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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which pitching machines can I use with the J-Mo? The J-Mo attaches to Jugs softball machines; specifically the "Super Softball" machine and the "Softball" machine. It will also fit the current version of the "Jugs Jr." machine (but not the older model Jugs Jr.). It does not attached to any of the 2 wheel Jugs machines.
You can quickly determine if the J-Mo will fit your Jugs machine by comparing it to the following photo (rear view of a Jugs Super Softball Machine). The J-Mo sits atop the large silver vertical plate at the center of the machine and also occupies 5 inches of space on the left side of the vertical plate, measured downward toward the pitching machine motor. This 5 inch area is clear (except for the two bolts used to secure the ball bumper attachment to the vertical plate) for all current models of the "Super Softball", "Softball" and "Jugs Jr." and the J-Mo can be used with these machines without any problems. However, the pitching machine frame and motor housing (blue metal parts) extend into this area on the older model Jugs Jr. (and possibly some other older model Jugs single wheel pitching machines) and the J-Mo cannot be attached.
2. What type of balls can I use with this device? The J-Mo is designed to use both 12 inch and 11 inch dimpled pitching machine balls but, a manual adjustment is required to switch between the two sizes, they cannot be fed into the machine interchangeably. Seamed (leather or synthetic leather) balls cannot be used. The ball is fed or rolled through the feeder loop at a very high speed. Dimpled pitching machine balls with no seams work beautifully but seamed balls tend to bounce and not perform properly, either "hanging-up" in the feeder loop and/or causing erratic pitches from the pitching machine.
3. Will I have to modify my pitching machine, how difficult is it to attach the unit? You do not have to make any modifications to you pitching machine to use the J-Mo. Installation is fairly simple, you remove the ball bumper pad from the pitching machine, place the J-Mo on the machine and then re-attach the ball bumper pad, bolting the J-Mo to the pitching machine. The entire installation procedure takes only 3 to 4 minutes. The only tool required is a 1/2" wrench.
4. Does the J-Mo use a battery, how is it powered? The J-Mo uses 110/115v AC. You plug it into the same electrical source as the pitching machine; battery powered units are not available at this time.
5. Are there warranties or guarantees offered with this product? You bet! First, the J-Mo comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. Buy it, try it and if you are not completely satisfied, for any reason, simply return it within 30 days and we will give you a full refund (you will only be responsible for returning the unit in good working order and for the return shipping costs). Additionally, the J-Mo is covered by a 2 year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
6. How is it constructed; how big is it; how much does it weigh? The J-Mo is built with a steel frame and ball track. The track is constructed with heavy steel rod and is approximately 3 feet in diameter. The unit weighs about 30 pounds. All metal parts are power coated. The ball feed mechanism consist of a 1/8th HP variable speed DC motor, a custom 6" ball feed wheel and a variable speed control unit.
7. Are there models for other pitching machines, such as ATEC machines? At this time the J-Mo is only designed to be used with Jugs softball machines. However, in the future we do plan to offer models for other pitching machines (such as ATEC or Wilson machines). Also, the patent application for the J-Mo discloses a baseball machine feeder and we plan to offer a baseball version of this device in the future too.
8. Does the J-Mo restrict or change the operation of the pitching machine? No; operation of the pitching machine does not change (except that you feed the ball into the the J-Mo instead of directly into the pitching machine). Pitch elevation, left/right aiming and pitch speed adjustments on the pitching machine all operate fully, the same as they would without the J-Mo. However, the J-Mo attachment is designed to throw batting practice and you will have to remove it in order to use the pitching machine for fly balls and/or "top spin" type ground balls.
9. Is it difficult to transport the pitching machine with the J-Mo attached? Because of its size, it is difficult to transport the pitching machine from location to location with the J-Mo attached. To move the machine a few feet is not a problem but, if you have to move the pitching machine to a new location you will need to take a few extra minutes to remove the J-Mo. If you move your pitching machine, such as from a storage shed to a batting cage and back, every day, we would recommend a cart. The Jugs Company (www.thejugscompany.com) and another company , Velocitech (www.softballassistant.com), both offer a cart that can be used to move your pitching machine with the J-Mo attached. And, of course, we also recommend our cart, The J-Kart, as a convenience for moving the pitching machine and The J-Mo. |
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