Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.
| The Net Return Pro 8 | The Net Return Pro Series V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $895 | $795Lower price |
| Type | Hitting Net | Hitting Net |
| Room needed | 10 ft wide, 9 ft ceiling, 14 ft deep | 10 ft wide, 8 ft 6 in ceiling, 14 ft deepLower ceiling |
| Footprint (W × H × D) | 8 ft × 8 ft × 3 ft 6 in | 8 ft × 7 ft 6 in × 3 ft 6 in |
| Hitting surface | Not published | Not published |
| Impact screen | None (hitting net) | None (hitting net) |
| Ceiling needed | 9 ft | 8 ft 6 in |
| Max ball speed | 225 mph | 225 mph |
| Ball return | Yes | Yes |
| Side barriers included | No | No |
| Stored size | Not published | Not published |
| Setup time | 5 min | 5 min |
| Weight | 32 lbs | 28 lbsLighter |
| Material | UV-treated netting; aircraft-grade aluminum frame | UV-treated netting; aircraft-grade aluminum frame |
| In the box | Net, Frame with color-coded connectors | Net, Frame with color-coded connectors |
| Warranty | 3-year warranty; FAQ: '3 years or 250,000 shots (whichever comes first)' | 3-year warranty; FAQ: '3 years or 250,000 shots (whichever comes first)' |
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2. It lists at $100 less, weighs 4 lbs less, and needs only 8 ft 6 in of ceiling — which is the spec that actually splits these two nets in a typical garage. The Pro 8 earns its extra $100 if you have that 9 ft clearance and want the taller frame; otherwise the Pro Series V2 does the same job in a tighter room.
Both are 8 ft wide, 3 ft 6 in deep, rated for 225 mph ball speed, and ship with the same aircraft-grade aluminum frame and UV-treated netting. Both assemble without tools in about 5 minutes, carry the same 3-year / 250,000-shot warranty, and return the ball automatically. Side barriers are sold separately on both.
The Net Return publishes room requirements for both nets. The Pro 8 needs 10 ft of width, a 9 ft ceiling, and 14 ft of depth. The Pro Series V2 needs the same width and depth but only 8 ft 6 in of ceiling. That half-foot gap is the whole comparison. A lot of garages sit right around 8–9 ft before you account for door tracks, beam headers, or hanging storage. If your space measures exactly 8 ft 6 in to the lowest obstruction, the Pro Series V2 fits and the Pro 8 doesn't — end of story. Measure to the lowest point in the swing path, not just the drywall.
The Pro 8's frame is 8 ft tall. The Pro Series V2's is 7 ft 6 in. That 6-inch difference matches the 6 inches between the two published ceiling requirements, and it's also what you're paying the extra $100 for. If you miss high on a driver, a taller frame catches balls the shorter one wouldn't. That's a real argument for the Pro 8 — but only if the room accommodates it.
The Pro Series V2 lists at 28 lbs; the Pro 8 at 32 lbs. Worth noting: The Net Return's own shipping data for the Pro Series V2 lists 32 lbs, not 28. I don't know which figure is right, so take the 4-lb advantage with some skepticism until you can confirm it.
The Pro 8 lists at $895; the Pro Series V2 at $795, a $100 gap at list. Both offer a "No Fly Zone Package" — the Pro 8 version lists at $2,051.99, the Pro Series V2 version at $1,951.99 — the same $100 gap carries through. If you want side barriers à la carte, The Net Return prices them at $249 for the Pro 8; the Pro Series V2 page doesn't publish a standalone price for them. Either way, they're not included in the base purchase.
One naming note: The Net Return's own product page toggles between "Pro" and "Pro Series Golf Net" and the comparison table on the page reads "Pro Series V2 - 8'x7'6"h". The specs I'm working from match that last description.
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2 if:
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Both nets are built to the same spec — same width, same depth, same ball-speed rating, same warranty, same assembly time. The only real question is whether your room supports a 9 ft ceiling requirement. If it does, the Pro 8 is worth the extra $100 for the taller frame. If it doesn't, the Pro Series V2 is the one to get. Measure first, then decide — but for most garages, the lower ceiling requirement tips it.
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.