Best material for practice net frame?
 

I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Best material for practice net frame?
 

On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor. BTW professor of what.

Best material for practice net frame?
 

Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. Don't know
about UV resistance. I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Best material for practice net frame?
 

"Prof Wonmug" wrote in message
How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Thin wall metal tubing. How about electrical conduit?

Best material for practice net frame?
 

Frank wrote:
Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. Don't know
about UV resistance. I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Huh? I see yard stuff made out of plastic plumbing pipe all the time.
Hams even use it to make antennas from. Not sure if it is PVC or the
other flavor, but it is the white stuff the borg sells. Quite common for
kids backyard soccer goals, etc. Probably last longer if you only leave
it out in the sun when you are using it. And if you put it together with
set-screws in the couplings, rather than glue, no biggie to replace one
pipe if it does break. I could see a golf ball shattering a UV-weakened
pipe that was firmly anchored, but if this is a structure just sitting
on the ground, I don't think it would be a problem.

You could always make it out of the plastic stuff they sell to build
picket fences out of. That is definitely weather-rated.

--
aem sends...

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On May 23, 8:20�am, aemeijers wrote:
Frank wrote:
Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. �Don't know
about UV resistance. �I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Huh? I see yard stuff made out of plastic plumbing pipe all the time.
Hams even use it to make antennas from. Not sure if it is PVC or the
other flavor, but it is the white stuff the borg sells. Quite common for
kids backyard soccer goals, etc. Probably last longer if you only leave
it out in the sun when you are using it. And if you put it together with
set-screws in the couplings, �rather than glue, no biggie to replace one
pipe if it does break. I could see a golf ball shattering a UV-weakened
pipe that was firmly anchored, but if this is a structure just sitting
on the ground, I don't think it would be a problem.

You could always make it out of the plastic stuff they sell to build
picket fences out of. That is definitely weather-rated.

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or cover it with foam insulation, to provide some mechanical
protection.

use the schedule 40 PVC solid core stuff. its easily replaceable if
something breaks.

dont over engineer it...........

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aemeijers wrote:
Frank wrote:
Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. Don't know
about UV resistance. I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Huh? I see yard stuff made out of plastic plumbing pipe all the time.
Hams even use it to make antennas from. Not sure if it is PVC or the
other flavor, but it is the white stuff the borg sells. Quite common for
kids backyard soccer goals, etc. Probably last longer if you only leave
it out in the sun when you are using it. And if you put it together with
set-screws in the couplings, rather than glue, no biggie to replace one
pipe if it does break. I could see a golf ball shattering a UV-weakened
pipe that was firmly anchored, but if this is a structure just sitting
on the ground, I don't think it would be a problem.

You could always make it out of the plastic stuff they sell to build
picket fences out of. That is definitely weather-rated.

--
aem sends...

I've seen a lot of vinyl siding with holes in it. PVC is not tough and
I suspect a golf ball could shatter it. I heard of a golfer putting a
ball through 2 car side windows. I also hear CPVC is particularly brittle.

Best idea is query the pipe manufacturers.

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On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Gray PVC electrical conduit is UV resistant and way less brittle than
plumbing type PVC. Might work quite well and not be so obvious as
white tubing.

Joe

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 04:55:12 -0700 (PDT), ransley
wrote:

On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor.

It's also easier to work with in many ways. My main concern is weight.
I think PVC might be about half the weight, especially hollow pipes.

BTW professor of what.

Nucular physics: E = mc^2! ;-)

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 07:59:57 -0400, Frank
wrote:

Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. Don't know
about UV resistance.

Isn't one of the main features of PEX that it's flexible? I want a
fairly rigid frame.

I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Why? I see it used all the time in outdoor furniture and sports
contraptions.

The gut who told me a gold ball would shatter PVB pipe works for this
is the company. This page shows all kinds of outdoor products
including a golf cage:

http://www.apiplastics.com/photo_page.html

When I asked him about that, he sorta backpedaled. ;-)

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On May 23, 11:35*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
On Sat, 23 May 2009 04:55:12 -0700 (PDT), ransley



wrote:
On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor.

It's also easier to work with in many ways. My main concern is weight.
I think PVC might be about half the weight, especially hollow pipes.

BTW professor of what.

Nucular physics: E = mc^2! ;-)

Is that similar to nuclear physics?

Bamboo would be another choice for your net. I'll cut down some 30
footers for you if you want to come over and pick it up.

R

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 12:20:08 GMT, aemeijers wrote:

Frank wrote:
Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. Don't know
about UV resistance. I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Huh? I see yard stuff made out of plastic plumbing pipe all the time.
Hams even use it to make antennas from. Not sure if it is PVC or the
other flavor, but it is the white stuff the borg sells. Quite common for
kids backyard soccer goals, etc.

My thoughts exactly. The stuff at the Bord is definitely PVC. I was
just there.

Probably last longer if you only leave
it out in the sun when you are using it.

That's why I am building my own. There is no way that I would be
allowed to leave it up for more than a day or two at a time. ;-)

I bought a commercial cage that works pretty well, but the advertised
"10 minute setup" is closer to 45.

And if you put it together with
set-screws in the couplings, rather than glue, no biggie to replace one
pipe if it does break.

My plan was already to use some sort of non-permanent connections
because of storage, but it would also allow replacement of one piece,
too.

I could see a golf ball shattering a UV-weakened
pipe that was firmly anchored, but if this is a structure just sitting
on the ground, I don't think it would be a problem.

It will be free standing and most of the frame will be away from the
flight of the ball.

You could always make it out of the plastic stuff they sell to build
picket fences out of. That is definitely weather-rated.

Are you talking about vinyl and polyethylene like this:

http://www.fencesupplyonline.com/vin...FRIcawodKGsm2w

http://www.gardnerfence.com/?gclid=C...FShRagodlA3D2w

http://www.allvinylfencing.com/ranch.htm



This company doesn't sell plastic fencing, but I couldn't resist
including them because of the name.

http://www.borgfence.com/index.html

Odd that they wear navy, not orange.

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 05:26:29 -0700 (PDT), bob haller
wrote:

On May 23, 8:20?am, aemeijers wrote:
Frank wrote:
Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

I suspect, PEX, if diameter is suitable would be tougher. ?Don't know
about UV resistance. ?I agree that PVC would be unsuitable.

Huh? I see yard stuff made out of plastic plumbing pipe all the time.
Hams even use it to make antennas from. Not sure if it is PVC or the
other flavor, but it is the white stuff the borg sells. Quite common for
kids backyard soccer goals, etc. Probably last longer if you only leave
it out in the sun when you are using it. And if you put it together with
set-screws in the couplings, ?rather than glue, no biggie to replace one
pipe if it does break. I could see a golf ball shattering a UV-weakened
pipe that was firmly anchored, but if this is a structure just sitting
on the ground, I don't think it would be a problem.

You could always make it out of the plastic stuff they sell to build
picket fences out of. That is definitely weather-rated.

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or cover it with foam insulation, to provide some mechanical
protection.

use the schedule 40 PVC solid core stuff. its easily replaceable if
something breaks.

What's the difference between schedule 40 and schedule 80? It looks
like schedule 40 has thinner walls. It says threading is not
recommended.

These guys sell both:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...oduct_id=16587

dont over engineer it...........

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 08:14:21 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote:


"Prof Wonmug" wrote in message
How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Thin wall metal tubing. How about electrical conduit?

I guess the tradeoff there is strength vs weight. These guys have it
from 1/2" to 6+" diameter.

http://www.home4c.com/conduit.htm

The size usually used in home wiring would not be strong enough for a
10' span and support a net. The 6" would, but how heavy? I'll see what
they have at the Borg.

It would also be a little more difficult to work with than PVC or
wood.

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 07:45:29 -0700 (PDT), Joe wrote:

On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Gray PVC electrical conduit is UV resistant and way less brittle than
plumbing type PVC. Might work quite well and not be so obvious as
white tubing.

Like this?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...oduct_id=16587

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 08:43:31 -0700 (PDT), RicodJour
wrote:

On May 23, 11:35*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
On Sat, 23 May 2009 04:55:12 -0700 (PDT), ransley



wrote:
On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor.

It's also easier to work with in many ways. My main concern is weight.
I think PVC might be about half the weight, especially hollow pipes.

BTW professor of what.

Nucular physics: E = mc^2! ;-)

Is that similar to nuclear physics?

Similar, but much harder.

Bamboo would be another choice for your net. I'll cut down some 30
footers for you if you want to come over and pick it up.

Interesting idea. Strong and light.

Where do I have to go to get it...Hawaii? China?

Do you work with it? Is it ready to use as soon as it's cut or does it
have to be dried like lumber?

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On May 23, 12:11*pm, Prof Wonmug wrote:
On Sat, 23 May 2009 08:43:31 -0700 (PDT), RicodJour



wrote:
On May 23, 11:35*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
On Sat, 23 May 2009 04:55:12 -0700 (PDT), ransley

wrote:
On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor.

It's also easier to work with in many ways. My main concern is weight.
I think PVC might be about half the weight, especially hollow pipes.

BTW professor of what.

Nucular physics: E = mc^2! ;-)

Is that similar to nuclear physics?

Similar, but much harder.

Bamboo would be another choice for your net. *I'll cut down some 30
footers for you if you want to come over and pick it up.

Interesting idea. Strong and light.

Where do I have to go to get it...Hawaii? China?

My backyard. ;) It's a nuisance plant to a lot of people. The stuff
is almost impossible to kill off and impossible to contain without
digging a 2' deep trench and placing a wall of plastic or concrete.

Do you work with it? Is it ready to use as soon as it's cut or does it
have to be dried like lumber?

It doesn't have to be dried. It can be "heat-treated" by flaming or
smoking it. Google it a bit. They make 30 story scaffolds out of the
stuff in the Far East.

R

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"Prof Wonmug" wrote in message
I guess the tradeoff there is strength vs weight. These guys have it
from 1/2" to 6+" diameter.

http://www.home4c.com/conduit.htm

The size usually used in home wiring would not be strong enough for a
10' span and support a net. The 6" would, but how heavy? I'll see what
they have at the Borg.

It would also be a little more difficult to work with than PVC or
wood.

Forget the Borg. Try a real electrical supply store for the sizes you really
want.

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On Sat, 23 May 2009 04:55:12 -0700 (PDT), ransley
wrote:

On May 23, 6:11*am, Prof Wonmug wrote:
I am working on a design for a backyard golf shot practice net. I have
the basic design worked out. Now I need to choose the material. I was
planning on using PVC pipes and connectors. I called a PVC
manufacturer and was told that PVC is not a good choice because a golf
ball could shatter it. My design has the net mostly in front of the
frame so balls should not be hitting the frame. This was to prevent
richocets, but also protects the frame.

How likely is it that a golf ball could shatter a PVC pipe? The guy I
talked to manufactures the stuff, so I am inclined to believe him.

Is there another material that would be better? I am concerned that
metal pipes would either be too heavy or too fragile and probably a
lot more expensive. Another option is wood, but I wold think it would
be heavier than PVC and there is more maintenance.

Any other suggestions I should be looking at?

Yea wood, its been on the market a few years and has a few uses,
professor. BTW professor of what.

I went to a couple of hardware stores. I "tested" several types
materials for weight and load-bearing strength. I tested several types
of plastic pipe, a couple of types of metal pipe, and wood in both
strips and poles.

Wood is no heavier than any of the other materials and a lot lighter
than some and it's at least as strong. It would be much easier to work
with than metal and at least as easy as plastic.

The only disadvantages that I can see are maintenance and splinters.

I'm going to call a couple of PVC dealers and see what they recommend,
but I was surprised how well wood compares.

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Prof Wonmug wrote:

Wood is no heavier than any of the other materials and a lot lighter
than some and it's at least as strong. It would be much easier to work
with than metal and at least as easy as plastic.

The only disadvantages that I can see are maintenance and splinters.

How does the price compare? All the 99.99 cent stores around here
sell foam "noodles" that are about four feet long. They are
cylindrical with a hollow center. If you put them around PVC pipe
they would protect it from UV and golf ball impacts.
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They were all gourmands!

Best material for practice net frame?
 

On Mon, 25 May 2009 01:44:08 -0700, Daniel Prince
wrote:

Prof Wonmug wrote:

Wood is no heavier than any of the other materials and a lot lighter
than some and it's at least as strong. It would be much easier to work
with than metal and at least as easy as plastic.

The only disadvantages that I can see are maintenance and splinters.

How does the price compare?

I didn't pay close attention, but I believe the wood was chedapoer
than the PVC and the metal pipes were a lot more.

All the 99.99 cent stores around here
sell foam "noodles" that are about four feet long. They are
cylindrical with a hollow center. If you put them around PVC pipe
they would protect it from UV and golf ball impacts.

That's a great idea.


These have a 1/2" ID:

http://www.poolcenter.com/pooltoys_n...FQ9JagodCT5A3g

These have a 5/8" ID:

http://pooltoy.com/casof20holno.html


I wonder how hard it would be to thread a 1/2" OD PVC pipe through a
1/2" ID foam noodle?