After about an 8 year hiatus, I am attempting to get back into competitive baseball again. Without a partner to play with on a regular basis, I decided a net would be a good way to get in my practice alone. I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money, so I designed frames out of cast iron pipe & pvc. However, after pricing out my material cost, it was going to be quite a bit more expensive than I thought, & it would be bulky & or heavy to set up and break down all the time.. That lead me to purchasing this net, as it seems to be priced well compared to some of the other options out there. It's a plenty big target at 7'x7', perfect for throwing into from any distance, hitting off a tee or playing soft toss. The 'bag' in the center is nice for collecting the balls as well. It's very easy to set up and take down, it only takes a few minutes each and it all fits nicely into the provided bag for transportation. The 3 weighted balls are pretty nice too. They feel like a thick rubber ball partially filled with sand. At 1 pound each, they're good for warming up and aren't too heavy. Apparently they can be used for hitting too, but I am hesitant that I'll bust one open sooner or later. Other reviews are right in that when hit, the balls give instant feedback on if you've hit it squarely or not, and they only go about 25 yards at most.
I can't speak for longevity yet, as I have only had it for a couple weeks, but the netting itself feels pretty sturdy. The second day I used the net, an elastic strap that holds one of the lower corners broke after being struck by a baseball on a hop. That was pretty disappointing to say the least. That night I sent an email to Rukket asking for a replacement elastic strap because it would be very simple to replace. The next morning they replied to my email asking for a picture of the broken part & my shipping address, and they had a brand new net in the mail by that afternoon.
So in conclusion, I like the net, customer service has been top notch, and Rukket seems like a stand up company. If my experience differs in the future I may come back to update this review.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 39 x 6 x 6 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 6.37 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 13.9 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Rukket Sports |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warrany |
| Model Name | BAX600 |
| Color | red |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Rukket Sports |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Style | 5x5 Net, Target + 3 Weighted Balls |
| Included Components | Net, 3 weighted balls, target, and carry bag |
| Sport Type | Baseball |
