Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine
- Designed by Baseball & Softball Experts
- Advanced Pitching Accuracy
- Innovative 3-Wheel Technology
- Trusted by Major League Coaches
Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Design Driven by Experience
Description
Description
All pitches, one machine – with the Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine, simply adjust the wheel speed dials to throw fastballs 43 feet at 80+ MPH, risers, drops, right- and left-handed curves, screwballs up and into right- and left-handed hitters, and knuckleball changeups. This machine has a unique three-wheel design that provides complete ball vision, lifelike timing, and pinpoint accuracy for college and serious high school athletes.
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Unique Baseball Machine Features
The The Hack Attack has a unique three-wheel design that allows you to see the ball clearly and fully all the way through the feeding motion, acceleration and release, just like a live pitcher.
With this design, the hitter sees when to stride and the angle of release, giving you an actual live-arm sense of timing and location.
With a quick turn of the Hack Attack dials you can effortlessly throw fastballs, risers, drops, right- and left-handed screwballs up and into the hitters.
This exclusive three-wheel design changes the breaking pitch plane by simply adjusting wheel speed dials. (All two-wheel units require time consuming awkward throwing head adjustments to change from fastballs to curveballs or right to left handed breaking pitches.)
The Hack Attack’s elevation adjustment handle will raise or lower the pitch. With a simple turn, you can even move the pitch up or down within the strike zone between pitches. (On two-wheel pitching machines it may be necessary to release a locking mechanism, reposition the entire throwing head by tilting it manually and then re-locking the locking mechanism.These are awkward time-consuming adjustments.)
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 without having to shift the entire machine (no more kicking of back leg)
- Allow the operator to move the pitch inside or outside with a simple turn of a handle
- In combination with the elevation control, quickly move a pitch to any area of the strike zone between pitches
About the Throwing Head
The throwing head of the Hack Attack pivots instantly in any direction for all fungo work, including deep fly balls that can drive fielders to the fence, slicing line drives, catcher’s pop-ups with reverse spin, towering infield pop-ups, and grounders.
This effective training tool saves time in practice with limited throwing head adjustments needed and an almost instant recovery time. More strikes delivered at every practice!
The Hack Attack pitching machine quickly moves on and off the field by just tilting it, un-socketing the legs and easily rolling it on two heavy-duty transporting wheels (not the throwing wheels).
Other Relevant Information
The front wheel guards insure the throwing wheels never come in contact with the ground. (Some machines are moved using throwing wheels, picking up dangerous dirt and gravel that causes inaccuracy and wear.)
The Hack Attack pitching machine is designed for use with regulation leather baseballs, dimpled practice balls, Wiffle® balls and all softer practice balls. (Not synthetic leather balls as they wear quickly and will leave a residue on the wheel.)
No assembly is required; the Hack Attack arrives fully assembled and ready for your immediate use.
Exceptional Pitching Machine Quality
- The Hack Attack softball pitching machine is heavy enough to absorb recoil, ensuring accuracy, yet portable and easily moved by one person.
- The tripod base insures real stability and safety on pitching mounds or softball playing surfaces.
- High tensile, tough heat-treated alloy, weather-resistant aluminum casting throwing head, protects throwing mechanism.
- Rugged powder-coated rust-proof steel frame ensures limitless seasons of use.
- The throwing wheels out-last all other baseball pitching machine wheels and don’t melt in direct summer heat. Sports Attack has never replaced a wheel from wear or heat exposure.
- Three powerful variable speed motors drive three indestructible concave 13″ throwing wheels. Almost instant recovery.
Specifications
Specifications
Resources
Resources
FAQs
FAQs
| HACK ATTACK | JUNIOR HACK ATTACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Level of Play | High school, college, professional and commercial | Youth league, backyard, machine-pitch games, travel teams, drills at all levels including high school, college and professional |
| Pitches | Fastballs, risers, drops, right- and left- handed screwballs | Same as Hack Attack |
| Fungo | Pivots instantly for pop-ups, fly balls and grounders | Same as Hack Attack |
| Assembled Weight | 145 lbs | 75 lbs |
| Transportability | Fits into any SUV or full size car, fits through standard doorway | Fits into any compact car, including a Mini Cooper |
| Automatic Feeders | Can use either Solo Feeder (15 ball) or the Team Feeder (150 ball) | Same as Hack Attack |
| Electrical Requirements | 110V and 220/240V also available | Same as Hack Attack |
| Ball Types | All types, including leather | Same as Hack Attack |
| Ball Sizes | Can be converted to softball using conversion kit | Same as Hack Attack |
| Shipment Details | Ships via LTL Freight | Ships via UPS |
| HACK ATTACK | JUNIOR HACK ATTACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 80+ MPH | 60+ MPH |
| Distance | 43 feet | Same as Hack Attack |
| Vision | Underhanded motion and complete ball vision provides a realistic sense of timing | Same as Hack Attack |
| Accuracy | The ball is gripped in three locations, providing tremendous control and accuracy | Same as Hack Attack |
| Efficiency | Dial-in pitch selection without throwing head adjustments, maximizes practice time | Same as Hack Attack |
| Fungo | 250 ft. fly balls | 175 ft. fly balls |
| Portability | Quickly rolls on and off the field | Same as Hack Attack |
| Recovery Time | 5 seconds, because of the three wheels, it’s almost instant | Same as Hack Attack |
| Price | $3,499 | $2,599 |
| Features | 3-WHEEL HACK ATTACK & JUNIOR 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 |
