Heater Sports Xtender 36' Baseball & Softball Batting Cage Net & Frame (Machine NOT Included) - Durable Fiberglass Frame and Polyester Netting | Ideal for Batting Training for Kids, Teens, & Adults

Would have shared photos but we took it down as soon as it saw that it wasn't going to work in a mild wild.We live in an area where wind is common...sometimes up to 30-40mph and so we knew that we would need to take special care of this in those conditions and we understood that. However, we got this thing setup (which took a few hours with two people) and within three days and after 10-12mph sustained winds, one of the poles started to bend and something managed to rip a nice sized hole in the net.We had it setup for maybe a week and it looked every bit of a few years old. I understand that there are machines and cage systems that cost significantly more and likely work much better. Don't skimp on your gear because this just isn't it unfortunatley.If you live a constantly warm climate with little wind or outdoor effects--this will probably work much better. If you live in an area where you deal with "weather" frequently then I'd advise against this.Sorry, Heater...we wanted to love you but it just wasn't meant to be for our family.

Had to make some modifications as we live in a windy area and the stakes are not long enough to hold the cage down. Works well.

We've used this cage for the last 4 years. It's the first thing up in the spring and last down in the fall. It stays outside for the whole summer. The only part needing replacement over 4 years were the foam covers for the poles. I put it up myself, its a one man job. The poles slide into stanchions that you anchor in the ground. Put the net over the poles before you raise them into the stanchion and its and easy up. This cage is not meant to remain up in heavy weather, simply pull the poles out and lay them on the ground when the cage is not in use. Takes less than 10 minutes maximum to lay the cage down, or raise it up. Most of the time, when not in use, I would tie the side netting up about 6 feet up on the poles with elastic cord. I also added stakes at each end for added support. With the sides tied up and the stakes on the ends, the cage withstood average rain and windstorms (15-20mph) no problem. We took the poles out for thunderstorms or if we were gone for a length of time. Poles never came close to failing, this was constantly used. My sons ball team would even come over to practice in the cage. I liked the fact that when the season was over, we could pull up the stanchions and store the whole set up in the basement for the winter with no permanent "cement footings" in the yard. After 4 yrs, still going strong -- intact netting and poles. Just don't expect that you can leave it up in any weather...

Harder to put together than the 24’ cage, but two people can get it done in an hour. Totally worth it. Greatest purchase I have ever made. Company is very responsive as well. One of my poles broke in a windstorm and they were so helpful getting a replacement sent out right away.

Where to start...cage goes together fairly easy with 2 people....little cheap how it's basially held together with nylon rope connecting everything together and holding end uprights up, cage is cheap grade netting....Cage was OK first few days till the 1st rainfall came..I got home from work and cage was collapsed on the ground...was not happy called Trend Sports & they told me they recommend taking cage down prior to rain,(cage absorbs water and gets to heavy for frame)... things I wish I had known prior to purchase..it's a pain to put up and down...So after a week of rain and cage being all twisted on ground I decided now that I wasted $500. on this cage I may try to make it work..SO, I went to home depot bought $300+ worth off woods, quickcreet and made cage a permanent fixture..It's supported now with steel footings, anchored across the top and now can with stand weather...Now thats it's secure it's decent and my son can practice, but I could of built a cage for less then this cage /project has ended up costing me...There's alot to consider...if it doesn't rain or wind doesn't blow where you live your ok...Update- cage completely split & busted into pieces during a mild unsuspected rain fall... wasted my money from the start.***You want a solid cage you can leave up /solid quality check out CAGES PLUS. SOLID, NO ISSUES, RAIN doesn't hurt anything-Best price & cages out there & great guy to deal with! www.cagesplus.com

Worst purchase amazon ever. First my husband and two older sons put it up. The metal pieces in the ground was very weak. Had to get a carpenter to build some contraption to have it stay in the ground. Fast forward three weeks later the back overhead pole snaps and then the front over head pole snaps. I don’t know the formal name of the pieces so I included pictures. I read the reviews first I can only think that the seller asked them to post their reviews cause I’ll never recommend this net.

Agree with other postings on the frame. It did not last through the first storm with winds. Metal was cheap and thin. The net is fine and have no problems. Went to hardware store and purchased sign posts that I drove into the ground. 1 &1/2 inch pvc pipes fit over this perfectly. Made four U shaped frames and placed net over them. Cable ties and rope finished the job. Under 200 dollars and it is not going anywhere. Can easily be removed also.

The auto feed doesn’t work and it’s super load and shaky and not accurate cause it shakes so bad. Horrible product