What They Have in Common
Same frame material, same netting, same depth, same ball-speed rating, same tool-free assembly in about 5 minutes, same warranty structure (3 years or 250,000 shots, whichever comes first), and same base contents: net plus frame with color-coded connectors. Side barriers aren't included on either — they're a separate purchase for both.
Where They Differ
Room Required
The Net Return publishes room requirements for both and marks them as approximate, so there's a real number to work with here. The Home Series asks for 9 ft of width, an 8 ft ceiling, and 14 ft of depth. The Pro Series V2 asks for 10 ft of width, an 8.5 ft ceiling, and 14 ft of depth. The ceiling gap is half a foot — and a 9 ft ceiling sounds fine until you measure to the garage-door track or a low beam and realize you're at exactly 8 ft 6 in with no margin. If your ceiling is 8 ft even, the Pro Series V2 is off the table and the Home Series becomes the conversation.
Frame Size
The Pro Series V2 is wider and taller than the Home Series. The Pro's frame is 8 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in tall; the Home Series is 7 ft wide by 7 ft tall. Depth is the same on both at 3 ft 6 in. A wider frame gives you more room to catch a pushed drive or a shank that stays low — the Home Series's 7 ft face is narrower and you'll find that out quickly on mishits.
Price
The Home Series lists at $695. The Pro Series V2 lists at $795 — a $100 gap at list. Neither base price includes side barriers. The Net Return sells universal side barriers for $249 separately, and both nets have a No Fly Zone package upgrade at a higher list price.
Weight and a Noted Discrepancy
The Home Series weighs 26 lbs; the Pro Series V2 is 2 lbs heavier at 28 lbs. Worth flagging: The Net Return's own product page and shipping data disagree on the Pro's weight — the page says 28 lbs, shipping data says 32. If you're planning to move it around much, that 28-versus-32 discrepancy is worth knowing about.
Who Should Buy Which
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2 if:
- Your space clears 10 ft wide, 8.5 ft of ceiling height, and 14 ft deep
- You want the larger hitting face for full-swing work and mishit coverage
- The $100 list-price difference isn't a deciding factor
Get The Net Return Home Series if:
- Your ceiling is right at 8 ft — the Pro Series V2's 8.5 ft requirement puts it out
- Your bay is between 9 and 10 ft wide — under the 10 ft the Pro Series V2 asks for
- You're working with tighter space and want to save $100 at list
The Bottom Line
These are the same net in different sizes, built the same way, rated the same, and carrying the same warranty. The decision is a room question more than a money question. The Pro Series V2 is wider and taller and worth the $100 if your space qualifies — and The Net Return actually publishes the room requirement, so you can check before you buy. If the ceiling or width doesn't clear, the Home Series is it.
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.