Franklin Sports MLB 2-IN-1 Multi Position Return, 44 Inch X 61 Inch

by Franklin

Product Features

• Combination set includes traditional ball-return pitching trainer on one side, and Franklin's unique pitch trainer target and patented ball collection system on the other
• Lifelike, silk screened catcher with defined strike zone helps pitchers dial in their accuracy
• Removable storage bag, Easy Click assembly buttons, and Infinite Angle adjustment system
• Baked enamel frame measures 44 by 61 inches (W x H), and is 0.875 inches thick
• Heavy-duty 600-denier polyester material is reinforced with bungee netting system for added durability

Product Description

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Ideal for fun and training in the backyard or on the field, the MLB 2-in-1 combination set includes a traditional ball-return pitching trainer on one side, and Franklin's unique pitch trainer target and patented ball collection system with removable storage bag on the other. The baked enamel frame measures 44 by 61 inches (W x H), and is 0.875 inches thick, while heavy-duty 600-denier polyester material is reinforced with a bungee netting system for added durability. Easy Click assembly buttons and Infinite Angle adjustment system are convenient features, while a lifelike, silk screened catcher with defined strike zone helps pitchers dial in their accuracy.

About Franklin Sports
Franklin Sports was founded in 1946 by brothers Irving and Sidney Franklin, manufacturing a line of youth sporting goods products. Today, the company is run by Irvin's son, Larry J. Franklin, and is a global sporting goods brand, offering products for professional athletes and aspiring kids alike.

Product Description

The 2-in-1 combination set features a traditional return ball trainer on one side with our unique pitch trainer target and ball collection system on the reverse. Great fun for the backyard or field.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 44.5 x 8.8 x 3.5 inches ; 11.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001M20PLO
• Item model number: 2719
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,858 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #1 in Sports & Outdoors > Team Sports > Baseball > Training Equipment > Pitching Trainers
  • #1 in Sports & Outdoors > Fan Shop > Sports Equipment > Baseball Equipment > Baseball Gear

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lasted 10 minutes before it broke. Terrible design., November 12, 2010

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PAUL BRADSHAW (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Sports MLB 2-IN-1 Multi Position Return, 44 Inch X 61 Inch (Sports)

My 14 year old son was eager to get this item to practice his pitching, so I bought it and spent an hour and a half assembling it (horrible instructions, BTW. Tiny, unclear, black and white pictures). After about 10 minutes of pitching my son told me that there was a problem. This product has amazingly poor design in that the metal rods on either side of the pitching practice canvas are connected with flimsy *plastic* screws. Now the manufacturer never envisaged a problem with this? Bearing in mind that the users of this product will be throwing hard baseballs at it, some of which will inevitably miss the center target and hit the plastic connectors? Sure enough, one of my son's fastballs (60mph or so) had hit one of the plastic connectors, which immediately (and predictably) cracked and split, after which it could not hold the metal rods together, rendering the product useless.

So now I have to spend an hour or so disassembling this product to return it. All in all a bad experience with a substandard, shoddy item.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to adjust, easy to use!, July 28, 2010

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KMA - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Franklin Sports MLB 2-IN-1 Multi Position Return, 44 Inch X 61 Inch (Sports)

I got this for our elementary age softball pitcher and middle school age infielder and it is great for both! The pitching side has two options with either the catcher picture that "catches" pitches in the strike zone or the reverse plain background with strike zone outline. The catcher provides instant feedback and no quibbling about whether it was in the strike zone. If the pitch goes in, it was good.

The opposite side of the frame has the bounce-back net. You can change the tilt very easily to get it to return fly balls or grounders. It is great for one person to practice fielding.

This product has ended a lot of bickering, letting each child do their own practice. The only downfall is that because of the tilt needed on the fielding side, it is impractical to use both sides at once, which would have been perfect. But this is easy and, so far, durable and I recommend it highly!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, can't say enough!!, September 20, 2010

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Western Pa Mom "Go Steelers!!" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Franklin Sports MLB 2-IN-1 Multi Position Return, 44 Inch X 61 Inch (Sports)

This is an excellent product for a very good price compared to other nets. The pitching side works great with the ball collection bag and the other is great for fielding practice. I was able to put it together with little problem (the net side was a little hard with the bungees and trying to pull very hard). I would highly recommend this net for aspiring tweens who want to learn to pitch strikes and field bouncers!