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Spinball Wizard 3 vs. Hack Attack Pitching Machine
We get customers asking us these questions all the time, "What's the difference between the Hack Attack and the Jr. Hack Attack," and "Which pitching machine is better, the Spinball or the Hack Attack?"
Much like the Hack Attack And Jr. Hack Attack pitching machines, the Spinball Wizard 3 pitching machine is one of the best pitching machines out there. The Spinball also features three wheels with three separate motors spinning independently with control knobs for each wheel. The Spinball Wizard 3 wheel can throw fastballs, right and left-handed curveballs, sliders, two and 4-seam fastballs, and sinkers, all at pitch speeds of 40-100 mph.
The Spinball Wizard 3 wheel machine is similar to the Hack 3 pitching machine in so many ways, so it is important to highlight key similarities and differences between the two machines to fully understand which machine is a better purchase for you.
Spinball Wizard 3 Wheel Pitching Machine Specifications:
- Price: $3,698
- FREE Shipping: Yes
- Age level: Perfect for high school players all the way up to MLB
- Types of Pitches Thrown: 4-seam fastballs, right and left-handed 2-seam fastballs, right and left-handed curveballs, and right and left-handed sliders
- Infield and outfield drills: Yes
- Pitch Speed: 0-100 mph
- Recovery Time: 3 Seconds
- Portable: Yes
- Weight: 120 lbs.
- Machine Style: 3 wheel
- Warranty: 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
Hack Attack 3 Wheel Pitching Machine Specs:
- Price: $3,499
- FREE Shipping: Yes
- Age level: Perfect for high school players all the way up to MLB
- Types of Pitches Thrown: Fastballs, right and left-handed curveballs, right and left-handed sliders, split fingers, and knuckleballs
- Infield and outfield drills: Yes
- Pitch Speed: 0-100 mph
- Recovery Time: 5 Seconds
- Portable: Yes
- Weight: 135 lbs.
- Machine Style: 3 wheel
- Warranty: 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
Key Similarities:
- 3 independent pitching machine wheels
- 3 separate dials for pitch control
- Throws similar pitches at similar speeds
- Both have 5-year manufacturer's warranties
- Very portable - both come with built-in transport wheels
- User friendly
Key Differences:
- The Spinball Wizard 3 wheel is about $200 more expensive
- The Spinball Wizard is 15 lbs. lighter than the Hack Attack
- The Spinball combo machine switches between baseball and softball in about 10 minutes, while the Hack Attack takes about 30 minutes
- Only the Hack Attack can throw split fingers and knuckleballs
- The Spinball Wizard automatic feeder is $650 cheaper than the team feeder
- Spinball has 3 dials allowing control over pitch speed, spin direction, and spin amount, while the Hack Attack has 3 separate dials allowing control over the speed of each wheel on a number scale of 1-10.
Bottom line: These batting machines both perform very similarly, and purchasing either will not disappoint.
However, we do recommend the Hack Attack over the Spinball based on overall product quality and customer satisfaction. Customers can spot that difference and are always satisfied.
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1 comment
Martin Garrison
How is Spinball Wizard 40 lbs lighter than Hack Attack if both machines are listed at 120 lbs?
How is Spinball Wizard 40 lbs lighter than Hack Attack if both machines are listed at 120 lbs?