PowerNet Weighted Baseballs for Hitting Training, Baseball Training Equipment for Throwing & Batting, Build Muscle & Strength, 6 Balls 2.8" 12-20 oz

Our JBO team started their baseball season like the movie "Bad News Bears". It seemed like most of the kids were afraid to swing the bat in fear of getting strikes and then out - but would be usually struck out by the pitchers after that anyway.I saw an opposing team warming up with these on the opposite side of the field during one game, and that instantly had my wife and I searching google for the product we were seeing. Coaches were pitching these like normal, their kids were swinging at full power - and making contact more often than not. What confused us from the distance was that it sounded like they were hitting a baseball, but they would only travel 15 feet or so.This is our first year of baseball, so we had never heard of such a thing. We first ordered one set of six, and later a second set after being VERY impressed with our son's immediate improvement - and later, the vast improvement of his entire team.Since the start of the season, we have gone from 1 or 2 hits per game to several hits per inning. Every parent on the team - including coaches have been impressed with these practice balls.Many people have seen me warming hitters up before they're on deck, and they walk over to see what is going on, and want to know what these practice balls are and where to buy them.During one of our tournaments, someone even liked these things so much, they stole one sometime during the game. We had 12, then sometime during the first game we had 11.If you are a coach, buy two sets immediately for team use. If you're a parent - get a set for front yard practice. They pitch and hit so much better than a wiffle ball, and won't hardly leave even the smallets of yards.

Ok, for starters:1. The TCB 74 balls are a bit bigger than the 2.8" PowerNet balls. As depicted in the attached photo. The 74 TCB is also lighter in weight 14oz vs the PowerNet 2.8"16oz balls.2, the red vs high vis color; PowerNet 2.8" is red vs the TCB 74 yellow/green is more high vis. Making the later easier to find in dark shadows.3. The PowerNet 2.8" 16oz balls have a solid feel, none of that something flopping around inside the ball thing going on. That makes the TCB 74 a bit fussy at sitting on hitting T without falling off.PowerNet 2.8" balls, whats to like:1. A much better price.2. Durability, after a year use in practice and pre game warm ups. These weighted hitting balls hold up great.3. The color, small diameter and feedback. Helps 10-U through HS age hitters focus on good bat to ball contact, driving bat sweet spot through the ball, and follow through.Summary:In the event you are one that feels they must spend top dollar on equipment. The TCB 74 weighted balls are for you. However, if you are frugal minded and want to get a great product at an affordable price. That works just as well or maybe better than the high price option. The PowerNet weighted balls are the best ban for a buck. Additionally, the PowerNet balls are available in several sizes.

My son had a fear of striking out to the point where he began taking softer swings in an effort to make sure he made some kind of contact. He was a great contact hitter at a very young age and had enough success that he felt he was doing the right things. What he didn't realize was that he was sacrificing a lot of power to ensure good contact. As he progresses up thru the ranks, he is now learning that better players are now able to field the ball and throw him out so simply making contact isn't always getting the job done. These weighted balls were recommended to me by another coach to teach him to make a good, solid swing and to do so all the way through the ball. In a very short period of time, he has progressed a ton using these balls. The weight of the ball forces him to take a strong and full swing rather than simply laying the bat out in the zone in an effort to make contact. These ball were exactly what my son needed to get over that hump. Mission accomplished!!

Great product! Have been using this balls everyday for about two weeks. I have noticed a big change in my 10 and 8 year olds' swings. They drive through the ball much better and they finish there swing. Great for adding power to your player''s swing.One thing you have to be careful with, or at least I had to be careful with, is my kids started modifying their swing so they could hit the balls farther. They started straightening their front arm. Mixing up 6 swings with the heavy balls to about 20 with regular balls really helped mitigate the problem.The balls are great for soft toss, hitting off the tee, or short front toss. They don't go very far so they're also great in limited space areas.The one con and the reason they don't get 5 stars is the bright color. I understand they are color coded by weight. I believe white balls to match regular balls would work better. Maybe even some red laces painted on them. This would allow you to switch back and forth between heavy balls and regular balls with out the hitter being able to easily distinguish between the two.Great tool. And as of now, great duribility.

I purchased this product for my son to help him to swing through the ball. Since he has started playing baseball from t-ball until now in jr. high, he has never swung through the ball. Although, we haven't used them as often as I feel we should, but they have proved to show improvement in his hitting. He is now driving the ball better than he ever has. I do not believe it is because he is getting any stronger; he is 14... My son has no motivation to work out to increase strength, agility, or his flexibility, and this is why I place a lot of success in his improvement from these weighted balls.I have other weighted balls that are more of a baseball that we use to loosen up and strengthen his arm, and we use these as well. I think these are a great deal and recommend them to any parent looking to get their player a gift, any player wanting to improve the hitting, and coaches looking for an incredibly durable hitting trainer.