Sunday, August 8, 2010

Jugs Lite-Flite Pitching Machine


Product Features

* Lightweight pitching machine for honing swings of up-and-coming hitters
* Throws Lite-Flite baseballs and softballs or Jugs Bulldog baseballs and softballs
* Full range of movement adjusts for fastballs, curveballs, and sliders
* Swivel-design base rotates 360 degrees; throws left- and right-handed pitches
* 1/8-horsepower, 1.3 amp motor; weighs 35 pounds; 1-year warranty

Product Description

Pitch for pitch and dollar for dollar, the Jugs Lite-Flite pitching machine is a terrific choice for up-and-coming hitters who want to hone their swings. The Lite-Flite isn't a big-league pitching machine, as it's designed to throw only Lite-Flite baseballs and 11- or 12-inch softballs or Jugs Bulldog baseballs and softballs. As a result, young hitters can learn how to hit sharp-breaking pitches without worrying about bruises or bone breaks. However, that doesn't mean the Lite-Flite won't prepare you for the bigs. The machine offers a full range of movement that adjusts for all types of pitches, including fastballs, curveballs, and sliders. In addition, you can adjust the swivel-design base casting 360 degrees to simulate fly balls, ground balls, and pop-ups--a must for fielders who want to practice defense in the backyard. And it doesn't matter which side of the plate you prefer, as the Lite-Flite throws both left- and right-handed pitches.


Other features include the Jugs' "always see the ball" delivery system; a quick-change design with exclusive Switch-and-Play knobs for adjusting the machine from baseball to softball in seconds; a portable design that fits snugly into two heavy-duty carrying bags; and a 1/8-horsepower, 1.3 amp motor. Designed to work both indoors and outdoors, the Lite-Flite weighs only 35 pounds and carries a one-year warranty.

Note: The Lite-Flite is compatible with the Jugs rechargeable battery pack (sold separately), a self-contained battery that runs your Lite-Flite machine for up to 3 hours of continuous use. Designed to recharge in only four hours, the battery pack comes complete with a 32-inch extension cord, a battery recharger, a nylon shoulder strap, and a heavy-duty nylon carrying case.

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars No more damage to outside of my house, November 21, 2009
 Great machine so far; Used it about (6) times. Softball as well as baseball. Easy to set up. My son is 9 yrs has gotten too old to use real baseballs in the backyard and this machine was the perfect solution. Make sure you buy at least (2) dozen of the Lite Flight balls. I like the fact that balls are not pitched in the exact spot every time but hit most spots a regular strike zone. His hitting has improved as well as his bunting. Practice is the key.
5.0 out of 5 stars Jugs Lite-Flite, June 26, 2009
 I bought this so my daughter could get some swings on her off days from practice and games. Very portable and easy to use. I use it for softball but it also could be changed for baseball in minutes. Safe to use in the backyard with the Lite-Flite balls. Throws some nice curves and sometimes mixes in some rise balls in the fast-ball setting. Worth every penny I spent!! May pick up the battery pack so I can take it on the road.