Trend Sports Heater Heavy Duty Real Pitching Machine Review
Lowest Prices
 | $399.00 |
| $399.90 |
 | $399.99 |
Specifications
- Motor: ¼ horsepower motor
- Weight: 53.2 pounds
- Speed range: 15 to 50 miles per hour
- Power source: A/C power
- 10 speed levels
- Steel legs
- Recommended age: 8 and up
- Model Number: HTR6000BBC
Pros
- Lightweight
- Price
- Accurate
- Variable speed
- Adjustable tilt
- Enclosed wheels
- Easy to assemble
- Easy to use
Cons
- Screws need to be tightened
- Tire pressure needs to be maintained at 30-32 psi
- Needs Heater dimpled balls for best results
Review
The Trend Sports Heater Heavy-Duty Real Baseball Pitching Machine weighs 53.2 pounds and has very stable steel legs with rubber tips. Its wheels are enclosed for maximum safety. It has a ¼ horsepower motor that is regulated with a very flexible speed control system that goes up to 10 levels. At level 1, the machine pitches at a speed of 15 miles per hour. At its fastest, level 10, it will throw at a speed of 50 miles per hour.
It is great for both catching and batting practice. The machine has an adjustable tilt to practice catching grounders and fly-balls. The pitching machine can also throw grounders, pop-ups and line drives. The ball feeder that it is shipped with can hold a total of 12 baseballs. The feeder will drop a ball into the pitching machine every 9 seconds when in use.
Little League or personal use
It is good for recreation and training purposes. Anyone can practically practice their ball skills without needing another player. This pitching machine is Little League approved and is known for its accuracy. Whether for Little League or home use, it is a good machine. It can be used by actual players. It can even be a great way to spend quality time with the family. Even family members who do not really play might enjoy it.
The machine is plugged into any A/C power supply. The wall outlet will do just fine. However, for outdoor use, one might choose to get the RollingPower battery pack for convenience. If one happens to own a generator already, that will do just fine.
The machine uses an air-filled tire which has to be maintained at a constant pressure of around 30 psi. This air-filled tire is made for less ball wear and longer life. In addition, cleaning the tire from time to time with a 100 grit sandpaper is also advised to get rid of the accumulated dirt and debris.
Balls to use
It is advised to use Heater dimple balls with this machine. However, this pitching machine can throw regular baseballs and whiffle balls as well. The machine itself will be shipped with only one ball. Make sure to use good quality balls.
Synthetic and cheap balls tend to melt inside the tire. After some time, the balls will just get stuck in the machine due to the melted plastic. They also tend to get stripped, fly slower and are much less consistent. It is also a good idea to rotate more balls. This makes sure that the ones used will not wear out so easily. For more consistent pitching, it is better to feed the balls in the same manner all the time.
The Heater Heavy-Duty Real Baseball Pitching Machine with Bonus Auto-Ball Feeder has a 30 day money back guarantee. If one is not satisfied with this product, he or she can just return it. It also comes with a one year warranty. Just in case something does go wrong, the unit can be replaced.
Bottom line: The Heater Heavy-Duty Real Baseball Pitching Machine with Bonus Auto-Ball Feeder is reasonably priced, easy to assemble, easy to use and accurate. The speed and the angle of the pitches can easily be adjusted through its flexible speed control and adjustable tilt. It is a good machine for people of various ages and skill level.
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