| | |  | Baseball | Home » » » Field Master Multi-Position Pitching Machine (40-50 MPH) by Franklin Sports | | | | | | | Description: | | Get in the swing of baseball! This Field Master Pitching Machine keeps 'em coming so you can practice your swing until it's perfect. Pitching machine is fully adjustable with a tripod-mounted design; and is built with a 12V electric engine that adjusts to throw ground balls and fast balls. Field Master Pitching Machine uses only 73mm dimpled poly balls. Average pitched ball speed is 40-50 mph. Features tripod-mounted leveling gauge; AC Power adapter; clearly defined stake down hit zone and warning alarm when ball is about to be pitched. Comes with 6 balls and a covered loading tube. | | | Features: | |
• Item 1999 by Franklin Sports in category Sporting Goods > Baseball
• 25725109142
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 24.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 17.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 18.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 26.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 19.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 25.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Good Value, Great for 7-10 yr old Players' TrainingApr 22, 2009
By Bob Yahoo
"rapidyahoo"
I've owned a Franklin Fieldmaster for three years, and am pleased with it. The Fieldmaster uses 73mm hollow plastic balls and can deliver hundreds of pitches/throws an hour. We used it for batting and field practice since my arthritic body can't throw and hit to my son. We've also used it to throw batting practice to 9-10 year old players. I've run the machine off an extension cord to the house and off an inverter and car battery. You may also connect the machine directly to a 12V battery with an adapter available from Radio Shack.
The machine can deliver about 5-7 balls per minute. You can vary the speed by how much time you allow between balls, and it throw about 45mph. It throws faster than any 9-10 year old, and as fast as most 11-12 pitchers. You may adjust the machine's release angle down for grounders and up for fly balls.
You have to use the right hollow plastic dimpled balls. You can't use wiffle balls with the open holes, and you can't use foam center dimpled balls. I've bought the balls from Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Sports-1998-Dimple-Training/dp/B00099YLDY/ref=pd_sbs_sg_6
The only drawbacks are that the fly balls have an unreal backspin and that you can't use real baseballs. From my experience, this machine is great for training 7-10 year old players on hitting and fielding.
You will also want a backstop for hitting practice. See http://www.amazon.com/Rawlings-Multi-Sport-Training-Net-10/dp/B000WEKPIG or http://www.amazon.com/Trend-Sports-Home-Batting-Cage/dp/B0017TMHVI/ref=pd_sim_sg_3
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A couple of improvements are needed.May 24, 2007
By Ray Abrams
First of all, we love our pitching machine! There are a couple of areas in which it could be improved though.
One being the ability to adjust the speed of the pitch. I would say it comes out at about 40-45 miles per hour, which is fine for adults, but for the younger kids, too fast.
Another thing is the alarm. We have this machine in our back yard and whenever you pitch the ball, a horrible, loud alarm goes off. I felt sorry for my neighbors having to listen to it, as well as the person "pitching" the ball, so I figured out a way to silence the alarm, and it's much better now.
The last problem we had is the fact that it has to be plugged in. I was hoping they would offer a battery option, so we could take it down to the park and play there. We happen to have also gotten the batting cage, so it's ok to do at home, but I would imagine a lot of people just don't have the space in their yard to use it, and would like to take it to an open space. The only option you have is to buy a portable generator and lug that with you.
It's a fun thing to have, but I wish they would have thought it through a little better.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
AccessoriesMay 24, 2007
By R. Walker
Pitching machine is easy to set up and use. Auto feed works well. Good for beginner training.
NOTE - the "buy these together" option for ATEC balls is misleading and wrong. The Franklin uses hollow plastic balls (6 provided with machine) and the ATEC are solid and too heavy to use in the Franklin. Costing me shipping both ways to correct Amazon's advice.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
satisfiedMar 15, 2011
By dashiztnic
easy to use ,a must have if like teaching your kids how to bat and for more batting time
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Easy to assembly,but the switch for the autofeeder just worked twiceMay 20, 2008
By M. Pantin
"Lurri"
Is very easy to assembly but the auto feeder machine that came with the Pitching machine just work twice. Then it doesnt work no more.
The "speed" is just quick for young boys,so be carefull.
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