PowerNet Baseball and Softball Practice Net 7 x 7 with Bow Frame

When I first opened the package for the first one, I noticed that both of the white cords that connect the top poles were frayed. I emailed a photo to PowerNet, which, by the way, provided excellent customer service. They were extremely helpful and courteous, advising that the fraying should not cause any further problems, but if it did, the warranty would cover it. I decided to use both nets despite my skepticism. When I made the one with the frayed cord, I noticed that it bowed slightly to the right. Except for the fraying and the slight lean/bow, my daughter swung into it a few times, and I didn't notice anything wrong with the net. br>br>I took the other net to the gym, and the first time I used it, I had problems. The bow/lean to the left was prevalent, despite the lack of fraying on the cords. In a hitting session, we used the net, and the first thing I noticed was that every ten balls or so that hit it, it was moved back a foot or so. I never had this problem with BowNet nets, but PowerNet nets appear to be significantly lighter. Although this isn't something that a sandbag or weight can't fix on a gym floor, it's still a annoyance. Then, after a few more swings, the previously-mentioned previously-mentioned previously-mentioned previously-ment The bow/lean previously mentioned increased noticeably. I pushed the pole a little further into the base, and after another 15 minutes of swinging, the plastic piece that the pole sticks into inside the base completely snapped in half. br>br>I understand they'll gladly send a replacement, but I don't think this will be a long-term solution. I returned both nets for a refund because of this, as well as the bowing/leaning and fraying. After reading some of the other reviews for this product, I was under the impression that the 70. When compared to the BowNet price of 150, the 00 price was a great deal. 00, but after using both, the BowNet appears to be of much higher overall quality. I'm not sure if paying twice as much is worthwhile, but you get what you pay for, right?.

Freya Mathews

| Jun 04, 2021

It is $50 cheaper. Background information: br>br>I own three Bownets and am the head coach for a 14U travel team. br>For Christmas last year, my wife thought she'd surprise me with another Bownet because I only had two at the time and had been saying I'd like to get a couple more, but instead of getting the one with the built-in sock net, she got the flat net, which I didn't like, and I had already decided to order another Bownet and buy a replacement net for the one my wife bought me so I'd have four nets. br>As I was preparing to purchase the replacement net, I came across the Powernet and decided to investigate it. It resembled a bownet to me, except that it was red rather than orange. I read the reviews and looked at the pictures, and I decided to purchase one as well as the Bownet replacement net because it was $50 less than an actual Bownet. I reasoned that even if it didn't work out, I'd still have three Bownets. Both the Powernet and the Bownet that replaced the net cost me around $175. I was able to save about $50 compared to what I had planned on spending. The Review: br>br> br>br>After unboxing the Powernet, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the actual net was just as good as, if not better than, the Bownet net. The bottom frame differs from the Bownets in that the tubing does not appear to be the same thickness and the snap buttons are less expensive. This isn't to say it's inferior; it simply means the materials aren't the same. It's set up in the same way and feels solid. br>The four fiberglass poles appear to be slightly thicker in diameter than Bownets, but they function identically. br>After putting it together, I thought it was pretty much the same as the Bownet, but $50 cheaper. It looked like a red Bownet to my daughter. br>We took it out back and threw some balls at it, and so far there have been no major issues. br>I will say that after the sock has about 15 or so balls in it, my daughter's hits would actually lift the front off the ground as if it would tip over. I'm not sure if it's because the bottom tubing is a little lighter, if the "legs" don't extend out as far as the Bownet, but after the sock has about 15 or so balls in it, my daughters hits would actually lift the front off the ground as if it That has never happened to me with one of the Bownets. Aside from that minor snag, the internet worked flawlessly and continues to do so. br>br>Summary: br>br> br>br>It's essentially a Chinese knockoff of the Bownet. br>Seems to be the same materials (except for the bottom frame, which I didn't mind), same design, and same results as a Bownet, but for $50 less. It appeals to me, and I'm glad I decided to purchase it.

Presley Burton

| Mar 27, 2021

It was up and running in a matter of minutes. The 7x7 ft. inflatable pool is a great way to cool off in the summer. The proportions are almost ideal. It should be neither too big nor too small. All of the components, including the net, appear to be of good quality. I've seen nets that appear to be "cheaper" sell for $30-$40. This one has a total of 50 points more than this one. It was just as simple to tear down as it was to set up once we were done. I put everything back in the storage bag that came with it, and I'm hoping for some nice November weather in Iowa so I can take it out again.

Jaylah Holder

| Jun 23, 2021

When it came to joining/assembling the fiberglass rods, I was extremely disappointed. The aluminum sleeve that connects the two piece rods together would not fit one of the rods. Because there was a burr/ridge inside the sleeve, the inner diameter was too small. It is unacceptable to be unable to assemble a brand new out-of-the-box product, as it demonstrates a serious lack of quality. I paid my hard-earned money for a product of high quality. In order to put the product together, I had to ream out the sleeve with a 1/2 drill bit and drill. So, unless you have a 1/2 drill bit, a bench vice, and a lot of patience, this poorly constructed net is not for you. The Part-Time Machinist (br>br>The Part-Time Machinist (br>br>The Part-Time Machinist (b.

Laylah Molina

| Oct 17, 2021