Batting Cage Equipment and Costs
Most batting cages provide bats for use, catering to different skill levels. Players prefer using cheaper bats to avoid damaging their game bats during practice. Customers can choose to bring their own bat or use the one supplied. Bats may be available for free or rent.
Installation costs range from $2,400 to $4,500, depending on the number of cages and location.
- Indoor cages should have sufficient ceiling height for swings.
- Outdoor cages require space for the frame and motion.
- Batting cage floors may slope to ensure balls return to the pitching machine.
Batting Cage Specifications
- Players of any age can benefit from 35 to 50-foot cages.
- The optimal length for a batting cage is 70 feet.
- The standard width is 12 or 14 feet.
Activities at a Batting Cage
- Practice batting skills.
- Prices range from $1,200 to over $10,000.
- Use cheaper bats as cage balls can damage them.
- Cages improve reaction time.
- Machines pitch from 60 to 90 mph.
- Leave struggling bats alone.
- Cages are legal and typically have machines 45 to 60 feet away.
Use crushed stone and mats for the best footing. Nets typically last 4-5 years. Most cages provide aluminum bats, as balls can damage composite bats. Coordination of the shoulder, feet, and hands is essential during batting.