Thanks for stopping by Creative Shelters! The ball tie you took home is a simple, reusable fastener: a loop of rubber bungee cord attached to a plastic ball. It’s made for stretching tarps tight on canopy frames, and it’s handy for bundling, hanging and securing all kinds of things around the house, yard and shop.
Here’s the classic job: fastening a tarp to a canopy frame tube through a grommet. Loop, wrap, secure.
The elastic loop wraps around whatever you’re fastening, and the ball locks it closed. The two strands of the loop work as a pair: they go through the grommet and around the frame tube together, then the loop slips over the ball. The ball can’t pull through the stretched loop, so the cord keeps steady tension and holds the tarp taut.
To release it, pull the loop back over the ball. Nothing to tie, nothing to cut, and you can use it again and again.
| Ball tie | Suggested frame size |
|---|---|
| 6″ | 3/4″ and 1″ |
| 9″ | 1 3/8″ and 1 5/8″ |
| 11″ | 1 7/8″ |
We sell premium-grade ball ties because we’d rather you buy a tie once than keep replacing it.
Our premium ball ties are made of high-grade rubber bungee material connected to a plastic ball.
A good ball tie keeps constant tension on the tarp, keeping it taut instead of loose and flapping.
Canopies live outside. Better materials hold up to sun and weather, and black ties tend to last the longest against UV rays.
Hook it, release it, use it again. A quality tie keeps its stretch season after season.
They may be one of the most versatile fasteners in your home, shop or business.
Fasten tarps to frame pipe on carports, garden shelters and event canopies.
Hold tarps down over woodpiles, equipment, boats and trailers.
Stretch shade cloth and sun shade mesh tight on frames and fences.
Hang banners on railings, fences and booth frames, then take them down in seconds.
Bundle pipe, poles, cords, hoses and other small items.
Secure gear on boats, luggage racks, pickup beds, RVs and motorcycles.
Need more ties, or ready for your next project? Everything below is available from Creative Shelters.
Black, red, tan and white, in several sizes.
Tarp and frame kits with metal fittings.
Metal fittings for flat roofs and low, medium and high gable peaks.
Heavy-duty, clear, mesh, vinyl and flame-retardant tarps.
Shade cloth, shade sails and the fasteners to hang them.
Patio covers, awnings, metal buildings and more.
We hope your ball tie comes in handy. When you’re ready for more, we’re here to help.
Share a few details about your project, and we’ll reach out to set up your free estimate.
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