Does anyoen know if this will work for baseballs?
2007919
I don't think so. The tennis balls flex a little as they get picked up from bottom of cage. Baseballs don't have that flex. They're gonna bend the cage and then they will just fall out from bottom. If you use it just as a stand to hold baseballs. Then that would work fine.
2007920
It will definitely hold baseballs but I am not sure the quick pickup function will work such as it does with tennis balls. The balls are what flex (not the cage) as they pass through the wires when you push the cage down over the ball. If you are thinking of using it as a stand to hold baseballs while pitching, for example, it would work perfect (i.e.) hip high to reach in a grab another ball to throw.
2007921
I doubt it would work for baseballs. It works by squeezing the balls between the rails. Baseballs are larger and harder than tennis balls, if they squeeze through the rails, they would likely bend the rails and the balls would end up falling out. Just my guess.
1499641
Yes. I bought this and used the top tier for a giant baseball. Worked great!
2000637
It worked well with a softball/baseball. Have to order another one because it broke but I thinks it's more dup to user error than the actual net.
1046681
I bought 3 of them and all 3 were broken and did not work, so I am not sure if a working model will work with any size ball. I wouldn't waste your money.
656494
Assuming it has a threaded hole in the bottom of it, I expect it would work fine. I bought a rotating ball head at the same time, for a lot more flexibility.
882553
It all depends on whether the mounting plate at the back of the ball-joint part is the same. There are at least two basic shapes for that plate; one has the square plate like mine. They also sell mounts with a more diamond-like shape. get that part right and you're fine so long as it's a one-inch ball on the end. Hope that helps.
2166460
I see no reason why not. Just need a place to mount the base ball, the arm that clamps to the base ball allows you to position it at any angle you need. The arm also comes in several lengths too.
1996825
Yes, it would probably handle tennis balls well. It does baseballs OK but its a very fragile unit and the plastic ball holder and its bracket breaks easily. Mine broke the first day and I had to go redneck on it to bolster its weak points. I personally would stay away from this item.
1387355
I am not sure but regular baseballs go through this thing great. Once I got used to it, I actually get more consistent pitches than with the Jugs machine we use.
2009103
No, I used the Jugs 9 inch yellow dimpled balls and they run fine, if using a baseball the ones with higher stitching tend to be a problem.
905427
Im not sure how big a cricket ball is but if its smaller than a softball it will go right thru the gaps in the net, otherwise it might work as long as its not a heavy type ball. Sorry I'm not familiar with cricket but i hope that helps
829197
Yes. We use it to hit baseballs off the tee, but softballs would work the same.
1846437
No, its not meant for that. It would be extremely dangerous to hit into it as it would come back at a high rate of speed, not to mention you would have to be awfully good to hit it consistently from a distance. Its for pitchimg and fielding, not for hitting. Hope that helps.
1127577
no. this only works with tennis balls. they sell a different ball saver for racquetballs which is smaller than this one.
1291786
I bought it for my grandson and he uses it but I don't know if it will throw a breaking pitch. I'll see what I can find out.
269593
It is designed to work on holes that have plugs. So if the exercise ball you have has the same inlet as a large exercise ball (a plastic pin that is pulled out when inflating and inserted when done), then it will work great.I use it for my exercise ball, but I have a large one about 3 ft. in diameter.
756994
I use for softballs... However, my answer is NO. The problem is that all these types of Pitching Machines are specifically set for the machine-ball size and weight. Another issue is that the raised surface of the laces will cause some very erratic throwing motion... The only machines that use regulation balls are the "arm" style that imitate the nature throwing motion.