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JUGS Sports Actual Practice Or Game Situations Contents 04 — Baseball & Softball Pitching Machines 27 — Accessories 28 — Packages 32 — Batting Cage Nets 35 — Batting Cage Frames NEW Low Cost, High Quality Batting Cage 36 — Free-Standing Cages Netting for Baseball and Softball: Page 32 38 — Hitting Tee Collection 41 — Protective Screens 46 — Sports Radar 47 — Backyard Bullpen 48 — Practice Baseballs & Softballs 50 — Football, Lacrosse, Soccer and Cricket ! WARNING The photographs and pictures shown in this catalog were chosen for marketing purposes only and therefore are not intended to depict © 2017 JUGS Sports actual practice or game situations. YOU MUST READ THE PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SAFETY SIGNS BEFORE USING JUGS PRODUCTS. TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS • The following are registered trademarks of JUGS Sports: MVP® Baseball Pitching Machine, Lite-Flite® Machine, Lite-Flite®, Small-Ball® Pitching Machine, Sting-Free®, Pearl®, Softie®, Complete Practice Travel Screen®, Short-Toss®, Quick-Snap®, Seven Footer®, Instant Screen®, Small-Ball® Instant Protective Screen, Small-Ball® , Instant Backstop®, Multi-Sport Instant Cage®, Dial-A-Pitch® , JUGS®, JUGS Sports®, Backyard Bullpen®, BP®2, BP®3, Hit at Home® and the color blue for pitching machines. • The following are trademarks of JUGS Sports: Changeup Super Softball™ Pitching Machine, Super Softball™ Pitching Machine, 101™ Baseball Pitching Machine, Combo Pitching Machine™, Jr.™ Pitching Machine, Toss™ Machine, Football Passing Machine™, Field General™ Football Machine, Soccer Machine™, Dial-A-Speed™, Select-A-Pitch™, Pitching Machine League™, Always See The Ball™, Quick Change™, College-6™ Swing Trainer, JUGS Hitting Tee™, 5-Point Hitting Tee™, 5-Point High-Low™ Hitting Tee, Hitting Stick™, Instant Cart™, Back-Saver™ Ball Basket, Complete Practice™ Battery Pack, The JUGS Gun™, JUGSSPEED™, Optic Game-Ball Yellow™, Game- Ball Yellow™, Vision-Enhanced Yellow™, BULLDOG™, Perfect-Pitch™, Protector™ Series, Sock-Net™, Fixed-Frame™, Forever-Tight™, Practice Package™, Toss Package™, Michele Smith Softball Backyard Package™, Albert Pujols Baseball Backyard Package™, Youth League Package™, Baseball Backyard Net Package™, Softball Backyard Net Package™, Backyard Batting Cage™, Hitter's Vision™, Split Cage™, Backyard Softball Net™, Backyard Net™, Combination Net™, Half Net™, Backyard Softball Net™, Free-Standing Sports Cage™, The toughest poly ball ever madeSM, Hit the ball where it's pitchedSM, Dura-tech™, Grip-n-Go™, and Radar Cube™. NEW BP®2 Baseball Pitching Machine: Page 10 2 3 Look what's new for 2018 NEW BP®3 Baseball Pitching Machine with Changeup: Page 4 NEW Hit at Home® Backyard Batting Cage: Page 36 NEW BP®2 Baseball Pitching Machine: Page 10 2 Ask about our NEW Payment Plan 3 Call: 1-800-547-6843 • 6:00 am – 4:30 pm PST • jugssports.com NEW CONTROL PANEL 4 5 “ I encourage coaches to definitely get their hands on one of these machines. I'm sure it's going to help your player's game—Big Time!” Albert Pujols — 3-time NL MVP and member MLB's 600 Home Run Club $3,395 M1030 Realistic 64” delivery height. Delivers pitches at a realistic downward plane. Change speeds without the hitter The JUGS BP®3 Baseball Pitching Machine’s changeup knowing it! feature, higher speed range and the ability to Switch between fastballs and effortlessly change from pitch to pitch, is designed changeups with the touch of a button using the hand-held remote control. for the advanced player whose skills demand Remote control can be used at the machine practicing every pitch at game-like speeds. or even behind the hitter. Pinpoint™ Micro Adjustment at your fingertips The most advanced and easy to use pitch targeting system ever developed (patent pending.) Locate pitches instantly—right to left, up or down with a quick turn of your wrist. 4 Ask about our NEW Payment Plan 5 Call: 1-800-547-6843 • 6:00 am – 4:30 pm PST • jugssports.com NEW Unparalleled 5-Year Guarantee on all parts except the control panel, moving and non-moving, against normal wear and factory defects. 2-Year Guarantee on control panel and handheld remote control unit against normal wear and factory defects. Recommended CONTROL PANEL Skill Level • Backyard Players Great for offensive • Youth Leagues • High Schools or defensive drills — • Colleges Change speeds while practicing • Professionals advanced outfield drills—at the warning track or shallow fly balls. Speed Range • 40-90 mph Rotate the top back even further for towering catcher pop-ups. 6 7 The following features and benefits make the NEW BP®3 a must for any serious program. A) Patented Grip-Tite® 12” non-marking pneumatic tires— Average 20-year life expectancy A compared to 5-year solid-tire life C expectancy. Grip-Tite® tires provide superior pitch accuracy compared to any other 3-wheel machine. Grip-Tite® tires will not melt, crack or chunk like solid tires. B) 3 wheels provide better contact with B the ball for exceptional pitch control and accuracy. D C) 3 wheel design eliminates the need to rotate the machine to change pitches. E D) Always see the ball™ delivery system: O A clear and uninterrupted view of the F ball throughout the entire pitch process allows the hitter to realistically time their stride. G E) Throws Changeups: change from fastball to changeup at the touch of H a button using the remote control on key chain or manual button located on control panel. I F) Large 3" LCD Readout Display G) Digital Speed Adjustment: 40-90 mph. H) Select-A-Pitch™ Dial: The BP®3 throws the following N nine pitches at the turn of a dial. • Fastballs and Changeups • Right- and Left-handed Curveballs and Sliders • Right- and Left-handed Cutters • Split-finger Fastballs I) Fastball/Changeup Hitting Circuit: 3 preset hitting circuits allows the machine E to automatically change between fastball and changeup giving your hitters J a "real" pitcher vs. hitter experience. J) Micro-Adjustment: Pinpoint™ control at your fingertips—the most advanced and easy to use pitch targeting system ever developed for a pitching machine (patent pending.) K) Vertical and Horizontal Macro Adjustment Levers: Throwing deep 325' fly balls K or towering pop-ups has never been easier. 360 degree rotation allows you to easily practice using the entire field. L) Quick-Snap® leg attachment—No T-handle or leg clamp necessary. M) Easy to move and set up—Simply lock machine in the "pop-up" M position, lower to the ground and wheel your machine like a wheel barrow. N) Three 1/4 HP motors will give you years of trouble-free use. O) Three cast-aluminum motor guards protect motors from direct hits. P) Cast aluminum and steel construction—weighs 140 lbs. Q) Throws baseballs, JUGS Pearl®, Sting-Free® baseballs, Lite-Flite® baseballs, Softie® baseballs and Bulldog™ polyballs. L R) Runs on 110-volt AC or the Powerhorse® Portable Inverter Generator–2000. For optional equipment and accessories see page 27. 6 Ask about our NEW Payment Plan 7 Call: 1-800-547-6843 • 6:00 am – 4:30 pm PST • jugssports.com NEW LOW PRICE Risers and fastballs Changeup up to 70 mph and Super Softball™ changeups at speeds as low as 44 mph. Pitching Machine Features, Benefits & Facts: • Remote control on key chain or manual $1,995 M1250 button located on control panel— Change from fastball to changeup at the touch of a button. • Comes standard with Transport Cart— Portable and easy to move and set up. Simply insert the handle, tilt and roll. • Digital Speed Display—70 mph top Speed • Weighs just 75 lbs. One person can load the JUGS in the trunk of a car. • Throws 11'' or 12'' softballs, Sting-Free® softballs, Lite-Flite® softballs, Softie® softballs and the Bulldog™ polyballs. Comes standard with a 12" ball chute. An 11" ball chute is sold separately. • Great for offensive or defensive drills— Change speeds while practicing advanced outfield drills. Swivel-design base also provides 360-degree movement for fly balls, pop-ups and ground balls. • Runs on 110-volt AC, Powerhorse® Portable Inverter Generator–2000 or the Complete Practice Battery Pack. Recommended Age 12–Adult Speed Range 15–70 mph Speed Adjustment Digital Speed Readout Changeup Remote Control Yes Manual Changeup Button Yes Pneumatic Tire Yes Weight 75 lbs 360-Degree Swivel Yes Softball Transport Cart Yes Power Source 110V AC (see features) Motor (1) 1/4 HP, 3 amp NOTE: JUGS CHANGEUP Super Softball Machine will not throw a dropball Optional Pitching Machine Cover Yes Optional Automatic Feeder Yes Optional Feeder Remote Switch Yes Unparalleled 5-Year Guarantee on all Recommended parts except the control panel, moving Skill Level and non-moving, against normal wear • High School and factory defects. OFFICIAL SUPPLIER • College 2-Year Guarantee on control panel and • Advanced Travel-Ball handheld remote control unit against Speed Range normal wear and factory defects. • 15-70 mph 8 9 For the first time change speeds In a national survey, 96% of all softball coaches without the hitter knowing it! polled, asked for a changeup machine—we listened. “ By changing the speeds at the press of a button, without the hitter knowing it, batting practice simply isn’t automatic anymore.” — Celeste Knierim, NFCA Hall of Famer “ This machine is the real deal! It's not only great for working with your hitters, but it’s also perfect for advanced outfield drills.” Switch between fastballs and changeups — Mike White, Head Softball Coach, University of Oregon with the touch of a button using the hand-held remote control. Remote control can be used at the machine, behind the “ A must for any hitter or team wanting to improve their batting hitter or even in the dugout. averages and ability to hit changeups.” — Michele Smith, 1996, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist 70 mph Fastball / 55 mph Changeup 65 mph Fastball / 51 mph Changeup 60 mph Fastball / 49 mph Changeup 55 mph Fastball / 46 mph Changeup 50 mph Fastball / 44 mph Changeup The JUGS Changeup Super Softball™ Pitching Machine’s changeup feature and higher speed range is designed for the advanced player whose skills demand practicing at game-like speeds.
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