Can someone tell me what baseballs and softballs I have to order for this atec pitching machine? Thanks.
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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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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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Not sure...they say in the manual you should only use these balls as the wheel will get worn out if you use diffeentry types of balls which might be true now that I have been using it. My opinion though is these balls are awesome! They hit well and fly a good deal distance. The girls still can throw them though they are much lighter than the traditional softballs. I love them and so does the team. If you get hit with them they don't hurt either. I would recommend sticking with the balls that is used for the machine.
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I have used the accubat with regular baseballs and the softer baseballs used in tee ball. Both worked very well.
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We used the machine for baseball practice. I don't see why the machine would not be great for softball batting practice. We only just started using the machine and did find the pitching to quite accurate. We are also able to practice fly balls and ground balls with just a setting change which only time about a minute. This machine is really cool....
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I just bought the AT1226 sand blaster from Amazon. When I tried to buy extra nozzles (MP 3109 replacement kit), I found Amazon is out of stock. I emailed Campbell Hausfeld and they told me their warehouse was temporarily out of stock. I'm thinking of returning the gun based on the unavailability of replacement nozzles.
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t ball really young ages....i really would be careful about buying this one it broke in the first day i did get my money back...i ended up ordering Trend Sports Sandlot Pitching Machine4.2 out of 5 stars (4)$119.99 its more but it will last just my thought thanks
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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.
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I tried regular baseball in the machine and it struggled. If they are close in weight it may struggle. Hope this helps
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Most of the sets comes only with the pitching wedge. So, you have to choose what you want to compose your set.
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Trend Sports Slider Lite Synthetic Leather Pitching Machine Baseballs by the DozenI use a light weight soft ball and have had no issues with them.
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dear sir,just make an order and let me know which bat you are required.many thanks
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Good Morning,Sorry it took me so long to answer your email but we were closed for a 4 day weekend.This machine only uses baseballs.
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I don't think so. ATEC only recommends sft type balls. If you check their website it states that. If you tried to throw dimple balls or anything harder than sft type, you could damage the machine. That being said, it is a great machine and will throw approx 60 mph. I highly recommend getting a cheap net backstop so it makes it easier to return missed throws.
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Does anybody know where to buy the pitcher? It look like just what I need, but I can't find anything like it. Thanks!!
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It was at the time. However I HIGHLY recommend not purchasing this bat. Both of the ones we had suffered the same break. We have had ones from DeMarini and Louisville Slugger that have multiple seasons and are still going strong. If money is an issue there are many,many, softball players who upgrade yearly and then sell off their still good used bats. Perhaps that is another option for some.
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Great machine! Unfortunately uou have to use their balls ONLY! Metal bats work great!