Jugs Lite-Flite Pitching Machine
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: JugsBrand: Jugs
Release Date: 2008-07-10
Model: M6000
Product features:
- Lightweight pitching machine for honing swings of up-and-coming hitters
- Throws lite baseballs and softballs or Jugs Bulldog baseballs and softballs
- Full range of movement adjusts for fastballs, curve balls, and sliders
- Swivel-design base rotates 360 degrees, throws left and right-handed pitches
- 1/8 Horsepower, 1.3 amplifier motor, weighs 35-Pounds, 1-year warranty
Sports reviews of Jugs Lite-Flite Pitching Machine
Customer Review: Great pitching machine for kids!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Growing up my Dad bought me an ATEC pitching machine in high school and we built a 90 foot pro-style batting cage complete with Yankee stadium clay around home plate so I know pitching machines. This is NOT that kind of machine but if you have Little Leaguers or especially a child transitioning from tee ball to pitching this is THE machine for you. I just bought one used on craigslist the other day but bought the special "Lite Flite" balls here on Amazon. If you can't or don't want to pick one up used, Amazon definitely has a great price on it. I HIGHLY recommend you also pick up the JUGS Instant Screen as a back-stop at the same time. The great thing about the "soft" baseballs are that my son (8 years old) didn't worry about getting hit, even though I had beaned him a bunch of time the previous week trying to pitch to him. He took right to the machine and within minutes was honing his swing. It really allowed me to give instruction and watch his technique and not worry about pitching (or hitting him as the case had been!). Daddy even got a chance to hit a few balls the other day. The great thing is that the balls feel solid when hitting them and "pop" off the bat but really don't travel very far (I only managed to rock a few balls about 150 feet or so) so they are pretty easy to contain in your back yard or any decent size playground. I recommend 2 to 3 dozen "Lite Flite" balls and no more or you will lose track of them.
This is really a great training device for young up and coming ball players and even young teeanage hitters. It is money well spent (especially when you consider what they charge at a batting cage these days) and it is such a well built machine that when your kids outgrow it you will have no problem recouping at least 50% of it's price on eBay or Craigslist if you keep it in good condition.
It works off AC power so remember to have a long extension cord, a small generator or buy the battery pack (expensive at about $175). You could make your own battery system for about $75 with a simple DC to AC inverter (like they sell for your car cigarette lighter) at $30, a 12volt 18 amp hour battery pack (around $30) and a charger ($15)and stuff it all in a small carry bag.
Short of buying a $900-2000 "real" pitching machine, this is your best and only bet for the price, especially if you can find a used one. Good luck!!
Description of Jugs Lite-Flite Pitching Machine
The JUGS Lite-Flite Machine delivers Big League pitches for the Minor league price. In your backyard, on the field or in the gym, if you love to hit, a JUGS Lite-Flite Machine is perfect for you. No matter if you want slow tosses or challenging breaking pitches, the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine promises to deliver lots of strikes and lots of fun. The JUGS Lite-Flite Machine is made up of cast steel with a brand New 3 Year Guarantee! The JUGS Lite-Flite Machine has a 1/8 HP, 1.3 Amp Motor and runs on regular 110 AC or Optional JUGS Lite-Flite Battery Pack.Pitch for pitch and dollar for dollar, the Jugs Lite-Flite pitching machine is a terrific choice for up-and-coming hitters who want to hone their swings. The Lite-Flite isn't a big-league pitching machine, as it's designed to throw only Lite-Flite baseballs and 11- or 12-inch softballs or Jugs Bulldog baseballs and softballs. As a result, young hitters can learn how to hit sharp-breaking pitches without worrying about bruises or bone breaks. However, that doesn't mean the Lite-Flite won't prepare you for the bigs. The machine offers a full range of movement that adjusts for all types of pitches, including fastballs, curveballs, and sliders. In addition, you can adjust the swivel-design base casting 360 degrees to simulate fly balls, ground balls, and pop-ups--a must for fielders who want to practice defense in the backyard. And it doesn't matter which side of the plate you prefer, as the Lite-Flite throws both left- and right-handed pitches.
Other features include the Jugs' "always see the ball" delivery system; a quick-change design with exclusive Switch-and-Play knobs for adjusting the machine from baseball to softball in seconds; a portable design that fits snugly into two heavy-duty carrying bags; and a 1/8-horsepower, 1.3 amp motor. Designed to work both indoors and outdoors, the Lite-Flite weighs only 35 pounds and carries a one-year warranty.
Note: The Lite-Flite is compatible with the Jugs rechargeable battery pack (sold separately), a self-contained battery that runs your Lite-Flite machine for up to 3 hours of continuous use. Designed to recharge in only four hours, the battery pack comes complete with a 32-inch extension cord, a battery recharger, a nylon shoulder strap, and a heavy-duty nylon carrying case.
 You can adjust the machine to throw both left- and right-handed pitches. |
- Recommended age: 5 to adult
- Speed range: 30 to 50 miles per hour
- Speed adjustments: Dial
- Rechargeable battery pack: Sold separately
- Power source: 110-volt AC
- Motor: 1/8-horsepower, 1.3 amp
- 360-degree swivel: Yes
- Cover: Yes, optional
- Automatic feeder: No
- In-line switch: No
- Weight: 35 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year
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