Heater Sports Slider Machine with Ball Feeder & Xtender 24' Cage
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Heater Sports Slider Machine with Ball Feeder & Xtender 24' Cage
Slider Curve Lite-Ball Machine with Bonus Feeder & 24’ x 12’ x 12’ Batting Cage.
The Slider Lite-Ball Pitching Machine pitches fastballs, inside breaking balls, and outside breaking balls. The powerful A/C motor throws lite-balls at variable speeds up to 80 miles per hour (depending on ball).About the Package
The Slider Lite 360 Baseball Pitching Machine from Heater Sports pitches fastballs, sliders, and curves with a simple swivel twist of the pitch head. This unique feature allows for all ages and skill levels to perfect their hitting at home or at the ball field.The Slider includes a variable speed adjustment knob so you can easily control the pitch speed for a beginning skill level through advanced, eliminating the need to use multiple balls for different speeds.
In addition to pitching, the Slider 360 is a fielding machine perfect for grounders, line-drives and pop flies up to 200 feet. So whether you're a catcher, infielder, or outfielder, the Slider 360 will help perfect your hand-eye coordination and fielding techniques.
The Slider 360 pitches lite-baseballs (balls half the weight of a regulation baseball) up to 40 MPH (Power Alley 40 MPH Orange Lite Baseballs), 55 MPH (Slider Leather Lite Baseballs), 60 MPH (Power Alley 60 MPH White Baseballs), and 80 MPH (Power Alley 80 MPH Green Baseballs) at 46 feet from the batter. You can increase or decrease the speed by ball, speed control setting, or by simply moving the machine closer or further from the batter. REAL BASEBALLS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN THIS MACHINE. USING REAL BASEBALLS CAN VOID THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY.
The Slider includes a fully enclosed tire so it's extremely safe for all ages and its powerful A/C motor provides long life and durability to this unique machine. To use, simply attach the provided A/C plug into any regular 110V wall outlet or look for a portable power pack. The Slider 360 requires at least 200 watts and 10 amps to run for a full hour.
Finally, the Slider's Automatic 12 ball feeder allows the machine to automatically feed a ball every 8 seconds; eliminating the need for someone to pitch. This maximizes your potential by allowing you to see 12 pitches in about a minute and a half. Hit well over 100 pitches in less than 20 minutes and watch your game explode!
Backed by Heater Sports 1 year warranty, you'll have the peace of mind of using the Slider 360 to perfect your game while having fun and being safe.
Paired with patent No. US 8,172,703 B2 & US 8,496,545 B2 Power Alley Batting Cage, the most affordable and revolutionary batting cage ever developed for improving your hitting at home.
Most hitters spend 68% of their hitting time searching for a place to hit and chasing the balls in the outfield once they do. And that's not all, studies also show that most hitters rarely hit more than 50 pitches in any given hitting session. With the PowerAlley Home Batting Cage you spend 94% of your time hitting the ball and can hit over 250 pitches in the same amount of hitting time.
Take hit after hit without the hassle of chasing down every ball and watch your batting average soar with your own home batting cage.
Built for ease-of-use and durability the PowerAlley sets-up in minutes. The unique fiberglass pole design, strong 1 1/4" netting, and steel ground stakes provide unusual strength and support along with the flexibility to withstand the elements.
The Power Alley is adjustable in size. If 22 feet is too long, simply move the stakes closer to suit your needs. So not only is it the most affordable real ball cage on the market, it's also the most customizable.
Features
Features of the Slider Machine with Ball Feeder & Xtender 24' Cage
- Model #: SLBC24
- Pitches Lite Ball Up To 80 MPH at 46 Feet
- Throws Fastballs, Sliders, & Curveballs with Swivel Head Design
- Pitch Height Adjustment For Grounders & Fly Balls
- Dimensions: 24'L x 12'W x 10'H
- 1 1/4" Strong and Long Lasting Polyester Net
- Fiberglass Arch Assembly For Quick Assembly & Take Down
- Built-In Harness For Heater Pitching Machines
- 12 Ball Automatic Feeder
- Steel Ground Stakes & Nylon Support Ropes
- Uses Standard A/C Power or a Battery Pack (Sold Separately)
Last updated: May 19, 2026
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At Athletetron, our goal is to provide reliable recovery and performance products backed by dependable service and a straightforward shopping experience. We work with trusted suppliers and established distribution partners to help athletes, coaches, and active individuals access equipment they can rely on. Whether its for the Team or only for yourself, we want to create a sense of trust between us and the customer, with the same trust as we have towards you and your Athletic goals, that of which, is why we are going to provide these variety of reasons of why Athletetron is the way to shop for your needs:
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Some products offered by Athletetron may occasionally be placed on backorder due to high demand or supplier availability.
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