I see a lot of the reviews are for softball. I am looking for a reasonable pitching machine for baseball BP. Dimple balls will be used. This ok?
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This listing here is for The Heater Baseball Pitching machine. It will throw real baseballs or dimpled machine balls. There is a seperate Sofball pitching machine listed individually . The Heater Baseball is an excellent reasonably priced pitching machine that comes with an auto feeder.
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Baseball, works pretty good. Replacement balls cost a lot though. I've used it quite a bit & is great fot practice. Customer service is excellent.
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You don't need a special bat, but I would be recommend it. However, I do not recommend the machine. The concept is great, but the quality on the machine I purchased was extremely poor. Try a JUGS machine (Small-Ball® Pitching Machine). Lots more money, but I bet it's worth it. I don't own that machine though.
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No, it's meant for a small, inflatable ball (which they provide). We have also used one of those smaller balls that you use in a pool (they soak up water...about baseball sized) and it worked well. Great way for multiple players to have fun!
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Yes, these are those balls. I picked up the baseball sized ones. I have been working out with them with my two boys and one of there cousins. We have access to a gym and our work outs are very intense. I have noticed a great deal difference in the swing of all three boys since using the TC Balls. Their contact is much more solid, bat speed extremely quicker, and the ball just jumps off their bats. If used properly and regularly the returns on your investment will pay off in folds. Best of Luck!~Coach Frank G. in Minnesota
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There are different kinds of ball machines. The ones that launch a ball with spinning wheels, like used by baseball coaches, will not work very well with these low compression balls. A machine that uses air compression would work better, or a machine that "throws" the ball like a catapult would work. Hope that helps!
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Atec SFT baseballs and Softballs, as well as foam miniballs. The balls are lighter than regular baseballs but works well for portability and doesn't ruin expensive Easton and DeMarini bats. The machine comes with different sized tubes to throw the different sized balls, and easily adjustable. Please note that there are Super SFT balls too, which are softer and will work, but will not work at the same setting as the SFT balls. Make sure you use the same balls so you don't have to change the setting on the machine, which requires an Allen wrench (included) with the machine to adjust the tube size. The machine comes with 3 SFT baseballs, 3 SFT softballs, and 10 miniballs. They are optic (neon like) yellow, not darker yellow-gold. I use this machine for all of my team's practices, great for BP, but also for consistent fly balls, popups, ground balls, and catcher's practice. I use a Black and Decker 500W inverter portable power source ($75 at Home Depot) to power the unit while on a field. Kids love it, saves my arm, and makes practices more efficient.
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In the entire case, I had no broken balls and no noticeable dimples. They were definitely worth the price for me. I agree with Abe that these are not what you want for high-level competition, but they're a great buy for recreational use.
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No, it is too inaccurate. I used the 11' balls I had when I first used the machine. However, it works great with the dimpled pitching machine balls.
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The Joola iPong poly pro balls I got are really seamless. At this price, I don't think you're getting quality seamless. I'm sure these are fine for beer pong but if you need regulation ping pong you might want to buy a better ball.
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I've used it with 11 and 12 inch regular softballs. The girls said it hurt hitting the 12 inch ones, but didn't complain about the 11 inch ones. There is one adjustment on the top to switch it over to baseballs. I believe regular balls would be fine.
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This pitching machine works really well with the plastic balls. Sometimes the children get hit with them. It can hurt pretty bad. I'd sure hate to see it be hard balls. It's a great machine!!!
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Yes because it's narrower which gives it a little more spring. It's best used as a protective net for pitching and drills. If using for soft toss, the BowNet Soft toss net is a better choice (wider and less spring with BowNet Big Mouth and the Jugs Travel and Instant screens working best if you want to deaden and collect balls for soft toss
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No...the machine is not strong enough to push out a baseball. Only use the type of balls it comes with.
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Not like and Easton or DeMarini...has pop out of the box but would recommend using it to hit ground balls etc to help its cause...
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The Baseline does not pitch curve balls. It pitches up to 65 MPH. For a curve ball from the same manufacturer, the First Pitch 2 Wheel curve ball machine throws up to 105 MPH & curve balls. Here are the specs: Throws dimple balls, real baseballs, 11" and 12" softballs, and foam / lightweight balls Throws curve balls, sliders, knuckle balls, fastballs, tailing fastballs and sidearm curves Has adjustable legs for baseball / softball use Has both a swivel function and a side to side adjustment that allows for angling the tires to throw the different pitches Ball turret makes both left handed and right handed pitches possible 1/3 HP U.S. made motor is more powerful than most machines on the market Fully enclosed motor also features oversize shaft and bearing for more strength & durability All steel construction Contoured ball track channels the ball through the machine for a more accurate pitch Spring loaded pivot point allows for smooth adjustments Contoured skid plate for greater accuracy and longer ball life Rubber capped legs prevent tube from filling up with dirt and provide solid footing on any surface Full size pitching machine tires provide long life and minimal wear on balls Easy to read control panel with a 0 through 10 speed dial representing 0 to 100 MPH Precision dampening lock allows for easy angle adjustments and locks machine setting during use Throws ground balls, pop flies and everything in between Weighs 110 pounds Optional Auto-Feeder available holds 16 BB or 12 SB FREE SHIPPING to the continental US Five Year top to bottom Manufacturer's Warranty Thanks for your interest! Regards Marty Schupak Youth Sports Club
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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!