Can regular softballs be used?
1387354
Yes. But it will tear the cover with a lot of use. I found the practice balls last longer
1387355
I am not sure but regular baseballs go through this thing great. Once I got used to it, I actually get more consistent pitches than with the Jugs machine we use.
691955
The description, to me, is misleading. I haven't had success using regulation softballs off of it. Dimple balls work great, though. Good accuracy. The machine advertises it will pitch up to 70 mph, and I have clocked pitches coming out of it at around 67 mph.
1656013
Yes, there is a replacement kit for the ball, which is easy to swap out. You can even swap it out with a softball replacement kit.
992570
ASA recently changed to a different core ball and made most USSA bats legal for ASA...I use this bat and I play in an ASA league......It is legal.
691957
Softballs will come out at 60 mph. Dimpled machine type softballs will be a little faster and more accurate.. Keep in mind machines tend to be graded by 60' baseball mound for High School players.. Softballers never really move back that far.. If you insist on more speed check out the FirstPitch Original. This heavier machine throws about 10 mph more..
2150967
Yes. We use the 12" softballs for our younger girls just learning to track fly balls in the outfield. Again, it does take a practice or two to master but you will love it.
829197
Yes. We use it to hit baseballs off the tee, but softballs would work the same.
245548
Yes it can. We use it for weighted balls, too, training to hit the ball harder.
819277
No. I only use for softball currently & use the soft lite flight balls. Works great!
634500
They are not what I consider thin nor are they excessively thick. However, Mizuno makes a knee high sock that is ribbed and recommended for both volleyball and softball. It has a thinner feel and may suit your needs. Not certain of how many colors are offered.
928678
We use them for softball. They are bigger than a baseball but not add big as a softball. Work really good!
1947651
Since the radar is fixed and the ball is the variable, I would say no, as the ball measurement is more consistently taken when the ball is more accurately fielded and thrown. I don't know how you duplicate that with a bat without damaging the device
2150966
I only use if for baseball but i am confident you could use it for softball it is built very well.
2138347
No, you have to use Slider brand balls which are much lighter than regular balls.
2150968
My son-in-law used this for when coaching youth league baseball so I asked him and he said softballs would be no problem. I know it is built sturdy. Hope this helps. I do know that when he used this, the fielders (10 to 12 yr olds) had to get used to not hearing the bat hitting the ball.
2011637
You can change the speed with a dial numbered 1-10. I use it for middle school softball and we have it set between 6 and 6.5, depending on the batter.
713454
I don't see why not, but bear in mind it is for softball. The openings will allow a baseball to make contact with your face if hit.