my daughter is 15, plays varsity softball will this be a good practice machine/
1515511
Yes, I think it would be a good practice machine if varsity softball is fast pitch. The machine can be adjusted to allow it to pitch softballs or baseballs, and at different speeds and distances.
1515512
I don't recommend it for varsity level softball. The machine throws with an overhand motion, opposite of what she'd face in competition. The compromise is OK for beginning softball players, but not high school level.
1515513
We bought this for our 8 year old. At her ability level, it's perfect for her. It's pitches are consistent within about a 9" diameter and works very well, but pitches overhanded. I asked my hubby (who is their coach) and he suggested the next model up for a teenager in varsity softball with underhanded pitching. He is impressed with this UPM45 model and says it would be "good enough" if that's all you can afford, but their UPM55 might be a better choice. It's red and $380 on Amazon. Reviews seem mixed, but there aren't many so it's tough to say. Perhaps you'll find more reviews at another site. Good luck!
1515514
The Louisville slugger is great for baseball practice. You can set the speed to accommodate the type of ball you are playing. One of the best purchases we made for our child's practices.
1515515
We bought this for our 8 year old. At her ability level, it's perfect for her. It's pitches are consistent within about a 9" diameter and works very well, but pitches overhanded. I asked my hubby (who is their coach) and he suggested the next model up for a teenager in varsity softball with underhanded pitching. He is impressed with this UPM45 model and says it would be "good enough" if that's all you can afford, but their UPM55 might be a better choice. It's red and $380 on Amazon. Reviews seem mixed, but there aren't many so it's tough to say. Perhaps you'll find more reviews at another site. Good luck! We bought this for our 8 year old. At her ability level, it's perfect for her. It's pitches are consistent within about a 9" diameter and works very well, but pitches overhanded. I asked my hubby (who is their coach) and he suggested the next model up for a teenager in varsity softball with underhanded pitching. He is impressed with this UPM45 model and says it would be "good enough" if that's all you can afford, but their UPM55 might be a better choice. It's red and $380 on Amazon. Reviews seem mixed, but there aren't many so it's tough to say. Perhaps you'll find more... » Read More We bought this for our 8 year old. At her ability level, it's perfect for her. It's pitches are consistent within about a 9" diameter and works very well, but pitches overhanded. I asked my hubby (who is their coach) and he suggested the next model up for a teenager in varsity softball with underhanded pitching. He is impressed with this UPM45 model and says it would be "good enough" if that's all you can afford, but their UPM55 might be a better choice. It's red and $380 on Amazon. Reviews seem mixed, but there aren't many so it's tough to say. Perhaps you'll find more reviews at another site. Good luck! « Show Less
1880406
I bought this for my 8 year old & it is very sturdy. It is great for home practice.
1635707
It depends on the child's size. I bought "Easton Intermediate Natural Catcher Box Set" for my daughter. She is 5'3" and about 120.this set fits her great. The price on Amazon want bad either and we shopped around. He coach had a youth set and it didn't fit her right. She could use it, but it wasn't comfortable.
1416376
Yes it is very appropriate. Matter of fact appropriate for all ages. I use it myself to stay tuned up for my softball league.
691957
Softballs will come out at 60 mph. Dimpled machine type softballs will be a little faster and more accurate.. Keep in mind machines tend to be graded by 60' baseball mound for High School players.. Softballers never really move back that far.. If you insist on more speed check out the FirstPitch Original. This heavier machine throws about 10 mph more..
691954
I believe the manufacturer had a 60 mph softball rating and 80 mph for baseball.. its a good pitching machine. Just like the Juggs machine used by many high school teams. Make sure to use dimpled balls for safety reasons, if you use regular balls it has a tendency to pitch them all over the place at high speed setting.
2169186
I have a 5 year old and ahe loves it! I believe it would be good for all of your girls. The hands and feet on the mat is a huge help for them.
2140880
This machine is very slow compared to your average full sized machine.as far as age goes, parental judgment I think. If the child knows it can hurt them if they put their finger under the needle then I think they are old enough. However, I wouldn't let a toddler use it. I would let a school agEd child use it under supervision.
1186891
It is pretty durable, but it is more for younger kids learning and practicing I think. I do hit it with my kids and it is fun.
252980
My 18 year old daughter likes the bow alot. She is a new hunter to bow hunting so we are not sure yet how she will love it. I have been shooting this bow with her and I like it. Of coarse the arrows are not the greatest but they are good for practicing. We have had alot of fun with this bow so far.
1707458
This tee is great for players of any age. We bought one for our high school teams as a trial purchase last season. It's durability and ease of use made it a quick favorite when compared to the other tees we own. I would suggest getting some rubber mat homeplates to go with it so your players can work on pitch location and body position in the batter's box. One great thing about this tee is how easy it is to adjust pitch location.This is a great product for hitters of any age level! Hope this helps you out!
2150968
My son-in-law used this for when coaching youth league baseball so I asked him and he said softballs would be no problem. I know it is built sturdy. Hope this helps. I do know that when he used this, the fielders (10 to 12 yr olds) had to get used to not hearing the bat hitting the ball.
1013455
I think it works great. My 11 & 12 year old use it for homework and I use it to run a home embroidery machine. I have not noticed any problems at all with speed.
1813413
This will be our second season using the Accubat and our players are a mix of 13 and 14 year olds. You can definitely hit a baseball further with a regular bat but this product is very effective for medium and short-range fly balls. It takes some practice to get your range down but once you figure it out you should do fine with it.
564846
If I were a softball player I would use this with a baseball. If you train using a smaller ball then hit a bigger ball during games it should be easier to be successful.
2116685
It would be great for a 10 year old! Kids absolutely love this claw machine. It's just like playing an actually claw machine, just for a smaller cost and it's a smaller size.
600805
NO......I will honestly say spend a little more for the better machines...this one is terrible unless your kids are playing with plastic balls