Sports Products Frequently Asked Questions

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call Bob Richard at (858) 695-8762, or
Chris Richard at (800) 474-8243

The Personal Pitcher™ is the best device available for developing hand-eye coordination and confidence in hitters of all ages, from little league levels through high school, college and the Pro’s. The use of the safe golf-ball sized ball forces the batter to “fine-tune” his swing and because of its portability (less than 3lbs.) and battery power it can be used indoors or outdoors all year round! “There is nothing better at any price,” is a common comment of HS coaches and established players that have used it. “It works and we guarantee it!,” says Chris Richard, Major League Baseball Player and partner with his father in the business.

Use your regular game bat when practicing with the Personal Pitcher™! That way you will enhance and maintain your muscle memory and timing, in addition to developing bat speed and, very importantly…the confidence to know that you will put the bat on the ball. This is very important for young players. SPC also makes the HitMaster Grobat, to improve hitting skills.

The manufacturer is so certain that your son or daughter will benefit from using the Personal Pitcher, that they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. The return rate is less than 1 out of 400 machines.

QUESTION: How fast does it throw?

ANSWER: The Personal Pitcher Pitching Machines work at 4 different speeds and will accomodate all players from Pee Wee to Pro. On the fastest speed a Professional, College or High School player would stand 30 feet away to simulate a 90mph fastball. A Little Leaque player would stand about xxx feet from the machine on speed 2 or 3. From 25-30 feet the speed is equivalent to a high school coach throwing batting practice. The batter can move closer as his skills improve, or lower the speed if confined to a smaller area.

QUESTION: How can the PTS (Pro Training System) Package with Pitch Isolation Training (PIT) help a batter?

ANSWER: PIT allows a batter to isolate a specific pitch that is causing problems—no matter if it's a right hand or left hand curveball, or a high fastball. The PTS Package can provide accurate repeat pitches in the zone until a batter can hit this pitch with Power and Confidence! ONLY the PRO Personal Pitcher with curveballs, fastballs, and sliders, offers this unique capability! Add a GroBat, tripod, and FREE batting gloves, and you've got the BEST training system available AT ANY PRICE—GUARANTEED! Order the PTS today for only $253 and save $130. Shipping is $23 for UPS ground.

QUESTION: How accurate is it?

ANSWER: Indoors every pitch is in the strike zone. Wind can effect the accuracy when being used outdoors.

QUESTION: What does my warranty include?

ANSWER: Warranty includes all parts and labor for 2 years on the PRO Personal Pitcher and all parts and labor for 1 year on the Standard Personal Pitcher.

QUESTION: Is this machine advanced enough for a Varsity
High School Player?

ANSWER: Absolutely! Players at all levels, including Major Leaguers, use the Personal Pitcher to maintain their swing. Even Chris Richard still uses it to keep his swing in the off season!

QUESTION: How far do the balls travel after being hit?

ANSWER: It depends on the level of the hitter. The best hitters will be able to hit it about 90-100ft. Most hitters will hit them 40-60 ft.

QUESTION: What kind of balls do you use? How long will they last? Can I use the golf ball sized balls that I already have?

ANSWER: We provide 24 or 48 balls with your purchase. They are the best quality and should last well over 1 year. Not all golf ball sized poly balls will work effectively with the machines.

QUESTION: How do I recharge the battery? How long does it take to charge the battery? Can I over charge it?

ANSWER: Simply plug the machine into the wall with the battery properly installed and it will recharge itself. It takes about 1 hour for each hour of use. After about 4-5hrs of charging the battery unplug it from the wall. It should not lose capacity for many years.

QUESTION: How heavy is the Personal Pitcher?

ANSWER: A fully loaded box (w/ 4 dozen balls, tripod and battery) weighs approx. 9 lbs.

QUESTION: Can I use my own tripod?

ANSWER: Yes, the Personal Pitcher will mount on any standard tripod.