Question 1

I need something like this for my dog, I say need because my shoulder/arm can't take much more. Will this work or any other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

The balls are very fragile , so a very light bite would deform them and once deformed they won’t go smoothly through passage and will get stuck. I got it last week and I’m now training my Labrador to put the balls into the machine. I might try other balls if I find one that  might work

Question 2

how fast does it go

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About 30 to 40 mph from a distance of 25 to 30 feet. The balls that come with it, or are recommended for it, are junk, however it works great if you buy JUGGS plastic balls. I've had one in my basement for several years hitting JUGGS balls with wood bats and love it. The balls break occasionally after a long period of time but can really take a beating.  I set-up the machine on stacked crates so that the machine is at shoulder height thus replicating a very inexpensive indoor pitching machine. If you buy good balls they will be delivered consistently in the strike zone. The best money I've spent for practicing baseball in the winter.

Question 3

Can you put baseballs in it

Accepted Answer

No real baseballs, just plastic ones.

Question 4

Do you have to hit with a whiffle bat or can you use a real/aluminum bat?

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My son, daughter, and myself have used a child's aluminum T-ball bat. I can swing full speed with jugs poly baseballs and no issues. Jugs Balls are more consistent than the ones it came with. Huge upgrade for small money. Other limited flight styles may work also. Only have tried jugs based on others reviews and recommendations. Glad I did!!

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ASIN	B0007DHT8Q
Age Range Description	3 years+
Ball Type	baseball
Best Sellers Rank	#32,130 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #9 in Baseball & Softball Pitching Machines
Brand Name	Franklin Sports
Color	Blue & silver
Construction Type	stitched
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (9,324)
Included Components	pitching machine, six balls
Item Type Name	Franklin Sports MLB Electronic Baseball Pitching Machine – Height Adjustable – Ball Pitches Every 7 Seconds – Includes 6 Plastic Baseba
Item Weight	3.19 Pounds
League Name	NHL
Manufacturer	MLB
Manufacturer Part Number	6696S3X
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	6696S3
Number of Items	1
Size	One Size
Sport Type	Baseball
Stitching Type	Stitched
Team Name	USA
UPC	025725382392
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	90 DAY

Franklin Sports MLB Electronic Baseball Pitching Machine - Automatic Youth Pitching Machine with (6) Plastic Baseballs Included -Youth Baseball Pitcher

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