Basketball Nets - Which & Why

In a world full of high tech training products and new fangled equipment we often forget about the basics.  One of the basic essentials to basketball is undeniably the net.  Yes you need the goals, the backboard, the ball and perhaps those things should be looked at harder when deciding which to purchase but that doesn't make net choice any easier.

The most common question I get when someone wants to buy a basketball net is...  What's the cheapest anti whip net you got?

Ok I am thrifty too but the cheapest, as many of you know I'm sure, is not always the most economical purchase.  There are times when the cheapest may be important... outdoor hoops for instance.  Net on outdoor hoops are constantly being destroyed by vandalism or players hanging on them.  Here is where I recommend my cheapest anti-whip net. Believe it or not though there are still high quality nets available and to be honest investing $20 a pair could save you money in the long run as well as providing a better playing experience.

Let's take a look at a few of our options from least expensive and up.

Most of our customer buy our standard anti-whip basketball net and would be surprised to find out that for just a dollar more they could be buying our "deluxe" anti whip net that features a larger 6mm diameter cordage.  While this is only a 1mm difference in cordage diameter the result is a much stronger net that will last longer.  At around $5 a net you can't go wrong.

Next we step up to Carron Net Anti Whip Nylon Basketball Net.   This is the original absolute anti whip net.  Pioneered by Carron Net, the original Anti-Whip design is the very best for Professional, College and High School team use. The top half of these nets are made of durable fibers encased in tough 100% nylon and prevents the net from whipping up on the rim. The lower half of the net is Carron Nets strongest nylon. Use on all no-tie hoops.  While more expensive at around $9 a net you will get more bang for your buck with these nets.

Last but not least, and sort of a blast from the past is the Carron Net Anti Whip Cotton Basketball Net.  The fine tightly woven strands of 100% cotton are extremely durable.  This net is best used indoors as it is a natural fiber and should be kept dry.  The upper portion of the net is encased in nylon so it is anti whip.  These aren't the most expensive basketball nets on the market but at around $20 bucks or more a pair they could still be considered an investment when it comes to basketball nets.

Consider yourself informed now.  If you've been in the game for a decade or more I'm sure you've used these types of nets in the past and I encourage you to give them a try again.  As athletic budgets are dwindling throughout the country it may be hard for many people to justify buying top end basketball nets but as many have experienced the top end nets could last much longer saving you money in the long run... not to mention the aggravation of constantly changing those cheaper nets.

You will find a complete selection of basketball nets, equipment and supplies at www.morleyathletic.com.