamps & Clips (40) 1/4 in. clamps, (400) 8 mm spring links | Clamps & Clips 1/4 in. clamps, 8 mm carabiner clips | Clamps & Clips 1/4 in. clamps, 8 mm carabiner clips |
Netting Not included; 1-3/4 in. sq. mesh recommended | Netting Not included; 1-3/4 in. sq. mesh recommended | Netting #12 knotted Dyneema, 1-3/4 in. sq. mesh | Netting #12 knotted Dyneema, 1-3/4 in. sq. mesh |
Netting Options / Specs #12 Dyneema, #42 HDPE, nylon or polypropylene | Netting Options / Specs #12 Dyneema, #42 HDPE, nylon or polypropylene | Netting Options / Specs 94% visibility, 308 lb. break, sewn rope border | Netting Options / Specs 94% visibility, 308 lb. break, sewn rope border |
Ship Weight 100 lbs | Ship Weight 100 lbs | Ship Weight 100 lbs | Ship Weight 100 lbs |
Best for Fields that already have netting and need pole-to-pole cable hardware. | Best for Crews rigging a tie-back suspended backstop with their own netting. | Best for Programs wanting a complete pole-to-pole backstop with pro Dyneema netting. | Best for Ballparks needing a full tie-back suspended backstop with pro Dyneema netting. |
| $1,199.00 | $1,299.00 | $0.50 | $1,199.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
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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
Douglas Industries, Inc. (Eldridge, Iowa) backs its equipment with the Douglas® Standard Limited Warranty against defects in material and factory workmanship. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model. Douglas warranty periods run as follows:
- Limited Lifetime – gooseneck basketball posts with 6' extension.
- 25 years – gooseneck basketball posts with 4' extension.
- 10 years – gooseneck posts with 3' extension; pro-rated structural warranty on Bakko and steel/aluminum backboards (1 year on the Imron® finish); selected post and net systems.
- 7 years – Douglas® MAX batting tunnel frames (with proper installation and normal use).
- 5 years – standard Douglas® batting tunnel frames, most tennis / volleyball / pickleball post systems and Premier™ posts; 5-year fade warranty on Sunbrella® canvas.
- 4 years – VCP MAX windscreen mesh, #420 knotless pylon netting and other netting lines; fabrics are warranted pro-rata for 3–4 years against material defects and poor workmanship.
- 3 years – selected fabric and netting products.
- 2 years – selected hardware and padding.
- 1 year – accessories, replacement parts and paint / finish coverage.
Digital printing on windscreen and vinyl products carries the same warranty as the underlying windscreen or vinyl material.
Not covered: improper installation, use other than intended, unauthorized alterations, abuse or misuse, normal wear, and damage from fire, flood, wind, lightning or leaving products outdoors beyond their intended seasonal use. As an authorized Douglas dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.