Jugs M6000 Lite-Flite Pitching Machine

About This Item

The Jugs® Lite-Flite® Pitching Machine is a powerful training tool for players of all ages and skill levels. The M6000 pitching machine simulates both left and right-handed curveballs, sliders and fastballs for excellent defensive drills and versatile practice sessions. The Lite-Flite® pitches Jugs® Lite-Flite® softballs and baseballs for a fear-free practice with a lighter ball. Because the Lite-Flite® throws Jugs® Lite-Flite® softballs and baseballs—Hitters learn to hit the sharp-breaking pitch without fear of being hit by the ball.

FEATURES:

  • Versatile, lightweight pitching machine for up-and-coming hitters
  • Learn to hit the sharp-breaking pitch without the fear factor of heavier balls
  • Quick-Change design features exclusive Switch-and-Play knobs that switch from baseball to softball in seconds
  • Simulates left and right-handed curveballs, sliders and fastballs
  • 360 degree movement for full-range fly balls, ground balls and pop-ups
  • Portable and easy to move and set up
  • Select-a-Pitch™ pitch selector
  • Single-dial speed setting
  • Throws at speeds between 15 and 85 MPH
  • Great for defensive drills
  • Weight: 35 lbs.
  • Power Source: 110v or optional battery pack (not included)
  • Motor: 1/8 horsepower, 1.3 amps
  • Recommended for ages 8+
  • Perfect for backyard players, youth leagues, high schools and colleges
  • Manufacturer guarantee: 2 years
  • Model: M6000

COMPATIBLE BASEBALLS / SOFTBALLS:

  • Jugs® Lite-Flite™ baseballs
  • Jugs® 11" or 12" Lite-Flite™ softballs
  • Jugs® Bulldog™ polyballs
  • Web ID: 16JUGULTFLGHTPTCHTRA
  • SKU: 11744834
Weight35 lbs.
Power Source110v or optional battery pack (not included)
Motor1/8 horsepower, 1.3 amps
SpeedsBetween 15 and 85 MPH
Suggested ForPerfect for backyard players, youth leagues, high schools and colleges

REVIEWS

4.7
94%
Recommended

38 Reviews

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Love It

I just got this setup and couldn't be happier with it. Very consistent with the Jugs brand lite flight balls, not so much with the less expensive brands. I was paying $50 for 30 minutes so this will be paid off with 11 sessions.

Not Quite As Advertised

Was looking for an entry level pitching machine. Surfing Dick's website, I found this machine paired with what appeared be recommended dimple balls. Only one problem - you can't use dimple balls with this machine, you have to use wiffle balls or an equally lite polyurethane ball. Neither of which are conducive for little league hitters. Shame on me for just reading reviews and not going on to Jugs website and asking some questions. Seems like a cool machine but the pairings per Dick's recommendations don't meet Jugs specifications - I called them to verify, this pairing will ruin the machine and void the warranty.

Awesome Machine So Much Fun

Everything about this machine is 5 star. So good for teaching kids to hit live pitching. So much fun for backyard baseball. I am not sure who loves it more, the dad's or the kids. Also, jugs is such a top notch company. All of their products are over built in terms of quality. Their spare parts are cheap and easy to find when something breaks. I absolutely wouldn't but a machine from another brand. My one piece of advice is that the Jugs brand balls wear out quickly, are very expensive, and soak up water. We use Athletic brand foam balls and they work perfectly without the problems.

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Accurate

This machine is great for 12 and younger. Saves your shoulder.

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Pitching Machine

It’s been great for my boys. Also great for their buddies that have never played baseball.

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Good Machine

Bought this for my son and he loves it so far. Seems to be durable.

Wish I Bought Sooner

This machine has been perfect for my 9u son. Can throw slower pitches and ramp up for the fast balls. Even worked well in windy conditions. I highly recommend having a batting cage still, he was launching them into neighboring backyards. Good thing is, light flute balls won’t cause any damage.

Great Machine!

Great little machine for its price! A lot of different drills can be done with it. Been using with the lite flight practice “dimple” balls.

Very Easy To Use And Set Up

I bought this for grandkids and it’s making them a lot better hitters my oldest granddaughter loves it

Simple To Operate And Very Versatile To Allow Greater Range Of Batter Learning To Hit Clubbed, Sliders And Various Types Of Pitches.

Working with granddaughters team to improve their hitting skill has now become possible with this great machine. I’m getting too old to throw batting practice for fourteen girls. Jugs 6000 is made it now possible.

Super Versatile Machine! Great For Youth And Advanced Players.

Our company owns two of these machines and if we had more storage space I would definitely buy more! The price is reasonable compared to other machines that offer moving pitches. It is easy to set up and take down and not too heavy. The balls are soft so younger players can hit without fear and you can adjust the settings to throw curveballs, screwballs, sliders. Simple to adjust back and forth between fastballs and moving pitches. Totally worth the purchase and a great "at home" machine if you are looking for something to work with your player outside of practice.

Great Machine

Great machine my 9 year old loves it down fall it doesn’t pitch real balls

Great

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Limited Capabilities But Very Good Product

The Lite Flite machine is a very well built, like other Juggs machines. The fact that it can't pitch a real baseball is obviously a limitation, but I knew that when buying. For the price, this machine is very useful. The balls it pitches are fairly lightweight - they certainly don't hurt if they hit you but you can still hit them probably 100-150 feet. If you set it up more than 30 feet from the batter, the ball starts to lose velocity making it unrealistic versus a real baseball. From 30 feet, it's great. The balls also lose some of their firmness over time. When they do, they come out of the machine a little differently (a little lower). It's actually helpful so it isn't grooving the ball right in the same spot every time. That being said, it's consistent enough so that he isn't freaked out about being hit by a ball (it wouldn't hurt anyway). I think it will prove very useful in teaching my son swing technique, how to hit curving balls, etc... For the price, it has a lot of utility.

There Are Not Enough Superlatives!

I have been keeping my eye on pitching machines for literally years trying to find one that would suit our needs which is primarily for indoor use and finally this one came along at the perfect price point. The best part is that we use the Lite Flite balls which no matter how hard they are hit do not make a single mark on drywall ceilings or drywall walls. Additionally the machine is fully customizable 4 pitch speed as well as types of pitches but also Fielding drills and pop flies and catching drills Which is far more than I expected and adds to the value immeasurably. I have every confidence you will feel great about this purchase as I have loved every minute of it and it's been great training for my athlete. Very happy Dicks Sporting Goods customer

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