BATA machines are guaranteed to work only with our BATA Dimpled Baseballs and Softballs, and with regulation baseballs and 11" and 12" softballs. BATA feeders are guaranteed to work with BATA Dimpled Baseballs and Softballs only.

The balls that you use in your BATA machine are critical to its performance. The relationship between the gripping of the wheels onto the outer surface of the ball is what makes it pitch. Any inconsistency in the surface or the weight of the ball, any moisture or debris, any slickness, will cause the ball to pitch inconsistently.

Vinyl-type covered balls are not recommended in the machines. They are covered with a thick plastic-like "paint", and tend to leave a slick residue on the surface of the pitching wheels, which will effect their ability to grip the ball.

BATA machines are designed to use regulation real leather baseballs and softballs, and BATA Dimpled Baseballs and Softballs. Our machines and feeders are not guaranteed to work with other brands of dimpled balls.

BATA Dimpled Baseballs and Softballs are designed specifically for use in our pitching machines. BATA Dimpled Balls will pitch more consistently than leather balls because there is one consistent surface on the ball. Where as leather balls have seams (and the area between the seams), depending on whether the wheels grip the ball by the seams or not will determine how it will pitch. Also note that leather balls, because of the abrasive nature of the seams, will wear out the wheels faster.

To ensure proper performance in your BATA pitching machine and/or auto-feeder, we strongly recommend that you donot use other brands of dimpled balls.

Our BATA Dimpled White Baseballs are 10% lighter (4.5 ounces) than a regulation leather baseball (normally 5 ounces). This make the ball pitch a little faster, curve the same amount as a real baseball, and have less impact on the bat. Our dimpled baseballs are also slightly softer than a leather baseball.

BATA Baseball Machines, Inc. is the manufacturer of baseball and softball pitching machines, batting cages, and accessories. We have been the industry leaders in advanced technology and innovation since 1991. Our products are the choice of many major-league teams, and are MADE IN THE USA. BATA machines have steadily become recognized as the best pitching machines on the market.Our machines are used by several pro organizations, including the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Whitesox, Anaheim Angels, Oakland A's, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners.

Our product line includes: the state-of-the-art 2Pitch3, Twin-Pitch, traditional BATA-2, the original 2Pitch Sidewinder, and economical BATA-1, B1-Curveball, as well as Baseball and Softball Auto-Ball-Feeders.

What makes BATA machines better than others?

We are asked this question often, so we are thankful for the opportunity to explain the differences.There are some important factors to consider when evaluating a pitching machine:

• The type of construction. BATA machines are made of solid steel.
• There are no sand-castings or plastic on the frames or stands.
• The motors and electronics. Permanent magnet DC motors and solid-state electronic controls.
• The wheels. As explained below, BATA wheels are the most effective design.
• Ease of use. BATA machines are simple to set up, easy to adjust, easy to transport.
• Capacity. We have machines suited for players of all levels, priced accordingly.

Accuracy- BATA machines are the only machines that use our unique Goodyear Rubber Soft Tread pitching wheels. Our Soft Tread wheels are solid, die-cast, flat-faced rubber treads, molded and vulcanized onto a machined aluminum core. The result is better accuracy, more speed, and better consistency than competitive brands.

Bottom line, BATA gives you more machine for your money!