Zooka pitching machine is the perfect choice for your kids. It is designed especially for the youth player in mind and use the latest in technology to produce an accurately pitched ball. Fully portable and adjustable, you can take Zooka pitching machine from the backyard to the ballpark in a matter of minutes. No need for a generator as this pitching machine has a capacity of 500 or more pitches at 50 MPH with the internal battery.
Zooka pitching machine is really the best made product available in the pitching machine market. Using compressed air, the operator rolls a ball into the front of this pitching machine. The machine detects the ball, pumps up to pressure, beeps and flashes a pitch alert, throws the ball, and displays the speed. A typical throw takes 2 to 5 seconds, depending on the power level and balls can be thrown as fast as 65 MPH from 60 feet.
Related to the appearance, Zooka pitching machine is much different from the traditional “wheel style” machines that consumers commonly see. This pitching machine does not even use any wheels at all. It also does not require any extension cords and does not weight a zillion pounds like the others do. However, it can throw real baseballs as well as most other machine balls.
Zooka Pitching Machine has only two models: the ZS720 and ZS740. The 720 is recommended for ages of only 5 to 11, while the 740 is more suitable up to the age of 18. The 720 will only throw fastballs up to 50 mph and has a maximum throwing distance of 130 ft, while the 740 will throw up to 70 mph with a maximum throwing distance of 200 ft. The 740 also has a feature that allows the user to program changeups to be thrown to the hitter, so hitters can improve their timing and simulate a game-like at bat.
Here is the description of Zooka ZS720 Panning Tripod Pitching Machine as one of Zooka pitching machines that perhaps can be your right option. Using compressed air, this Zooka pitching machine can throw pitches up to 700 pitches per charge accurately and consistently. It is battery powered and weighs less then 30 lbs making it a truly portable pitching machine. It can throw real baseballs, pitching machine balls, tennis balls and most safety balls at speeds up to 50+ mph from distances as far as 65 feet.
This Zooka pitching machine throws fastballs only. The maximum throw distance of this pitching machine is 130 feet and the maximum popup height is 75 feet. Its digital control panel allows you to easily control the speed setting of 10mph to 50+ mph. Its light weight and simple design allows this machine to be set-up or taken down in less than a minute without tools, and it is great for defensive fielding and pop fly practices.
Meanwhile, the rechargeable battery for this Zooka pitching machine allows 700+ pitches at 40 mph and 500+ pitches at 50 mph. A battery charger is included with a recharge time of 80 percent charged in 5 hours and totally charged overnight. The typical battery life is 5 to 10 years with normal use.
This Zooka pitching machine works by putting a baseball into the barrel of the pitching machine, the ball is detected and the compressor pumps up, and then shoots the internal cup propelling the ball. Depending on pitch speed and battery charge, this pitching machine can pitch a baseball every 2 to 5 seconds. Its safety features include a password protected start-up and one button shut down. It also comes standard with a short panning tripod which has a full 360 degree pan with a 26 inch pitch release height that is suitable for younger players.
Available as an option is the tall panning tripod which has a full 360 degree pan and a 43 inch pitch release height that is suitable for older players. With its 1 year warranty and affordable price, this Zooka pitching machine is ideal for parents, coaches and machine pitch leagues.