Quality Baseball Netting Is More than Making the Grade

Numbers are vital in sports. Statistics rank teams. Percentages tell us how well or how poorly we are doing. One area where numbers do not give the whole picture is in the ‘grade’ of equipment. Unlike farmers who have to work under specific standards to ensure their milk is Grade “A,” sports equipment manufacturers do not have to work under similar constraints.  

When Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

When you are shopping for new equipment for your facility like baseball netting, you want the best your budget can buy. It is easy to look at various numbers on the product and determine that as the number gets higher, so does the quality. A No. 20 net is lower than a No. 60. Does that mean it is weaker or that it won’t last? Not necessarily, and here’s why:

• Differing Standards and Capacities: With no regulated industry standards, manufacturers are free to set their own specs. One company’s No. 20 netting may actually be as strong and durable as another’s No. 36. It is hard to compare apples to apples.
• It Pays to Use a Common Denominator for Comparison: In the case of baseball netting, you want it to last through years of ball practice, UV rays, and inclement weather. In short, you want something that is strong. Here is where researching the “break strength” of the netting is vital. When you compare each manufacturer’s nets based on the same factor, you will quickly learn which one will meet your needs.
• Basing Quality on a Single Number Is a Flawed Method: There are some excellent manufacturers in the industry that are lesser known; so, focusing on one single number or factor diminishes the integrity of the product. At Richardson Athletics, we have seen specs for our #36 netting that is much stronger than a competitor’s #43 netting. When you do not look at the whole picture, you lose.

Choose the Best Baseball Netting When You Get the Whole Picture

Purchase the right baseball netting for your facility based on more than one factor. The specialists at Richardson Athletics understand the differences and can help you compare apples to apples. We know you want the best that money can buy without breaking the bank, so talk with us first. We are happy to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction.

Need help choosing your facility’s baseball netting? Call our specialists at 800-895-2902. We can also offer expert guidance to help with your purchase. Shop online today.