JUGS Frequently Asked Questions

BASEBALL PITCHING MACHINE

JUGS is the #1 selling ball-throwing machine company with 32 years of history. All JUGS machines are guaranteed for 5 years. JUGS is the best training aid for players of all ages. We have different models to suit players of all ages and leagues. JUGS Jr.™ has since received the official approval of Little League® Baseball. JUGS is great for stimulating game-like conditions and aiding in pre-season tryouts. Ninety-four percent of all baseball players entering professional baseball in the last thirty years have helped develop their skills with the help of JUGS. There are over 105,000 teams using JUGS machines at their practices today, throwing over two billion strikes each year. With Ripken, Piazza, Smith and Giambi using JUGS, shouldn't you be too?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the term "JUGS" originate?
The original JUGS Curveball Machine was named from an old-time baseball expression for a curveball, "jug handle curve". The name stuck and has been part of baseball ever since.

Can I use regular baseballs and softballs in my JUGS machine?
Yes, they work very well. However, if cost is a factor in your organization, we would not recommend using them because they last only a fraction of the time that our "sting free" balls last.

Does JUGS sell used or refurbished machines?
No. The best places to find these machines are through used sporting goods dealers or your local classifieds. However, as with the purchase of any used items, make sure you check out the machine thoroughly, as replacement parts can add dollars to your purchase very quickly.

I want to set up a commercial batting range facility. How do I get started?
JUGS does not deal with commercial (token operated) setups. For information about JUGS Machines in a commercial setting, please contact Amusement Products at (423) 892-7264 or visit their website at www.amusepro.com.

I can get my Instant Screen into a circle but it is too big for my bag. How do I get it into the proper size to fit in the carrying bag?
When you fold the top of the screen down to the bottom near the logo, you need to push it forward to where the netting starts, about a foot above our logo.

I have the machine set up to throw a 60 M.P.H. pitch at 60 feet. How fast will it be throwing if I set the machine at 42 feet?
Sixty miles per hour. The velocity doesn't change when you move the machine closer. What changes is the hitter's time to react to the pitch, making it seem like a faster pitch.

On your batting cage frames, why is the middle wider than the ends?
You want a two foot gap between the netting and the frame to limit the batted balls that can hit the frame and bounce back at the hitter. This is accomplished on the end sections by having the distance from one end of the frame to the other be four feet longer than the net.

What is the difference between the Softball Machine and the Super Softball Machine?
There are two main differences. The first is velocity. The Super throws up to 70 M.P.H. and the Softball Machines top speed is 60 M.P.H. The second is Super's digital speed readout.