Benefits of Investing in a Durable Lacrosse Net

Owning a lacrosse net is a must for players, coaches and teams that want to step up their training. If you're on a tight budget, it can be tempting to go with a less expensive net. However, if you're frequently using economical nets, you likely will end up frequently replacing them.

To really #TrainLikeaPro, a durable lacrosse net is the way to go. Here are some of the reasons to use high-quality lacrosse netting for your portable goal, lacrosse backstop and other equipment.

1. Durable Materials Can Handle More Powerful Shots

Lacrosse shots travel fast - elite college and pro players routinely top 100 mph, and multiple people have reportedly cracked the 120 mph barrier. When you break your personal record for fastest shot, you don't want to break the netting, too. Heavy-duty netting is better at absorbing these blows. At Bownet®, we use tear-resistant Raschel knotless elastic netting on our lacrosse goals, which is the same style often used for commercial fishing and industrial nets. It's part of the Energy Absorption System® that diffuses ball energy and spreads out the impact so no one spot is over-strained.

2. They Hold Up Better in All Weather Conditions

As a spring sport, you encounter a wide weather spectrum when playing lacrosse, from cold, snowy mornings to sunny, hot afternoons. Serious players who are training year-round expose their nets to even more of the elements. Rugged nets are designed and treated to withstand these elements so they last longer. Our 6' x 6" Full-Size Lacrosse Net and Box Lacrosse Net both have thick water-resistant netting that is UV-treated. They also are made with powder-coated steel frames, composite BOW™ poles and a nylon cover to handle harsh weather.

3. You'll Spend Less Money in the Long Run

Cheap lacrosse netting seems like a good deal upfront. But since soft, thin nets are more likely to break from a hard shot or soak up rain, they need to be replaced much more often. A $100 net that needs replacing every six months will end up costing you a lot more than a $300 net that lasts five years. Lower-quality nets often don't have a good warranty, either. Bownet backs our lacrosse nets with a one-year warranty and has the option for an extended warranty - so you know we stand behind their quality.

4. They Give You More Practice Time

You want to spend your time working on skills, not dealing with uncooperative nets. Unfortunately, less durable lacrosse goals are more likely to leave you cutting practice short due to broken or water-logged netting. They also are more prone to getting tangled or being difficult to manage, meaning they take longer to set up. A rugged, well-designed net ultimately saves time and lets you do more training. Bownet lacrosse goals take just 80 seconds for one person to assemble, coming with a convenient roller bag so you can easily organize the components and get them to and from the practice field.