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MPM Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which pitches will the MPM throw? The MPM will throw 4 of the standard 6 fast-pitch softball pitches. It throws fastballs (up to 70 MPM), drop balls, rise balls and change-ups. Because of the circular ball track, the throwing wheels on the MPM cannot be tilted and it therefore does not a throw curve ball that has a lateral or horizontal break and the MPM does not throw a screw ball.
2. What type of balls can I use with the MPM? The MPM is designed to use either 12 inch or 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. The machine will throw any type of softball but dimpled pitching machine balls (or polyballs) work best. Raised seam (leather or synthetic leather) balls can be used but they do not work as well as pitching machine balls. Because the ball is fed or rolled through the feeder loop at a very high speed, balls without seams work beautifully but seamed balls tend to bounce around in the feeder track and not perform as well.
3. How do you set the speed and type of pitch to throw? Two speed control dials (controlling the speed of the top and bottom throwing wheels) are used to operate the MPM. The dials are calibrated in MPH. Setting the speed for fastballs is as simple as dialing in the pitch speed desired. And, switching the machine to throw breaking pitches (drop, rise, etc.) is done using a simple formula (provided along with the Instructions for the MPM) that is stated in terms of +/- MPH per dial for the type of pitch desired. The ball feeder mechanism that shoots the ball through the circular MPM track adjust automatically based on the pitch speed selected for the throwing wheels.
The MPM uses 110/115v AC. If you choose to use a portable generator, approximately 500 watts of power are required.
5. Is this product backed by a warranty? Yes! First, the MPM 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 issue you a refund for the price of the machine (you will be responsible for returning it in good working order and for the shipping costs). Also, the MPM carries a 1-2-3 year limited warranty; 1 year on the throwing wheels, 2 years on the electrical components (motors and speed controls) and 3 years on the remainder of the machine. Please click on the following link to see our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee, Return Policy & Product Limited Warranty.
6. How is it constructed; how big is it; how much does it weigh? The MPM consist of 3 parts; (1) the transport cart (base), (2) pitching machine, and (3) ball feeder loop. All 3 pieces are constructed with formed/wielded steel with a powder coat finish. The cart weighs approximately 30 lbs., the pitching machine approximately 60 lbs. and the feeder track approximately 25 lbs. Assembled, the MPM is 5.5 ft. tall and has a foot-print of approximately 30 in. by 30 in. And, the unit breaks down into the 3 components for storage or shipment.
7. Will the MPM throw baseballs? No; the machine is designed exclusively to throw softballs, specifically fast-pitch style.
8. Can the machine be used to throw fly-balls or pop-ups? No; the MPM can be used to throw a line-drive or a ground ball but it is not designed for that purpose. It is designed to be a fast-pitch pitching machine instead of a general purpose ball throwing machine..
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