This pitching feeder will not break the bank and comes with everything but 4 D batteries to get you started. Very easy to assemble plus you have the option to stack more balls as well. Before the balls come out a red led light turns on as a visual aid. This is good practice for youth or beginners. Balls are not hard like real baseballs but a hard plastic and I recommend you play in an open field or a net to prevent damage.Thank you for taking the time to read my review and photos of this product. I hope it has been helpful in providing you with more information.

This pickleball starter kid is great for training younger kids! The product was well packaged and protected. Putting the launcher and net together was relatively easy. I basically put it together based on the pictures here on Amazon since the instructions were not very well written. I set up the device in my house so the kids can practice their hand eye coordination. The device is also portable and will run on 4 "D" batteries. On initial set up, it does take a few minutes to get everything running smoothly, but once you get it dialed in, the kids will have loads of fun. The launch machine have 4 settings. Launching the ball low and throwing the ball about 3 feet out, to launching the ball higher, throwing the ball about 6 feet. The machine can also oscillate left and right. My 9 and 7 year old girls love it. Helps them with hand eye coordination as well as building their confidence on the playground.

I got these training softball to practice with my kids and they have worked great. They are made of good quality and seem durable enough to last. We have not used them with a pitching machine yet but they should be compatible. They are easy to grip and throw and hit and bounce similar to how a regular softball would play. These practice balls would be great for any team or coach who need a good bucket of balls to take to the field!

PRO: Easy assembly.PRO: Quality manufacturing.PRO: Nice finish on the paint.PRO: Speed control, frequency control, pan and tilt. So if you're a coach you can mix it up a little.PRO: Leg extensions, although, the machine is already pretty tall. Maybe those are for simulating someone hitting an overhead smash at you.CON: Not many public courts have AC power available.WISH LIST:1. Wheels would be nice so you can wheel it around on the court.2. Remote control for when you don't have a partner.If you're a coach, this is a great machine and makes you more effective. You get consistency and accuracy - so you're not wasting your anyone's time. If you're a player without a partner you can still get some practice in. I think this would be more fun than hitting against a concrete wall.Either way, you should get this ball machine!