Heater PowerAlley 80 MPH Foam Balls HSG29
- 12 optic green lite balls
- 1.2 oz each, lighter than regulation
- Up to 80 MPH in Heater Lite machines
- Up to 40 MPH in the Sandlot 4-in-1 machine
- 9 inch listed regulation size
- Foam construction
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Light foam practice balls that run through Heater pitching machines for batting and fielding drills indoors or out. They can rise in flight, and the listing disagrees on how much lighter they are than a real ball.
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ASIN: B07NC18ZV4Category: Baseballs
Overview
A backyard batting cage, a garage net or a gym practice is where these Heater lite balls fit. They are foam balls sized like a baseball but much lighter, built to feed Heater Lite and Real Baseball machines for hitting and fielding drills.
Light foam lets players take high speed swings in tight spaces with less risk to windows and people. Their low weight can make them rise when pitched, so longer distances need care. The listing gives two different weight ratios.
Who it's for
Hitters practicing timing at home and coaches running fielding drills will get safe, fast reps. Teams needing hardball for games or live pitching should buy regulation balls.
Pros and cons
- Light foam is safer indoors
- Works with Heater and Sandlot machines
- High visibility optic green
- Fast reps for timing drills
- Balls may rise at long distance
- Listing conflicts on weight ratio
- Not for game use
Performance notes
Light weight lets a machine throw at simulated high speeds, which trains reaction time without hard impacts. The same lightness makes the ball rise when pitched, so speed and distance should be kept short.
Specifications
| Brand | Heater |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 9 inches |
| Item weight | 1.2 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Max speed | 80 MPH in Lite machines, 40 MPH in Sandlot 4-in-1 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Optic green |
| Construction Type | Foam |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible machines | Heater Lite and Real Baseball machines, Sandlot 4-in-1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Can Heater PowerAlley balls be used in games?
No. They are lightweight foam practice balls for hitting and fielding drills, not regulation baseballs.
Which machines work with Heater PowerAlley balls?
Heater Lite Baseball Machines, Real Baseball Machines and the Sandlot 4-in-1 Pitching Machine.
How fast do Heater PowerAlley balls go?
Up to 80 MPH in Lite machines and 40 MPH in the Sandlot machine.
Do PowerAlley balls fly straight?
The description warns they may rise in pitching due to their light weight, so take care at longer distances.