Can this throw a regulation softball?
756993
This will not throw a regulation softball. You need the soft foam balls. I think it comes with 1 of the softballs, but you can get a dozen reasonably priced on Amazon. This is a great machine for the $$.
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.
713562
this would work great for that, if the person throwing is skilled enough to hit this size target.
1632625
No, this net does not have less give than the soft toss net. It still has some give so you do not want to be directly behind it when throwing pitches. I recommend standing at least another foot away.
1403259
No. It's not big enough to hold any regulation sized baseball or softball. It's a mini version of the actual Gold Glove. It's really cool.
2151417
I use it to hit softballs at cages and it works fine. Thick grip and weight might make it awkward to hit fielding practice.
1471660
Yes. It tilts up, down and sideways to throw curves. You can shorten the rear leg to throw flys. It only goes to 60mph, so it's not as fast as off the bat.
1697553
Yes. But this is made for a universal ball. You just need the smaller pin it sounds like.
691955
The description, to me, is misleading. I haven't had success using regulation softballs off of it. Dimple balls work great, though. Good accuracy. The machine advertises it will pitch up to 70 mph, and I have clocked pitches coming out of it at around 67 mph.
314388
Depends upon weight of the ball, presuming they are about the same size as a baseball. Regulation baseballs are by weight, too heavy.
164028
No...the machine is not strong enough to push out a baseball. Only use the type of balls it comes with.
1846437
No, its not meant for that. It would be extremely dangerous to hit into it as it would come back at a high rate of speed, not to mention you would have to be awfully good to hit it consistently from a distance. Its for pitchimg and fielding, not for hitting. Hope that helps.
1164680
It is but it is heavier than a tennis ball. It will not work on hard surfaces, even semi frozen turf. The ball will turn off when it hits the ground it thrown to high.
1029647
Yes you can. There is a mechanism that allows you to change the start position of the curl to as high as you wish. In the picture it's the round disc device.
564846
If I were a softball player I would use this with a baseball. If you train using a smaller ball then hit a bigger ball during games it should be easier to be successful.
1458562
I've used it to hit softballs off a tee to warm up for my men's softball league. It worked fine.
867051
Yes it can. The suspended ball and its fixings can be completely removed rather easily leaving just the net. Hit into it or pitch into it, it does both. The angle of the net can be adjusted to bounce back grounders, line drives or pop ups. The net comes with cloth tape you weave into the net to create a visual strike zone when used as a pitch back net.
1627114
No, I don't believe so. The ball it shoots out is only 7 1/2 inches in diameter -- slightly smaller than a baseball.