In shortThe Jaypro BBTF-55 is a semi-permanent outdoor batting tunnel frame for a single 55 ft. batting cage net. It is built from galvanized steel tube and sets into included ground sleeves that are anchored in concrete footings, so the frame stays in place for the season while the net can be removed. It accepts either 12 ft. or 14 ft. wide tunnel nets, making it a fit for schools, clubs and training facilities that want a permanent-feel outdoor hitting station.
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The BBTF-55 semi-permanent outdoor batting tunnel frame is constructed of 2" OD galvanized steel tube for corrosion resistance in year-round outdoor use. The net hangs on three rows of 3/16" galvanized aircraft cable, and the cable run is tensioned with a turnbuckle so the net can be pulled tight and re-adjusted over time.
Ground sleeves are included with the frame. The uprights are imbedded in the ground and set in concrete footings, giving a rigid structure without the frame being permanently welded in place - the posts can be pulled from the sleeves when the tunnel is taken down. Jaypro shows a suggested footing detail on the spec drawing, but local building codes take precedence and should be checked before any concrete is poured.
The frame is sized for a 55 ft. long net with an overall frame length of 59 ft. and uprights spaced 19'-8" apart. It accommodates both 12 ft. and 14 ft. wide nets, and the design allows 12" of excess net at the bottom so balls cannot roll out under the tunnel.