- Hurricane Baseball and Softball Swing Trainer, Adjustable Power Band System with Anti-Dent Ball Head, Height 23 to 38 Inches, Solo Hitting Practice for Youth Ages 14 and Under

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!

Excellent. Very heavy duty. Good quality.

This is such a great alternative to a hitting stick. You can practice without any help. However to store it is difficult because it has to be taken apart. If you have a large area to keep it, that is best! The material is very good and it is sturdy! Would recommend !

Very well built---I'm impressed by the quality of this product. Looks like it will last a long time. Bungees will need to be replaced, but they are not expensive. Comes with a tote bag. Fairly easy to disassemble and carry to a game or practice field. However, the rotating pipe is greased and will make a mess unless you put it into a separate bag of some type. It is really sturdy if staked into the ground. If not staked, it will rotate around on its legs, forcing you to change batting position. There are a number of drills in the instruction booklet that I use and feel my players (high school athletes)benefit from them. I like the fact that the instructions encourage QUALITY swings from players---better to take 20 great swings than 100 not-so-good ones. If you do not hit the ball squarely, you get feedback, which is great. The rod wobbles and the ball does not travel very far. However, solid square contact does not always feel real satisfying on this device. The ball travels well, but it does not sound or feel like you necessarily hit the sweet spot on the bat. Some other devices, like the SoloHitter, let you know when you hit it well...you have to develop a feel for that with this device. You can get many,many reps for your players with this, I could hit it until my hands bled, but I'm an old coach. It seems more tedious to younger players today---I have to really get after my players to use this particular device. I could be that it doesn't feel totally satisfying when you hit it. For those who will use tools like this and work hard at it, I'm sure there will be positive rewards---a flatter, quicker swing, more consistent contact, and better power. Again...hard work = results.

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.

Thank you for getting this very cool item to us in time, on Christmas Eve. My son LOVES it! Easy set up without any tools. Works great!

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.

Let me start off by saying that this is the exact same product as the Nedco Bat Action Pro 360. The only difference is that this Derek Jeter version is targeted toward younger players due to the shorten hitting shaft. I purchased this with the intention of both myself and young nephew using it. Well, it works flawless. Built very solid and durable, takes my huge hacks very well. My nephew can't stop using the thing. The fact that someone can use it without the need of another person holding a hitting stick is huge. You will know if your not hitting the ball true as the shaft will wobble all over the place. Don't worry folks, thats a good thing as it makes people notice where they are striking the ball. You will actually work up a sweat! No kiddie gimmick here. I like and prefer the Derek Jeter version because it fits better indoors due to the shorten shaft. One buyer posted that it had a flawed design but so far so good for us. I only wish I purchased this sooner. The only con I have noticed is the carry bag. Well, it's crap and I defiantly see breaking in the future, in particular the carry handles due to the weight. I'm going to have to make new arrangements in this area. The equipment is heavy thats for sure, I'm not complaining about that though as the unit is built well but hauling it around for a long distance will have your shoulder barking. I actually carry it to parks but if you won't or will only do so every so often then I would not worry too much about it. To those that will haul it constantly, I would say it's worth dealing with a possible minor problem due to the positive end result.

This is such a good product to improve the batting speed and strength of your bat you can practice a lot of cricket shots without needed to modify the position of the ball, has a lot of durability and is very strong. I wish I could rate this more. 5/5 stars would recommend for cricket practice!

Vale la pena al 100 ... muy recomendable

I coach U9 softball and this has been a game changer for my team. We’ve only had it for a few practices, but the girls development and coordination has improved tremendously. They’re catching on so fast - I wish I had bought this sooner. This hitting trainer is great. It is very durable and heavy. Everything is made well and strong. This will last!!!! Even with 9 year olds beating the heck out of it. Lol I’ve included pictures of the set up process. It is really slick and easy. I had it put together in under 10 minutes. Tear down was even faster. Plus everything fits in a nice black zippered bag - which is heavy when filled but doesn’t feel like it will rip easily. This is definitely worth the money!!

Es bastante efectivo para batear. La utilizo dos - tres veces por semana y he visto buenos cambios en mi swing

Got this for my daughter to practice batting. We don't have much space to practice so this works perfectly in our small yard. Very easy to take down and set up but very heavy to carry back and forth to ball diamonds. Recommend a portable wagon if you plan to transport any distance.