WebBall.com - Hitting Stations Head-to-Head

Our definition of a "hitting station" is a device which feeds or allows you to hit a ball (other than a pitching machine) without needing a helper - i.e. the device resets automatically or you can reset it before the next swing.

Information here is from both manufacturer specs and our own evaluations. Where links appear in the price row, you can click for product features or to place an order. Other items recommended by us for hitter training include hand-held gadgets, other measuring devices, etc. Check the menu left for more suggestions.

HITTING STATIONS	BATACTION 360	DEREK JETER HURRICANE	SWINGAWAY 2000	SWINGAWAY TRAVELLER	HANDSBACK HITTER	JUGS SOFTTOSS	POWER HITTING STATION	TRUE TOSS BOUNCE FEEDER
In-use Height	4' (adjustable)	4' (adjustable)	5' +arm	4' + arm	1.5' to bar	7'	7'	6-7'
In-use Width	8.5' + batter	7' + batter	4.5' + batter	3.5' + batter	3' + batter	8'	2' + batter	10-12'
In-use Depth	8.5'	7'	9' w/ batter	4' + batter	1.5' + batter	6' + batter	2' + batter	1' + batter
Weight	40 lbs	35 lbs	55 lbs	33 lbs	10 lbs or less	14 lbs (net) + Toss	10 lbs	15 lbs
Cycle Time*	5 secs	5 secs	4 secs	5 sec	10 secs (10 balls)**	5 secs (14 balls)**	2 secs	4.5 secs after tappng the release lever
Adjustables	Ball height, Return power	Ball height, Return power	Ball location over plate (in, out, high, low)	Ball location over plate	Pop-up location and height	Toss rate	Height, display location	Hlds 15 baseballs, 10 softballs, height adjustable
Warranty (if known)	6 mo. or better	3 mo.				1 yr on net	1 yr electonics	1 yr on all components, free bounce restringing
Replaceables^	Rod, power chords	Rod, power chords	Ball/tether	Ball/tether	String	Balls	none	none
Comments	Reliable, popular, good track record, fun to use, updated in 2007	Popular, good track record, fun to use	Most popular SwingAway model, excellent feedback on each hit	New version, lighter weight, ideal for travel teams	For use with lighter training balls and full-weight baseballs	Great hand-eye training tool, rechargeable version recommended	Electronic speed measuring of hit ball	Soft-toss without a coach, no electrical source or batteries required
Price (+S/H)	$145-$190	$190	$400	$300	$85-$155	$360	$370-$830	$200

Dimensions shown are for station in use - units themselves are often smaller.
* cycle time on BatAction may be delayed if it wobbles due to previous hit being off-center
** cycle time on units that use un-attached balls will increase by ball collection and reload time every 10-14 hits
^ replaceables refers to those items which may need replacement from time to time due to normal wear