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Hack Attack Pitching Machine vs. Jr. Hack Attack Pitching Machine
The Junior Hack and Hack Attack are very similar and actually only differ in a few ways. Both pitching machines have 3 pitching machine wheels and can throw all the same pitches. They both can perform infield and outfield drills at the same caliber.
So what’s the difference between the two top pitching machines?
The Hack Attack and Junior Hack Attack 3-wheel pitching machines are built and operate in the same way. The main difference between these pitching machines is that the Hack Attack has more powerful motors than the Junior Hack and can thus throw faster than the Jr. Hack Attack.
The Hack Attack 3 Wheel can throw fastballs at 100 mph from 60 feet away, while the Junior Hack Attack can throw fastballs at 70 mph from 60 feet. However, you can move the Jr. Hack Attack to a distance of 45 ft. to emulate a 90 mph fastball.
Other than that, the Jr. Hack is 85 lbs lighter than the Hack Attack 3 Wheel and is, therefore, more portable!
Hack Attack vs. Junior Hack Attack Pitching Machine
Take a look at our comparison chart here for a closer look!
| Hack Attack | Junior Hack Attack | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 100+ MPH | 70+ MPH |
| Distance | 60 feet | 45 feet (simulates 90 MPH) |
| Vison | Complete ball vision provides a realistic sense of timing | Same as Hack Attack |
| Accuracy | The ball is gripped in three locations, providing tremendous control and accuracy | Same as Hack Attack |
| Efficiency | Dial-in pitch selection without throwing head adjustments, maximizes practice time | Same as Hack Attack |
| Fungo | 380 ft. fly balls | 250 ft. fly balls |
| Portability | Quickly rolls on and off the field | Same as Hack Attack |
| Recovery Time | 5 seconds because of the three wheels, almost instant | Same as Hack Attack |
Junior Hack Attack Highlights
- Price: $2,599
- 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: 0-70 mph
- Recovery Time: 5 Seconds
- Portable: Yes
- Weight: 75 lbs.
- Machine Style: 3 wheel
- Warranty: 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
Hack Attack Highlights
- 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: 120 lbs.
- Machine Style: 3 wheel
- Warranty: 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bottom line: As we mentioned earlier, the Hack and Jr. Hack are very similar in many ways, and the biggest difference is power and price point. If you're trying to save a few bucks but don't want to compromise on the quality of your pitching machine, the Jr. Hack Attack is the perfect machine for you.
1 comment
Fred Layman
Does it have ball feeder? How many balls? Does it run on a battery or electric?
Does it have ball feeder? How many balls? Does it run on a battery or electric?