SKLZ Hurricane Batting Swing Trainer for Baseball & Softball - Durable Swing Arm - 4 Power Band System - High-Visibility, Anti-Dent Target Ball Head - Screw-in Base Legs, Metal Stakes & Carry Bag

The SKLZ Hurricane Swing Trainer has been a fantastic addition to our backyard practice setup. Both of my kids (one baseball, one softball) love using it to work on their swing timing, power, and consistency. It’s well-made, easy to set up, and the high-visibility target ball makes it easy for them to focus. It is pretty heavy.I really like the adjustable tension bands and rotating arm — it allows them to get a lot of reps without needing a pitcher or a tee. It’s helped them build confidence and muscle memory.The only thing to note: while the base is sturdy, there is a metal crossbar for the ball. Because we don’t want to risk damaging their expensive bats, we’ve been using an older bat just to be safe. It hasn’t been an issue, but it’s something to be mindful of, especially for younger or less experienced players in case they miss hit or over extend.Overall, this is a solid, effective training tool that we highly recommend to other baseball and softball families!

This has been a great product for my son to use to get reps in. Easy to set up or put away. It’s also adjustable for height and tensions. We’ve gotten in hundreds of reps- no chasing or picking up balls and helps to let coach watch the swing and adjust as needed quickly. Feedback is clear when hitting the ball on barrel vs mishits.

The media could not be loaded. My daughter’s 8U softball team use to use the ball that was attached to the end of a stick and had to be held by someone. I wanted something more autonomous so, I decided to give this one a try. I am so glad that I did. The apparatus is very solid and sturdy and it has to be because of the constant pounding that it takes. I have found that kids want to crush the ball. It was something different for them and they all want to get a turn.I am surprised at how easy the apparatus is to set up. It takes me about 3 minutes to set up and 2 minutes to break down. The resistance can be adjusted by adding 1 of 3 elastic bands. They are also very easy to add and take away. My daughter’s batting did improve after being introduced to the apparatus.The apparatus is pretty mobile, but I will admit that it is a bit awkward to carry and does not do well in wagons. It can be transported in a wagon, but I would recommend hand carrying it because it is awkward and top heavy, making the wagon susceptible to tipping over.Some minor issues that I had with the apparatus is that the carry bag is not very durable and tore after just traveling with the trainer just once. It still holds the trainer and is usable though. Also, if you set up the trainer incorrectly, the resistance bands can get caught on the trainer arm’s tension knob. That is easily fixed by reversing the side that the knob is on. It took me a while to figure that out. The apparatus fits comfortably in its bag and is easily stored flat on the ground or a shelf. It does not take up much space.This is a nice training tool for all skill levels. It is very easy to set up and breakdown. It could use a better carrying bag though. I highly recommend this product.

My son received this for his birthday. It was pretty easy to assemble. At first, it did not swing as easily as it should, and then I read that it needed grease (which it did NOT come with). After greasing the pole, it moved much more easily. Both my 10-year-old and 8-year-old use it. I can adjust the resistance depending on which kid is using it.I will say this thing is very heavy, so moving it can be tough. It also takes a bit to take apart and then put it back together, so it's not that convenient to constantly take it apart and assemble it. Two legs were already rusted on the inside, but honestly, I was too tired to try and return it for that reason—plus, it functioned fine. I am hoping that it will last because I am worried that it will break over time.Update: After using it for 3 months, the overall structure remains intact. The bands are becoming looser, which is an easy fix after tying more knots. The yellow part with the ball seems to be "drooping," and I am unsure how to remedy this. For what was spent on it, I was hoping that it would be a little bit more durable.

5 stars. Super easy to assemble and move. It's really heavy but not a bad thing. Just heavy duty. My 10 year old needs to get more reps in for batting practice is this is ag great way to do it without using a pitching machine or live pitcher. He wants to use it every day and we're already seeing an improvement in his performance at the plate. The adjustable bands make it easy to add speed or decrease speed as needed. This is worth every penny.