Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.
| The Net Return Pro 9 | The Net Return Pro Series V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $995 | $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) | 9 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 | 33 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 $200 less, needs only an 8 ft 6 in ceiling instead of 9 ft, and — here's the thing most garages care about — the width and depth requirements are identical between the two. The only thing you're giving up is a foot of frame width and 6 inches of frame height. If you've measured and your ceiling genuinely clears that 9 ft mark, The Net Return Pro 9 is a real upgrade. Otherwise, save the $200.
These are the same net in almost every way that matters: UV-treated netting on an aircraft-grade aluminum frame, both rated for 225 mph ball speed, both with automatic ball return, both assembling without tools in about 5 minutes, same depth, same 3-year / 250,000-shot warranty, and same floor footprint requirement of 10 ft wide by 14 ft deep.
Both nets publish room requirements, so this is actually answerable. The Pro Series V2 needs 10 ft wide, 8 ft 6 in ceiling, 14 ft deep. The Pro 9 needs 10 ft wide, 9 ft ceiling, 14 ft deep. That's a half-foot ceiling difference between them, and it decides this for a lot of garages. A standard 8 ft ceiling won't clear either net, but if you've got 8.5 ft to the lowest obstruction — and measure to the garage-door track, not the peak — the Pro Series V2 fits where the Pro 9 doesn't.
The Pro 9 is wider and taller: 9 ft wide by 8 ft tall versus the Pro Series V2 at 8 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in tall. Both are 3 ft 6 in deep. That extra foot of width on the Pro 9 is legitimately useful for driver misses that would otherwise clip the frame edge, but it also means you need the ceiling to match.
The Pro Series V2 lists at $795; the Pro 9 lists at $995 — a $200 gap at list. The Pro Series V2 is also 5 lbs lighter at 28 lbs versus 33 lbs, though The Net Return's own shipping data lists different numbers (32 lbs and 40 lbs respectively), so both weights have a small asterisk on them. Neither is heavy enough that the difference changes much practically.
Both base packages include the net and frame with color-coded connectors. Side barriers are a separate purchase on both. If you're looking at the No Fly Zone packages, those list at $1,951.99 for the Pro Series V2 and $2,191.99 for the Pro 9, maintaining roughly the same gap.
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Get The Net Return Pro 9 if:
Two nearly identical products separated by a ceiling requirement, a foot of width, and $200 at list. The Pro Series V2 fits more rooms and lists for less — that's enough to make it the default. A 9 ft ceiling sounds like plenty until you account for the door track, a beam, or a shop light. Measure that first. If you clear it, The Net Return Pro 9's extra width is a genuine perk. If you don't, the question answers itself.
Get The Net Return Pro Series V2.