Can we use a woode or metal bat?
2026133
Yes, we use wood, metal and wiffle bats at the house and or practice. Hitting wiffleballs, softballs, baseballs and tennis balls so far. It's a good T to have for the price. You really can't go wrong with it with young hitters.
2026134
Of course. It's a tee. You can use any bat type - or even a broom stick should you want.
1597331
Depends on the bat used. I have the boys use a heavier wooden bat when training on this to strengthen hands, wrists, and overall swing. When used with a wooden bat noise is very minimal.
613042
You probably want something with a larger surface area than a regular metal hammer. We use the butt end of a small axe or a rubber mallet. The metal-to-metal contact doesn't mess up the stakes, but with a regular hammer I'd be more worried about messing up your hand.
1112329
it uses huge round ones, 4 or 6...we dont use this any more our kids kill all the balls with alloy bats. this is only for kids !
1350910
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.
543941
I use a wood bat with pitching up to mid-low 80s and haven't had a stinger yet. However in cages with Iron Mike machine I will get them... I have never had a glove that completely eliminates stingers, but I would imagine it would be too thick with padding thus losing grip and feel.
1746603
no you cannot. The instruction book warns against them. Nylon and wood utensils are recommended.
211639
my neighbor has had bats twice now last year 50 bats this year close to 80 bats needs to be facing east or SE ,not on tree on house or barn or pole .his is on barn
1725662
Unless you're planning on batting by method of leaving it out on the street and letting the bat take on a Steam Roller, a Mastodon, or an airplane landing on it, I haven't had much trouble. This bat has been awesome so far. If you want something more "traditional" go wooden. But for the price, this thing's is as reliable as 'Ol reliable. I would've said Old Yeller, but we know where that story goes.
1693414
designed for metal, should work just fine on wood, The other way around I would worry.
1856376
I would not recommend trying that. Definitely not the ideal tool for that job, as these are really made with wood in mind.
1001784
No, a bat house would not work on this pole. Needs a stronger, preferably wooden pole.
1258295
You can, but you will use a lot of Abatron. You could mix wood chips in with it, but again very pricy.
1743174
Not sure what the first person was talking about being able to 'mount it to a wood wall'. There are no mounting holes or hooks to mount this device. The plug sticks out the back so it is even difficult to be able to mount it with command strips or something similar. I used duck tape to tape a loop of wire to the back and then hung that on a hook. On the good side, it does seem to work. If you are using it outside (we have covered porches), you need to get the device close to where the bats 'hang out'.
850109
I think you can use regular baseballs but they are harder on the wheel and the wheel won't last as long and it will rip the leather off the ball after a couple of uses..If you buy the machine use the machine balls they work good.
1350909
A regular baseball bat is fine. This machine will help with hand/eye coordination. The balls are very small and it will help them perfect their hitting.
1714381
We have bats already flying about. We hope to increase the population by installing the bat house. The weather has not permitted us to install yet. We will have to wait until spring to install it