Skywalker Sports Competitive Series Batting Cage

My son and I are really excited about this cage! Setup wasn’t too bad, a little cumbersome with 1 person, and the hardest part was that about half the holes didn’t line up when sliding ends together. I had to pry them with a screwdriver to line up. The net is a little lighter duty than I would think at this price point but it will do the job. It had a hole in one spot straight out of the box but I cut both corners of the squares and tied them together. Not pretty but no balls will go flying through. It was longer than I thought so I just didn’t install 1 section of 3-4’ side rails and it’s a perfect fit.

Definitely a great upgrade to my last cage. You will need two people to help build the cage. I used some bungees to help make the net tighter to the poles.

The quality of the cage is great. No complaints here. The net is even better than I expected. It's light weight but it's strong. I followed the directions of another reviewer and added cables and additional carabiners and bungee cords. Because of this, my net has a lot of tension on it but it's holding up fine. It's stronger than I expected. If you just set it up in your yard it's about 15 feet wide at the bottom. I squeezed the legs in to 12.5 feet wide and staked it down because that's the width I needed. It's not easily movable now but that is ok in my case. If I need to move it I still can. BTW I wish I had put up a batting cage years ago. Being able to take reps at live pitches daily has done wonders for my son's timing, contact rate and contact quality, as well my own. A bow net is no substitution for a cage.

We finally got all 4 of 4 packages included in the shipment for this 40’ batting cage. We had to do some extra footwork but it was worth it. My husband and son put it together and said it was pretty easy. There’s a couple of holes in the netting and some frayed areas, but it’s sturdy and conveniently collapsible!

To be honest, I am an engineer so there aren't very many products like this that would ever meet my expectations out of the box. I just went through the set up of this cage over the weekend. It is very easy to set up and two people are definitely needed. The frame itself consists multiple 3-4' pieces connected by bolts or buttons for the side rails.
Once set up, the overall length from end of foot to end of foot is 43.5' and 15' Wide and 10' Tall. The net is 12' Wide by 40' Long. It is pretty much the cheapest net you can get and I expect it may only last me about one off season. I'm okay with that as I bought this system for the ability to move in the future and for the winters. It is connected by 8 carabiners (2 ea at the top of each frame section). This creates terrible sage between the sections and hangs poorly to provide only about 8' of width and 35' of length. So here comes the modifications to make it great...
The first step is to thread a wire through all 8 eye loops with decent tension so that you can place 4 more carabiners in each section to remove a ton of the sag in the top of the net. Zip tie the top ends on the net to the end cross bars as well which eliminates the middle sag.
Next is the bottom of the net. Since the net is so light, any ball hit at it will allow the ball to escape under the net. I weaved a 100' chain through the bottom of the net that provides enough weight so that balls won't escape. you can also stake down the corners of the net and chain to maximize the footprint.
At each leg of the frame we used heavy duty zip ties to pull the net back but not all the way to the poles so the net can still slow balls down before hitting the frame.
Think about a door...We cut in a door in the back corner of the net near the batters box. Thread rope through the adjacent netting to make it clear where the door is.
I have ordered pole protection padding in hopes to lengthen the life of the frame and the cross bars as they are bound to be smacked over and over.
With all of these modifications, we are super happy with the size and room we have to hit.

This is a really nice home batting cage. It took two of us about 3 hours but the directions were really easy to follow and it seems pretty stable.

Assembly was difficult with with the new instructions and bolt/nut attachments.

Bought for my grand kids because we really don‘t have batting cages around anymore. We hit all the time. I put it together ( very easy ) my self. Although would recommend 2 people to move. Very sturdy. Outstanding quality. Only negative is my arm is a little sore. Lol

We set up immediately and have been enjoying the set up! My 14 year old is now able to make harder shots within the netting and not hit neighbor houses and in their pools, or chase pucks. A lot larger than expected which is ideal! Set up was easy for my husband and son. Pucks are not going through the netting. Maybe under the net but that is better than a window.

Extremely happy with this batting cage! Built it with my 9 year old over the course of a couple days. The structural integrity is excellent, and the netting is holding up well after a few weeks of use. Instructions were also top notch (written by a native English speaker). I recommend buying a handful of extra bungle cables to add tension to create a larger pocket for the batter (to avoid hitting the net with their bat, which is the only thing that’s caused a rip so far). Lastly, disassembly is a little less simple than the video portrays, but just takes some practice. I’ve personally decided to take the net off each time I disassemble, because otherwise it becomes very unwieldy to move the 4 frame pieces around without them falling over on you (once the crossbeam supports have been removed, and the stakes pulled up from the ground, the netting easily tips the whole thing over like dominos).

Product arrived in 4 boxes. No damage and all of the parts were there. The instructions were easy to read and the cage went together with out a problem. It seems sturdy.

I purchased this in 2019 -- yes, you pay more but it is QUALITY. I had blown thru cheaper cages -- this one has held up well...I'm in California so it has stayed up year-round and took my son thru HS ball and now college baseball. When received, I put it together myself...the structure is easy to assemble. I recommend this cage highly.

Right off the bat (pardon the pun), I did NOT want to spend this much money. But, the more I looked the more clear the decision became. Most other options rely on glorified tent poles and tie outs. This frame is all metal, interconnected, no need for guide wires, etc. Installation was straightforward and easy. I did it by myself but a second pair of hands wouldn��t hurt. As long as the metal lasts without rusting out (no issues after about a year), I will be completely satisfied. You can either go cheap and hope it lasts a season, or take the plunge and buy this one. If you have a kid serious about baseball, and anticipate multiple seasons of use, go this route.

Great product easy to assemble and great material quality

We vacillated between this and the one that’s $200 less and I’m the end, we chose to spend more given the presumed sturdiness of the sky Walker (shipping weight of ~350 vs ~150 of the cheaper one).

My 14 y/o son and I took about 1.5 hours to out it together. Extremely easy to assemble, just a lot to do which is why it took so much time. The e end product looks and feels great. We’ve not been able to use it yet but something will need to be added to the bottom of the nets to prevent balls from slipping through as the net length doesn’t allow for too much “puddling” (ie, only a bit of net droops on the ground so low hit balls will easily roll out of the cage).

I’ll update after a few months given we’re in AZ and the biggest concern is the AZ heat.

Okay, I just have to say that this thing is pretty awesome for someone living in an HOA community with a smaller yard. The main differentiator that led us to buy this cage over others is the fact that the horizontal supports are along the middle of the cage instead of at the top. This lets us pop out the side bars and fold it up easily enough that the HOA can't give us a hard time.

We live in Florida and get tons of humidity and rain, so I'm somewhat concerned about long term durability. The poles are heavier duty than I expected, but their still not what I would consider HEAVY duty. The net seems decent as well and has held up to my 12y/o and 15y/o players (and a few from me because it's fun to hit baseballs!) I will update if sturdiness or durability become an issue, but overall I think this isn't a bad deal for what you get. Looking forward to my boys getting to up their reps by having this available anytime they feel like getting in some swings.

For $1K poles and net? I guess solid deal. Wish the net was wider as when you swing teen or adult it touches net. Seems to be holding up though. Looks decent we really love that it can be closed up in the yard so we can enjoy our yard

I have this batting cage for about 10 months now and my 11 and 10 year old loves it. It was very easy to assemble for a woman with the help of my sons.
It’s durable and so far don’t have any problems. We had some strong winds and nothing happened. We placed the cage under a big oak tree for shade but some of the moss from the tree talon the net and we have to remove it frequently. So maybe consider not putting the cage under the tree with moss.

I've coached Pony, USSSA, and High School Ball. My 12 year old kept asking for a batting cage and I was ready to build one. I priced it out and I was about $700 in parts and net. My concern was it being stationary and it would impede my family from enjoying our back yard. After researching all cage makers, I decided to go with Skywalker Cages due to the fact that it can be broken down and put away, without removing the net. Assembly was easy and you will need a helper; my two boys assisted. My recommendation is to open all the boxes and organize all the parts. The instructions are on point and therefore we did not feel overwhelmed. Took us about 2 plus hours as we took our time and enjoyed the process. For the price, this is a great batting cage. Recommended; use the stakes to keep the net in place, buy a L-Screen and home plate and you are ready to go. I have uploaded video for reference. If you have questions, post them and I will answer. I rarely post ratings but Skywalker products has put out a great product. Thank you.

Great cage but net started sagging pretty quickly.
Enough enough to where my daughters bat would hit it . One of my friends also purchased same cage same issue

We have had this for a few months. The size is perfect for a pitcher and batter to go inside. My son practices batting and catching. Very durable. It’s outside in the heat and rain. We are very haoooy with this investment It comes with everything you need. Very easy to set uo

Setup was quick and easy. The product is constructed with quality products. I purchased a Skywalker trampoline several years ago which influenced my decision to purchase a batting cage from them.

Easy to assemble . I live close to the coast and it holds up against strong winds . Just wish it had a storage bag or case since I have to take it apart every day and wished each bar was labeled or marked to make assembling easier. After assembling I recommend marking post if plan to take apparent.

Honestly not sure of durability yet since we've only had it for 2 months, but so far so good. My 19 and 18 year old sons hit line drives into this thing regularly and it is still standing. So far, this was a good purchase.