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Simple Reviews
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
The Heater Jr. pitching machine is solid but not perfect. It has a powerful 1/4 horsepower DC motor that ensures consistent and reliable performance, which is great for accurate pitching practice. The 12-ball automatic ball feeder is a nice touch and makes practicing more efficient, allowing for hands-free use and a ball every 10 seconds. I also appreciate the adjustable speed control, which ranges from 15 to 48 MPH, giving you flexibility to practice different pitch types.However, while it works well, I feel like it could offer more in terms of features or ease of use. Still, it's a solid choice if you're looking for something reliable and effective for training.
Clark Griswold
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
For the price point, this is a good machine. We have put appx 2000-2500 balls thru the machine in 16 months, and I just ordered a replacement tire as the original tire is showing wear to the point I think it will pop soon. I want to have one on hand to prevent downtime. Kids have been loving this, esp age 7-10. Must use the yellow dimpled balls. Baseballs don't do well in this machine, and I believe it wears out / damages both the baseball and the tire inside the machine. People commenting on vibration / noise need to make sure the tire is inflated to 40psi. The sticker on the machine says "20-22psi", and I called the company to confirm this sticker is INCORRECT, please note that. I noticed louder noise / vibration and checked the tire, it was low. I added air up to 38 or so psi and noise went away. You do have to adjust the machine when using on dirt- the kick from the pitch moves the machine in dirt slightly, and the pitches are affected in this way. You also have to make slight adjustments throughout the session, on height/ trajectory, etc. Not rocket science. I have noticed much more consistent pitches when we use the machine on grass vs dirt. the autofeeder is inconsistent, so I do not use it. Overall, I recommend this machine for age 7-10 kids, they have tons of fun. Used it for Little League coach pitch team batting practice, every kid loved it.Update: the replacement tire I received is solid rubber, not a tube tire like the little bike tire it came with. I like this solid rubber tire way better, it is more consistent and we don't have to worry about topping it off with air. Very satisfied with the pitching machine, we gotta be over 3500 pitches thrown with it now.
Tabitha Williams
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
The accuracy and distance is off, the baseballs do not feed through the machine smoothly. I would like to return it for a full refund.
Sponge
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2022
cant place hitting spot cause pitches different distance each time - huge waste of money
Randy D. Schock
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
I read reviews of people who had problems with accuracy and repeatability on pitching. Adjusting the air pressure on the tire and using yellow pitching machine balls I could lanch a ball 100 feel and land in a 5 foot area. My grandson can hit ball consistantly. IT WORKS GREAT!!!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
Easy to assemble, more accurate with dimples than base balls. It works for base balls just have to take some time to adjust. Overall great machine for the money.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2016
Good!!!
Pamela M Swain
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2015
grandson loves it
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
Great product for the money. Gran kids love it. The best part about it is, it can pitches regular sized baseballs. (Or any type ball that's the same size as a baseball. (ie wiffle balls, baseballs, dimpled balls, etc)). It's totally adjustable for speed & distance. The younger kids get a kick out catching fly balls using the wiffle balls. I would say it's good for kids up to 12 years old. It does not throw curve balls & it does not throw a perfect strike every time, but thats not a problem.I'll try and include a short clip of the product in action if I can figure how.
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