New NCAA Baseball & Softball Rules Require Additional Stadium Padding

The NCAA is now requiring baseball and softball fields to have padding on all hard surfaces where a player collision is likely.

Batters, keep your eye on the ball!

Better field vision!

The Batters Eye provides a darker, more contrasted color so your hitter can see the ball closer to the plate!

Improved Safety!

Reduce the risk of your batter being hit by a ball! Less injuries for all!

	Brass tooth grommets on bound reinforced or heat-sealed hems: Essential for ensuring that your privacy and windscreens hold up over time under harsh conditions and extreme environments.
	Lacing lip for screens: Prevents billowing & breakaway. Recommended for mesh screens over 6′ high.
	Half-moon air vents or 6" x 12" boxed air vent (optional)
	IncrediSeal: Available on VCM Classic Mesh and ArmorMesh Premium Mesh, IncrediSeal heat-sealed hems are more durable than stitched hems as well as cleaner in appearance.

OUR TOP SELLING PRIVACY SCREENS

	VCM18x14 Classic Mesh	ArmorMesh VCP18X18 Premium Mesh
Fabric	Vinyl Coated Polyester Mesh	Vinyl Coated Polyester Mesh
Popular Applications	Baseball outfields, anywhere	Baseball outfields, anywhere
Features	Top-seller	Most durable, for high wind areas
Printable	Yes	Yes
Warranty	3 years	5 years
Weight/Sq. Yd.	10 oz.	16 oz.
Price Level	$$	$$$
% Shade	88%	85%
IncrediSeal	Yes	Yes

	PP85 Open Mesh	PP100 Closed Mesh	GM90 Closed Mesh
Fabric	Polypropylene	Polypropylene	Polypropylene
Popular Applications	Tennis Courts	Tennis Courts, anywhere	Anywhere
Features	Allows more wind passage	Good wind-blockage	Very strong, durable
Printable
Warranty	4 years	4 years	4 years
Weight/Sq. Yd.	4.9 oz.	5.6 oz.	8.1 oz.
Price Level	$$$	$$$	$$
% Shade	85%	90%	90%
Air Flow	>300 cfm	>150 cfm	> 200 cfm
Tensile Strength	320lbs x 180lbs	420lbs x 225lbs	495lbs x 435lbs
Tear Strength	120lbs X 75lbs	120lbs X 90lbs	188lbs X 185lbs
UV Resistance	80% Strength Retained	80% Strength Retained	77% Strength Retained
IncrediSeal	No	No	No

Wind Load: Installing a windscreen requires consideration of the stability of the fence it will attach to. Assessment needs to be made of the fence's wind load capacity, which depends on elements like post depth, wind direction and intensity, post gauge, cement amount, and wire gauge. These should be considered in combination with the wind passthrough of the chosen mesh, which can be found in the table above. Leaving a few inches of screen-free space at the fence bottom aids wind flow. In some cases, an engineer may need to assess the fence's suitability for a windscreen.