Batting Cage Cable Kits

A batting cage cable kit hangs your net from steel cables stretched between walls, beams or posts, so you get a full batting tunnel without a frame taking up the floor. Choose from 55 and 70 foot cable suspension kits with turnbuckles and carabiners, and JUGS installation kits for indoor, sliding ceiling, and outdoor frame setups. Nets are sold separately in our batting cage nets collection.

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Batting Cage Cable Kit Buying Guide

A cable system is the most common way to hang a batting cage indoors. Three steel cables run the length of the cage, one along each top edge of the net and one down the center, and the net clips to them. Turnbuckles tighten each cable until the net hangs level. Because nothing stands inside the net, there are no poles for a ball to ricochet off, and the net can slide along the cables like a shower curtain when the floor is needed for something else.

Standard or Premier Cable Kit

The Indoor Batting Cage Cable Kit covers the basics: three cut-to-length 1/8 inch cables, turnbuckles, U-bolt clamps and carabiners (42 in the 55 foot kit, 54 in the 70 foot kit). It is a good fit for a garage, barn or a cage hung from a frame you build yourself.

The Premier Batting Cage Cable Kit nearly doubles the carabiners, with 81 in the 55 foot kit and 105 in the 70 foot kit, and uses three heavy-duty 3/8 x 6 inch turnbuckles. More attachment points spread the weight of the net evenly, so it hangs tighter, sags less, and moves less when a ball hits it. Optional cable rollers let the net slide more smoothly if you plan to move it often.

1/8 Inch or 1/4 Inch Cable

Thicker cable is not automatically better. The 1/8 inch cable needs less tension to hang straight, which puts less strain on your anchor points, so it suits residential garages, older buildings and walls you cannot bolt into heavy structure. The 1/4 inch cable, offered in the Premier kit, is stronger and holds its line under heavier loads, which suits school gyms, steel or concrete buildings and commercial training facilities where the structure can take a hard pull.

55 Foot or 70 Foot

Match the cable length to your net. A 55 foot kit fits most residential and smaller commercial cages. A 70 foot kit is the usual choice for full-length cages at schools and dedicated baseball and softball training facilities. Measure the run between your anchor points before you order.

JUGS Installation Kits

JUGS makes three kits, each for a different setup, and all work with JUGS Batting Cage Nets:

Installation Tips

For the full step-by-step process, read our guide on how to hang an indoor batting cage net on cables.

  • Mount the cables about 6 to 12 inches below the full height of the net, so some netting rests on the floor and stops ground balls from rolling under.
  • Anchor into structural members such as studs, headers, joists, steel or concrete. Use lag screws of at least 5/16 inch diameter, or through-bolt the wall with a washer on the far side. Eye bolts make good end points for each cable.
  • Clip the carabiners to the net first, evenly spaced along the top and side edges, then clip each row onto its cable.
  • Tighten the turnbuckles a little at a time, checking that all three cables stay level and evenly tensioned.
  • If you are attaching to a building, have a contractor confirm the structure can carry the load.

Batting Cage Cable Kit FAQ

Does a cable kit include the batting cage net?

No. Cable kits include the suspension hardware only. Shop batting cage nets separately in the length, width and netting weight you need.

Will a cable kit work with any batting cage net?

The Cimarron cable kits work with standard batting cage nets from any manufacturer. The JUGS installation kits are designed for JUGS nets.

Is wall mounting hardware included?

The Cimarron kits do not include lag screws or eye bolts, because the right fastener depends on your building. The JUGS Indoor kit includes eye bolts.

Do I need a cable kit if I have a frame?

No. A batting cage frame holds the net up on its own. A cable kit is the alternative when you have a building or posts to hang from. The one exception is the JUGS Outdoor kit, which works with a JUGS frame so the net can slide to one end.

Can I slide the net out of the way?

Yes. A cable-hung net slides along the cables, and the JUGS Ceiling kit adds pulleys so a full net moves wall to wall in a shared gym.

Can I use a cable kit outdoors?

The Cimarron kits are designed mainly for indoor installs between two walls or structural supports. For an outdoor cage, look at batting cage frames or a complete batting cage.