On Deck Sports

What On Deck Sports does

On Deck Sports is a privately held US manufacturer and direct-to-customer retailer of sports equipment founded in 2001 and headquartered in Randolph, Massachusetts. The company designs, sources, and distributes batting cages, sports netting, artificial turf, training aids, and field/facility equipment under its core On Deck Sports brand and four sister brands: ProMounds (portable pitching mounds), On Deck Golf, Beacon Athletics, and Aer-Flo Sports.

Its core technical differentiators sit in netting materials and motorized retractable systems. The Inside-Out UV Protection process dyes each individual strand of netting with UV inhibitors during fabrication, contrasted against competitor dip-and-dye processes. The Black Widow line offers key-turn or remote-operated ceiling-retractable batting cages with 2HP motors, while the TUFFframe PRO Hoistable cage pairs a winch-driven raise/lower mechanism with an exclusive FuseLink Overload Protection System against wind and ice. Product lines span motorized indoor cages, modular outdoor cage kits (TUFFframe Universal, Elite, Pro, Mastodon), portable backstops (Big Bubba, BowNet), barrier netting, custom shell-net installations, and a broad turf and field maintenance catalog. An interactive Custom Batting Cage Net Calculator supports dimensional, gauge, and material configuration across baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse, hockey, and soccer.

The business model is primarily one-time product hardware sales delivered through a mix of e-commerce self-serve and consultative phone-based inside sales, supplemented by custom Indoor Sports Facility Design services that have completed over 1,500 projects across baseball, softball, soccer, and multi-sport complexes since 2001. Pricing spans roughly $46 accessories to $20,000+ full TUFFframe kits and quoted custom facility installations, with a public Price Match Guarantee. Enterprise customers include eight MLB franchises and multiple major universities (LSU, Auburn, Oregon, Boston College, Duke), alongside golf (TPC Sawgrass, Donald Ross), soccer (TOCA), and a long tail of SMB training facilities and residential buyers.

Name

On Deck Sports

Legal name

On Deck Sports

Website

https://ondecksports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

On Deck Sports is a Randolph, MA-based manufacturer and e-commerce retailer designing batting cages, sports netting, turf, and full indoor sports facilities since 2001, serving MLB teams, universities, golf courses, training academies, and SMB/residential buyers across multiple sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting Goods Retailers (459110)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Baseball & Softball Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK)

Keywords

• Batting cage systems
• Sports netting equipment
• Artificial turf installation
• Indoor sports facility design
• Baseball training equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Randolph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of sports equipment including batting cages, netting, turf, and facility equipment. Revenue generated from direct product transactions with customers ranging from residential to professional level.
2. Indoor Facility Design Services: Custom design and installation services for indoor sports facilities. Since 2001, has designed over 1,500 indoor sports complexes including baseball training facilities, soccer arenas, and multi-sport facilities.
3. Custom Solutions and Quotes: Custom batting cage, netting, and facility solutions with project-specific pricing. Professional consultation and quote-based sales for larger installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

On Deck Sports manufactures and retails sports equipment and netting — batting cages, portable backstops, artificial turf, windscreens, training aids, and field/facility products — for baseball, softball, golf, soccer, and pickleball markets. The company also provides custom indoor sports facility design and installation services, having completed over 1,500 indoor sports complexes since 2001. Products are sold via a direct sales team and the company's e-commerce platform, with sub-brands ProMounds, Beacon Athletics, Aer-Flo Sports, and On Deck Golf covering portable mounds, athletic equipment, and golf range supplies.

Product overview

On Deck Sports is a multi-brand e-commerce retailer and facility design company specializing in sports equipment for baseball, softball, soccer, golf, and pickleball. The company operates multiple product lines: its core batting cage and netting products (Black Widow motorized retractable cages, TUFFframe outdoor cages, Universal and Mastodon systems), portable backstops (Big Bubba, Big League Bomber, BowNet), artificial turf, training equipment, and field/facility products. The company also offers custom design and installation services for indoor sports facilities, having completed over 1,500 projects since 2001. Products are primarily sold through their e-commerce platform with support for custom configurations via online calculators. Key brands include ProMounds (portable pitching mounds), and products feature proprietary Inside-Out UV protection technology for netting durability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProMounds: Premier brand in portable game and practice mounds for baseball and softball. Since 2001, ProMounds has been providing quality portable pitching mounds.
• On Deck Golf
• Beacon Athletics
• Aer-Flo Sports
• Black Widow
• TUFFframe

Products and services

• Black Widow Motorized Retractable Batting Cages Motorized ceiling-retractable batting cages with key-turn or remote operation, available in M, E, and S models for different ceiling configurations. Features 2HP motors, electric brake, and customizable widths and lengths with high-quality framing, motors, and netting. Designed for indoor sports facilities needing retractable systems to support shared-use spaces.
• TUFFframe Modular Outdoor Batting Cage Modular outdoor batting cage system with heavy-duty poles, prefabricated cables, and premium UV-treated nets. Supports single to quad tunnel configurations with personalized tensioning cuffs. Priced from $5,669.00 to $21,954.45 in 55' or 70' lengths.
• TUFFframe Elite Batting Cage Outdoor batting cage with exclusive FuseLink Overload Protection System, heavy-duty 4-inch schedule 40 steel pipes, and superior nylon net with end panels. Priced from $6,719.00 to $18,384.00 across multiple cage configurations.
• TUFFframe Pro Batting Cage Outdoor batting cage with tensioned overhead cable supports eliminating side poles for maximum interior hitting space. Features heavy-duty schedule 40 steel poles and premium UV-treated nylon cage net. Supports shared-pole multiple cage designs. Priced from $11,759.00 to $20,579.00.
• TUFFframe PRO Hoistable Outdoor Batting Cage Outdoor batting cage with ground-level raise/lower capability via winch system, featuring the exclusive FuseLink Overload Protection System for wind and ice overload protection. Designed to safeguard the cage investment from unexpected environmental forces.
• Universal Batting Cage Versatile outdoor batting cage kit for backyards, youth leagues, high schools, and colleges. Includes 12-gauge galvanized steel piping, #36 gauge nylon netting, ground sleeves or base plates, and hardware. 12' H x 14' W, available in 35', 55', and 70' lengths. Priced from $2,059.98 to $4,702.96.
• Mastodon Batting Cage System Heavy-duty outdoor batting cage with 8.625-inch structural steel poles using Alaska Pipeline finish coating, heavy-duty aircraft cable system, and free spans up to 85 feet. Designed for large outdoor hitting installations.
• Phantom Tension Batting Cage Tension-based indoor batting cage system that sets up in under five minutes by two people with nothing hanging from the ceiling. Dimensions 14 feet W x 14 feet H, available in 55- and 70-foot lengths.
• Big Bubba Portable Backstop Professional-grade portable batting cage backstop with 42 feet of ricochet cushion, collapsible design for easy transport and storage, and 5-year limited warranty. Targets teams and facilities needing portable practice solutions.
• Big League Bomber Batting Cages Heavy-duty portable batting cages with 2-inch heavy-wall aluminum tube design, available in Pro, Elite, and All Star models with #42 weather-treated nylon net. Built for travel and tournament use.
• BowNet Big Daddy Turtle Backstop Portable batting cage backstop with an innovative pop-up design for easy setup and storage, intended for portable practice use by teams and individuals.
• DIY Indoor Batting Cage Kit Do-it-yourself indoor batting cage kit designed by On Deck Sports engineers. Enables customers to transform a home or facility into a batting practice area with engineered components for easier installation.
• Custom Shell Net Batting Cage Custom-designed shell net batting cage with divider curtains that attaches to facility walls and surrounds the area with durable netting. Can include sliding divider nets for multiple batting tunnels, suited to indoor facilities.
• Walk-Draw Retractable Batting Cage Retractable batting cage that pulls out on cables for use and returns to the wall for storage. Designed for multi-purpose indoor facilities transitioning between batting and fielding practice.
• Barrier Netting Systems Sports barrier netting containment systems protecting spectators, fans, and coaches. Available in 12, 15, 20, 30, and 40-foot pre-configured options with custom engineering available. Priced $3,101.00 to $14,059.00.
• Artificial Turf Products Complete range of artificial turf for indoor facility, batting cage, gym, sled strips, soccer, landscape, golf, putting greens, and driving range mat applications. Available in new, overstock, and used variants with turf glue and accessories.
• Training Equipment Training aids and practice equipment for baseball, softball, golf, and soccer, including branded items like Punch Out Pocket, Designated Hitter, PVTee, Safe Slide, Strike Strings, batting mats, pitching machines, and portable pitching mounds. Targeted at teams and individual players.

Quantifiable outcome

• Designed over 1,500 indoor sports facilities since 2001

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ProMoundscoreTechnology or IntegrationProMounds is a premier brand in portable game and practice mounds, owned/operated as part of the On Deck Sports family of brands. Since 2001, ProMounds has been the go-to brand for portable pitching mounds with free shipping offered on ProMounds products.
• On Deck GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand focused on golf range and course supplies. Covers netting, turf installations, green and tee box accessories for courses, ranges, backyards, and simulator setups.
• Beacon AthleticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand within the On Deck Sports portfolio offering additional sports equipment solutions.
• Aer-Flo SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand within the On Deck Sports portfolio offering additional sports equipment solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jaypro Sports: Manufacturer and direct retailer of sporting goods for baseball, softball, soccer, and facility equipment including batting cages, netting, goals, and bleachers. Highly comparable to On Deck Sports in product breadth, B2B/retail hybrid model, and target customer segments (schools, parks, leagues).
• AAE (Aluminum Athletic Equipment): Long-standing manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment including portable pitching mounds, batting cages, protective screens, and field equipment. Direct overlap with On Deck Sports' core baseball/softball product line and facility-grade equipment positioning.
• Schelde Sports: Manufacturer of professional-grade team sports equipment including goals, cages, and netting for baseball, softball, handball, and hockey. Comparable as a facility-grade sporting goods manufacturer serving professional and amateur team markets.
• PowerNet: Direct-to-consumer sporting goods brand focused on batting cages, training nets, and hitting aids sold through e-commerce. Comparable in batting cage and netting category, though more concentrated on the residential/SMB buyer than On Deck Sports' enterprise facility work.
• Carron Net Company: Specialty manufacturer of sports netting and netting systems for baseball, softball, golf, and barrier applications. Highly comparable on the netting/cage manufacturing side of On Deck Sports' business with custom-engineered netting solutions.
• Sportsfield Specialties: Manufacturer of athletic facility equipment including batting cages, backstops, goals, bleachers, and field accessories. Directly comparable to On Deck Sports' field & facility category and serves schools, parks, and recreational complexes.
• Midwest Netting Solutions: Specialty netting manufacturer and installer for sports and commercial applications including batting cages, barrier nets, and golf enclosures. Comparable as a focused netting/cage specialist serving facility and commercial buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Rawlings: Major incumbent baseball equipment brand owned by Newell Brands, producing balls, gloves, bats, and protective gear. Overlaps with On Deck Sports in the baseball/softball category but operates at much larger scale across a broader product portfolio.
• Franklin Sports: Large sporting goods manufacturer and brand covering baseball, softball, basketball, and indoor games. Comparable in baseball/softball equipment and net/batting cage categories but with much wider distribution through mass-market retail.
• Wilson Sporting Goods: Global incumbent in team sports equipment including baseball, softball, football, and basketball. Overlaps with On Deck Sports in baseball/softball facility and equipment categories but operates at enterprise scale with broader product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ondecksports
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/on-deck-sports
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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