Can you use the sklz mini practice balls for the pitching machine?
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It came with little balls -light weight that fit into the machine - they are not normal baseball - I suspect that they are 'Mini' balls
1279497
I don't think so , my umpire last week(ASA) wont let me use it. Now im looking to trade for the SPSYMA model.
1347654
It won't work with foam or plastic practice balls yet. Not sure it ever will register with something that light. Just regular ones.
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.
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We did use this in a batting cage for practice hits..but it was larger than a 12 foot. I believe 12 foot would be to close. I used practice balls that I ordered from here. (Wilson A1030 3-Dozen Bucket of Baseballs) These were better than the balls that were given to play the games with.. Hope this helps.. You can't beat the price on this machine...if you go any where else it usually runs $200.00. Good luck and hope this helps.
1458559
Yes! I use it with both of my son's with T's, soft-toss and pitching drills. Works perfectly.
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.
1846440
My grandson for whom we bought the pitch back net just happens to be visiting. He loves it for lacrosse, but does not think it would work for batting practice. I think he is a reliable source. : )
802766
there are probably other, cheaper alternatives, but I bought some of these when I purchased our Franklin, and they work fine with the machine. Franklin Sports MLB Replacement Foam Balls 2 pk No. 14941
2274317
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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They recommend using the balls that are sold with the batting machine for the cage. We wanted to use hard balls also and it is not recommended. We returned this batting cage because we couldn't use hardballs and it was difficult to get into the cage.
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Regular balls are not recommenced by the mfg so I have never tried and do not plan to. Would recommend some other machine. Bill
313152
Yes you can. You could order them from the company or you can go to your local dollar/toy store and pick up a pkg of balls. :)
2005460
I would say yes if your ball is larger than a softball but no if it's not. The cellophane is not very thick.
275900
Yes but you need make sure that the shank(shaft size of the ball) is the correct diameter
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I'm going to say yes for two reasons. First, I saw my granddaughter using hers to practice serving. Second,SKLZ sells one for volleyball and it looks pretty much the same.
2017589
Not sure, never tried them. I bought a barrel of the Jugs small-balls from Amazon when I bought this machine, and I would occasionally find a ball in the backyard when mowing.