SKLZ Pop-Up Net

Pros:-quick set up and doesn't take up a lot of space. Probably about 2 minutes to put up and the same to take down.-the pitching target is good for when you don't have someone to catch for your pitcherCons:-the carrying bag isn't durable. The zippers will break on you(I've had my second net for two weeks and I'm already having issues) and the carrying bag will inevitably end up with a hole or two from where the zipper is sewn into it. They've made subtle changes to the design of the net but haven't changed the bag.-the 4 stakes that hold the net into the ground bend easily. Make sure you find soft to semi firm ground to anchor them in. If the ground is too hard they won't penetrate deep enough and if you pound them in they'll bend. This isn't a design flaw necessarily, just a rule of thumb.This is my second pop up net from Sklz. These things are durable if taken care of. By this I mean, don't unsnap the side supports when you put the net back in the bag otherwise they'll snag in the net. Also keep the support poles in the plastic bag they come with. It would be nice if they included a small bag for them as it will help them last longer and not get snagged in the netting. No one will take care of your net the way you do.There are bigger and more expensive nets you can buy, but if you are working with a younger team(5-9 year olds) this net will do the job and should last you at least 2 years.

Got this net as more of a soft toss net for my son ( age 9 ) and so far so good. Seems durable as long as you take care of it and sets up easily. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I didn't realize you needed a PhD in Quantum Physics to get the thing folded and put back in the bag. Very frustrating to say the least and it took me a while before I could get it figured out. It wasn't that it was hard necessarily, it was more that I felt I was going to break it, which I didn't. Something just didn't feel right as I was doing but I eventually got it figured out and was able to repeat. Well worth the money considering a lot of other nets cost almost double what this one does. Take care of it and it should last you a long time.

We use this net for my 10 yr old son's baseball team. The first one we had lasted about one season before one of the metal supports ripped through the nylon covering. The company was responsive and did send me a new one after I emailed photos of the product.However, the both of them are difficult to fold up, even though I've watched the video and followed the directions carefully. Once you fold it incorrectly a few times, the frame warps and it's difficult to ever get it right after that.He net does it's job though and works well for little league.

The Pop-up Net works well and we have been able to keep it up all summer. When it's not in use, we lay it down so it doesn't blow away. Two complaints, not easy to fold so I'm not looking forward to winter storage. The other is the frame bent, though not sure how... boys? We were able to bend it back. I guess it gets a lot of use by our two boys and the rest of the boys in the neighborhood. We used to have a tight net that would bounce the ball back, but the frame kept coming apart. This stays together. Also, it was small so the ball would go past it. This is nice because it is large and captures the balls. The boys don't have to run after them.

First and foremost, this is the only net I have ever used that I would truly call "portable". It folds and unfolds exactly like one of those reflectors you put inside your windshield on a hot day. It only requires two poles that don't have to flex (no risk of crummy fiberglass rods breaking). I literally set this net up in 2 minutes and take it down and get it back into its carrying case in less than 5 minutes. Unless it's windy, no ground stakes are required but even that is rather painless. It is a thing of beauty. There is a slight learning curve to refolding it (just like with the windshield things) but they even have a video online to show you how as well as paper instructions.The carrying bag is nice and the net material seems pretty heavy duty. It also comes with a pair of targets for a variety of activities.This net is almost identical to a much more expensive net that Callaway sells. In fact, I believe a lot of SKLZ items are private labeled for Callaway. Just buy from SKLZ and get the same product for about 30-40% less.I would absolutely recommend this net and couldn't be happier with this purchase.

Excellent product. All of my kids (6, 8 and 11) use and enjoy it for baseball/softball hitting and pitching practice. Easy to put up and take down. My oldest son can get it ready or put it away in about five minutes. The target net started to unravel a little after three uses but SKLZ customer service shipped us a new one within a day of contacting them. Just make sure you register the net for the warranty on-line. I would recommend this to anyone needing a compact, portable net.

The net is nice when it is in the upright position. It is easy to set up and get going. The problem is that the frame can easily lose it's shape and become difficult to work with and impossible to close. The zipper on the bags lasted through seven uses, I would not buy their products again, while they have great ideas, they have cheap execution.