4 x 4 treated posts or heavy duty steel poles are excellent to use as batting cage frames. You want to make sure that they are at least 12 feet in height and that is why 4 x 4 posts are excellent. A lot of homemade cages use this type of frame. When placing the posts in the ground, you want to make sure you dig at least four or five feet in order to get below the frost line and cement them in place. You have to take in account the proper amount of space that the hitter is going to have to have when they are actually in the cage hitting and these posts will give you the strength needed to hold the net.
Take a look at this video. It has general pointers on batting cage construction:
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The netting and frame are both important features of a commercial batting cage. Black steel frame with powder coating is used for frames. This coating helps the poles to resist outdoor elements. Manufacturers adequately test the materials for strength and durability. KVX200tm netting is used in a commercial batting cage. The netting material is lightweight, water resistant, and refuses to shrink, fade, or break down in direct sunlight. Commercial batting cages are used frequently, so durability is a primary factor in construction. Pitching machines are used in commercial batting cages.
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