Heater Baseball/Softball Combo Pitching Machine With Auto Feeder

by Trend Sports

Product Features

• 12 Second Automatic Ball Feeder
• Durable 10in Air Filled Tire
• Powerful 1/4 Horse DC Motor
• Varible Speed Control from 15-60 MPH
• Pitches Baseballs and 11in and 12in Softballs

Product Description

The Heater Combo baseball/softball pitching machine from Trend Sports is the ideal machine for all aspects of on-field training. The variable speed function allows for pitches between 15 and 60 miles per hour, great for improving your hitting, developing muscle memory, and raising batting averages. Additionally, the combo can be adjusted to throw balls for fielding and catcher's drills.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 18 inches ; 40 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 69.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00164WCUU
• Item model number: HTR6000SB
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,431 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for Tremendous Performance!, March 13, 2009

By 

B. MOORE (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heater Baseball/Softball Combo Pitching Machine With Auto Feeder (Misc.)

I purchased the Heater Combo Pitching Machine and an Xtender 30ft Batting Cage from Hookem Sports. I could not be happier! I was looking to put in a batting cage in our backyard for my daughters (4,8,9) to grow up with as they advanced through the levels of fast pitch softball. I chose the Combo so we could start with 11" softballs and move up to 12" as the girls got bigger.

The cage was a little tricky to set up by myself...I'm sure it would have been A LOT easier if I had an extra set of hands to help when installing the netting. But, nonetheless, I was able to get it done by myself, which is saying something as to the ease of setup!

The machine was very easy to get set up, and pitches unbelievably accurately! The whole package is perfect to help build their confidence and to improve their hitting ability. My 9 year old can't stay out of it! They all love it. It will even pitch wiffle balls to my 4 year old!

The machine is basic to use, and feels very safe. Speed adjustment is easy, and it's plenty fast! The speed dial goes to 10...at the 30 ft distance, around level 5 is perfect for my 9 year old. Level 4 is good for the 8 yr old. I fired a few balls through at levels 8,9, and 10...and I think I would have had a tough time hitting the higher levels at that distance. I know this machine and cage will really benefit the girls as they get older, making them quicker and quicker with their bat.

I only hope the machine and cage will last. But even if I have to replace one or both of them after a few years...it's still a bargain compared to what other backyard batting cage setups cost.

Curtis from Hookem Sports was very helpful. He answered several email questions from me quickly and accurately. Plus I feel he gave me a great price that included free shipping (available from most retailers on the Heater), but also a couple dozen Heater dimple balls that really do pitch amazingly straight!