Sports Attack Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine The Hack Attack softball pitching machine is designed to effectively handle recoil, ensuring accurate pitches while remaining easy to move around by a single person. Its tripod base provides solid stability, making it safe to use on pitching mounds or any softball field. The throwing head is made from high-tensile, heat-treated alloy, and weather-resistant aluminum, offering top-notch protection for the mechanism. Built to last, the frame is rugged, powder-coated, and rust-proof, ensuring it will endure countless seasons of use. The throwing wheels are incredibly durable, outlasting other pitching machine wheels and withstanding direct summer heat without melting. Powered by three robust variable-speed motors, it drives three indestructible 13″ concave wheels, allowing almost instant recovery between pitches. Features The Hack Attack features a distinctive three-wheel design that provides a clear and complete view of the ball throughout the feeding motion, acceleration, and release, mimicking a live pitcher. This setup allows hitters to see precisely when to stride, and the release angle, giving an authentic live-arm feel for timing and location. With a quick twist of the dials, you can easily throw fastballs, risers, drops, and both right- and left-handed screwballs. The innovative three-wheel design lets you adjust the breaking pitch plane effortlessly by changing the wheel speed dials. (In contrast, two-wheel models require awkward and time-consuming adjustments to switch between different pitches.) The elevation adjustment handle allows you to raise or lower the pitch quickly. You can adjust it up or down within the strike zone between pitches. (Two-wheel machines often need manual repositioning and re-locking, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.) The throwing head can pivot instantly in any direction, making it perfect for fungo work, including deep fly balls, slicing line drives, catcher’s pop-ups with reverse spin, towering infield pop-ups, and grounders. This training tool maximizes practice efficiency with minimal adjustments needed and almost instant recovery time, leading to more strikes during each session. The Hack Attack moves quickly on and off the field—tilt it, un-socket the legs, and roll it on two heavy-duty transporting wheels (not the throwing wheels). Front-wheel guards keep the throwing wheels from touching the ground, avoiding dirt and gravel that can cause inaccuracy and wear. It’s compatible with regulation leather baseballs, dimpled practice balls, Wiffle® balls, and softer practice balls (but not synthetic leather balls, which can wear out quickly and leave residue). The Hack Attack arrives fully assembled and ready for immediate use—no setup required. The Hack Attack has an inside/outside adjustment that provides instant, minute ball location change at the plate. This feature will: Center the first pitch effortlessly without moving the entire machine—no more awkward adjustments with your back leg. Easily adjust the pitch location inside or outside with a simple handle turn. With elevation control, the pitch can be quickly repositioned to any spot in the strike zone between pitches. This swift action ensures an efficient training session and maximizes practice time. Sports Attack Hack Attack Softball Specifications Speed: 80+ MPH Distance: 43 feet Vision: Underhanded motion and complete ball visibility create a realistic sense of timing. Accuracy: The ball is gripped in three places for exceptional control and precision Efficiency: Easily dial in pitch selection without adjusting the throwing head, optimizing practice time Fungo: 250 ft. fly balls Portability: Rolls on and off the field with ease Recovery Time: Almost instant at 5 seconds, thanks to the three-wheel design FEATURES 3-WHEEL HACK ATTACK 2-WHEEL MACHINES 1-WHEEL MACHINES ARM MACHINES Vision Complete, provides a realistic sense of timing Poor Poor Poor (motion hidden by arm guard) Timing Excellent, natural Poor, limited vision Poor, limited vision Good Accuracy Excellent, three-point contact Good, two-point contact Fair, one-point contact Good Breaking Pitch All, quick adjustment All, awkward – slow adjustments Unrealistic Spin Fastball Only, single pitch Fungo Excellent, pivots instantly Good – Fair Poor, limited distance Poor, no pivot Safety Excellent, wheel guards protect operator Poor, limited – no wheel guards Poor, limited – no wheel guards Excellent Portability Excellent Good Good Very Poor, completely immobile Ball Grip Area Excellent, three contact points Good, two contact points Poor, one contact point N/A Spin Control Exceptional, no cumbersome adjustments of throwing head Good-Poor, must move throwing head Unrealistic, excessive spin Backspin Only Wheel Diameter Excellent, large 14″ wheels, pin-point accuracy, less ball wear Good, smaller wheels increase wear Poor, requires pinch pad, heavy ball wear N/A, propels ball using a mechanical arm Throwing Head Size & Weight Excellent, no recoil of any kind Good – Poor, lighter, some recoil Poor, snubbing action causes recoil Poor, recoil requires bolting to concrete base Thanks for shopping at The Trade Table - The Home Improvement Store!