Nylon offers the best overall strength and UV protection over the life of a cage net and can easily be customized to fit any needs. #24 gauge nylon is perfect for your indoor baseball and softball batting cage practice needs. Material: 210d/72 ply Nylon knotless (#24 Nylon knotless)Mesh: 1-3/4″ square All top ropes (3) Plateena with 3″ tail and end loop on each end 3/8″ sewn poly rope on all other edges 3/8″ sewn poly rope 10′ in from both ends and across center on top pane Material Selection Nylon offers the best overall strength and UV protection over the life of a cage net and can easily be customized to fit any needs. It is, however, generally more expensive when compared with other materials. High-Tenacity Polypropylene (HTPP) is less expensive than nylon with good strength and UV stability, but is available in only a few standard sizes. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a cost-effective alternative to other options and is often available in multiple standard sizes. Construction Twisted Knotted Vs. Braided Knotless There is much debate as to which method of netting construction is better. Often it simply boils down to the “best option” being whatever a supplier has available to them. Based on our experience, we have found that both types can provide a quality long-lasting cage as long as the raw materials and fabrication methods are held to a high standard.