SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer

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SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer
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  1. Sports
  2. Publisher: Pro Performance
  3. Sales Rank in Sporting Goods: #1956

Product Review

SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Swing Trainer... Practice, Play, & Win! Old Coach "Champ" Says: "The Zip-n-Hit Pro is the buzz of baseball and softball! It's like having a pitching machine on a string! 6 different pitches, up to 65 mph." Players have fun while developing confidence and power. SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Swing Trainer features: Part of the Derek Jeter Series of training equipment Acts like a portable batting cage Eliminates the need to chase and pick up balls Allows batter to practice hitting balls of different speeds and movement Attachment clip and strap are included for easy assembly almost anywhere Effective training device useful for high school and collegiate players Learn top-half hitting while reinforcing a level swing Impact resistant material provides enhanced durability Increase bat speed Suitable for ages 7 and up 36' cord, 10" ball Practice Like The Pros With The Derek Jeter Series!

Amazon.com Product Review

Perfect for newcomers to the game or those who want to improve growing skills, the Pro Performance Zip-N-Hit Pro acts like a portable batting cage, allowing batters to improve their swing almost anywhere. Players can improve hitting skills while increasing bat speed, as well as learning "top half" hitting while increasing bat speed. It's great for practicing hitting pitches of different speeds and movements. It comes with an attachment clip and strap, for easy attachment almost anywhere, and is suitable for ages 7 and up. It's also an effective training device for high school and collegiate use.

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Average Customer Review
3.5 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't overuse it, April 21, 2007
F. Buchanan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer (Sports)
My son hit .515 as an 8 year old last year. This year, he moved up a division and has struggled at around .250, even though he has a fairly nice swing. Using this device for two weeks, he suddenly can't hit anything. I pitched him hardballs today and he swung over the top of every one of the first 60! The problem with this device is that the ball doesn't drop like a pitched ball, so it actually trains them to swing higher than normal. I'll be putting this away for the season and trying to recover my son's swing and confidence. Don't get me wrong, the kids love it. The entire team lines up before every game and begs you to throw fastballs with it. It's great for use around the house - just tie it to a tree and you can take swings that you couldn't otherwise. Beware if you intend to use this for much more than casual practice and don't let it replace live pitching. Fun-factor is a 5, but as far as a training device, I have to question its value.


14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Zip & Hit Durability, July 10, 2006
G. P. Mann (Garrett, In) - See all my reviews
This review is from: SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer (Sports)
Durability seems to be an issue. The cord breaks or unravels much too quickly. The sleeve inside the ball becomes grooved and slows the ball's travel on the cord. A sleeve made of a harder, slicker material would improve both ball speed and reduce cord wear. Possible materials are hardened aluminum, stainless steel (polished), teflon-based plastic or polycarbonate.


11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Zip N Hit Works Teams Hit over 0.400, February 8, 2007
C. B. Schmidt "jimmys pitch machine" (newcastle, wa USA) - See all my reviews
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I got great results coaching 2 teams last season in 2006 using the Zip N Hit as a training aid in addition to live Batting Practice. We would work it into our routine for pre-game drills and starting practice drills. With every player maybe getting another 20-25 swings at a moving ball at each practice and pre-game session, over a season it adds up to 200-300 extra swings that you can't get from live BP (which takes too long, you must retrieve balls). Both of my teams last year batted as a team over 0.400 in both Bronco and Pony. I had several players bat over 0.500 and 0.600, too. It also helped them develop a level swing which improves the Batting average, and become better situational hitters. Other opposing teams also began copying us. Perfect for pre-game warmups where you aren't allowed live BP, i.e. regular games, tournament games. Our league is now buying one kit for every team in our league as basic equipment. The players can even help drill themselves.

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