Douglas® Suspended Backstop Cable Hardware Kit

Douglas® Suspended Backstop Cable Hardware Kit

Take the guesswork out of setting up your professional backstop system with this complete hardware kit. The Suspended Cable System (Tie-Back) design provides a cleaner, more unobstructed view than standard pole-to-pole systems — perfect for facilities that want both safety and sightline clarity.

This professional-grade backstop system uses tensioned galvanized steel cable to keep protective baseball or softball netting tight and secure, eliminating sagging over time.

INCLUDED HARDWARE
• (600′) – 1/4″ Galvanized Steel Cable (6,100 lb. breaking strength)
• (6) – 12″ Turnbuckles
• (4) – 6″ Turnbuckles
• (40) – 1/4″ Cable Clamps
• (6) – 6″ Eye Bolts
• (400) – 8 mm Spring Links

Custom netting and poles are sold separately.

INSTALLATION
When installing the hardware kit with a wall, eyebolts are recommended every 3–4′. Eyebolts and other wall hardware are not included. Browse our installation accessories or contact us for expert guidance.

If your backstop includes a wall, keep players safe by adding Douglas Custom Protective Wall Padding. Padding helps prevent player injury from wall collisions and ensures compliance with college softball rule 2.1.

POLES
Recommended pole size: 10.75″ OD x .375″ wall thickness.

NETTING
To provide maximum protection for spectators and athletes, pair this hardware kit with high-impact 1-3/4″ square mesh baseball netting featuring a rope-bound border.

Recommended netting options:
• #12 Knotted UHMPE Dyneema
• #42 Knotted Ultra HDPE
• Twisted Knotted Nylon (#36 Medium Weight)
• 3.0 mm Knotless Polypropylene

Contact our team with your facility’s specifications, and we’ll recommend the best custom netting for your backstop setup.

Shipping
Ships via freight.

Why You’ll Love It
✓ Tie-back design provides an open, unobstructed view
✓ Complete professional-grade hardware kit
✓ Keeps backstop netting tight and secure without sagging
✓ Compatible with multiple Douglas netting and pole options