The Thumper Premium Batting Cage

Batting Cage Net

• Twine Size: #42
• Material: KVX200
• Height: 12 ft
• Width: 12 ft or 14 ft
• Length: 35 ft, 55 ft, or 70 ft

Poles

• Outside Diameter: 2 in
• Wall Thickness: 16 gauge
• Powder Coated: Yes
• Material: Galvanized Steel

L-Screen

• Pole Diameter: 2 in
• Twine Size: #60
• Material: HDPE
• Size: 7ft W x 7ft H
• Cut Out: 42 in x 42 in

Backdrop

• Material: Vinyl
• Size: 5in W x 7in H

• Flexible Ground Sleeves: Choose between concrete or concrete-free ground sleeves that can be hammered or concreted into the ground for easy and secure installation
• Durable Frame: Equipped with 2-inch diameter, powder-coated steel poles that ensure long-lasting durability and resistance to weather conditions
• Safety-First Net Design: The net is designed to hang inside the frame to minimize ricocheting and provide a safer batting environment
• High-Quality Netting: The #42 KVX200 netting is robust and suitable for various settings, including parks, commercial spaces, and residential backyards
• Protective Accessories: Includes an aluminum Armadillo L-screen (can be equipped with overhead deflection to safeguard pitchers during practice and a vinyl backdrop to protect the area behind the home plate
• Included Ball Caddy: Keeps baseballs elevated and within easy reach, reducing the need to repeatedly bend down to grab balls from a bucket.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for different environments, whether for recreational backyard use, professional training in parks, or commercial batting facilities

• #42 KVX200 Beartrap net with an integrated door
• Frame kit w/ poles
• Armadillo L-screen (Aluminum) with overhead deflection
• Ball Caddy
• Vinyl backdrop w/ 2 hanging cords 
• Ground sleeves
• End caps
• Hang 50 kit
• Baseball cap
• 5-year limited net warranty (Learn More)

*Note: Mats and other accessories may be shown in pictures but are not included. Please reference this list above for what is included in the package.

The footprint size is different from the net size. This cage's frame is larger than the net size to give some space between the net and poles. If you choose a net size of 12ft wide, your ground sleeves will be placed at 14ft 9in wide. If you select a net size of 14ft wide, you will place them at 16ft wide. For the length, add 2ft to the net size.

Example: A 12ft W x 55ft L net size will have a 14ft 9in W x 57ft L total footprint. 

Concrete or Concrete-Free Ground Sleeves

Ground sleeves are necessary if you plan to take your frame down during the off-season. They significantly add to the stability of your batting cage frame. This package has the option of concrete ground sleeves or concrete-free ground sleeves.

Assembly requires 3-4 people.

Click here to see the assembly instructions.

Disclaimer: Weather-related damage (wind, snow, etc.) to batting cage poles is not covered or considered a defect. 

• Make sure the netting moves freely for maxium wear and ball control. Don’t secure the bottom rope of the netting or tie the bottom of the netting down in any way. It needs to be able to move in order for the netting to absorb the speed of the ball.
• Make sure the netting is at least 24” away from anything solid, such as a wall or chain link fence.
• Always keep spectators behind the hitter, and a safe distance from the net
• Inspect netting regularly for any area where a ball might go through. Netting is subject to wear, and this wear rate is completely subject to the following factors:
• AMOUNT OF USE. More use equals faster wear.
• WEATHER CONDITIONS. The more sun, the shorter the lifespan. High winds will present side loads on the netting and thus the frame, much like a sail on a boat. If the weather prediction is for strong winds, we recommend taking down the netting.
• NETTING TENSION. We recommend hanging netting loosely. The tighter the net, the faster it will wear out.
• If the netting is worn or damaged, we recommend to stop using it until it is replaced or repaired.

DISCLAIMER:
BCI bears no responsibility for any damages caused by adverse weather conditions. The majority of weather-related incidents involving batting cages occur when the nets are left up during higher winds, snow, and ice. Therefore, BCI suggests that the net should always be taken down before the onset of inclement weather. A stake down kit can help prevent- but not eliminate damage (sold separately).