So far the balls are holding up well, love the weight and work perfect in the hack attack. Much better quality than “tater ball” don’t be fooled!
Tater Softball
Pelota de sóftbol de espuma Tater® de Tater Baseball®
Built for Real Softball Training
The Tater™ Foam Softball is engineered to replicate the look, feel, and performance of a real leather softball —
without the wear and tear of constant machine work. Built for high-volume reps, real feedback, and confident swings.
REAL FEEL
More dense than standard foam balls for a smooth feel and true “pop” off the bat.
TRUE FLIGHT
Realistic ball flight that mirrors a leather softball.
NO STING
Train swing after swing without hand or wrist pain.
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Only available directly from Tater.
The Tater™ Foam Softball weighs 6.5 oz — the heaviest pitching machine foam softball on the market —
and this is the only place to purchase it. Not sold through distributors or third-party retailers.
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- Youth fastpitch
- High school
- Slowpitch
In machine lanes from 12U fastpitch teams to varsity programs to league and facility cages. Regulation weight for fastpitch and slowpitch alike. Safe on gym floors, indoor turf, garages, and backyard cages.
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“I asked my 12U fastpitch team if I should buy more Tater balls or get dimple balls. It was unanimous. We're never using dimple balls again.”
Richard D. · 12U fastpitch coach
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“We use them in our JUGS machine, and they do everything a real softball does except damage our machine.”
Jason M. · Verified buyer
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“Same weight as a regulation softball. Great to use in practice when the field is wet. Just wipe it and it's good to go again.”
Judy D. · Verified buyer
Purchase orders accepted
Schools, universities, and pro organizations can order by PO. Email your PO or request a quote, and we'll take it from there.
Peso reglamentario. Vuelo real. Contacto seguro.
La pelota de sóftbol de espuma Tater es la única pelota de sóftbol de espuma construida con un peso reglamentario de 6.5 oz. Peso real. Vuelo real. Retroalimentación real. Diseñada para el entrenamiento con máquinas de lanzamiento de alta velocidad sin el dolor.
6.5 oz. Reglamentario
Peso de sóftbol reglamentario según la NCAA, USA Softball y NFHS. Trayectoria real a velocidad de juego.
Amortiguación de vibraciones
La construcción de espuma absorbe el impacto del contacto. Sensación más suave en golpes fallidos. Sin vibraciones dolorosas del bate.
Lista para máquina de lanzamiento
Se alimenta limpiamente a través de todas las principales máquinas de lanzamiento. Maneja lanzamientos rápidos, "rise balls" y "changeups".
Pelota de Sóftbol de Espuma Tater para Máquina de Lanzamiento — Construida como la Real
El diseño de la pelota de sóftbol de espuma para máquina de lanzamiento comienza y termina con el peso. Una pelota de sóftbol reglamentaria pesa 6.5 oz. La pelota de sóftbol de espuma Tater pesa lo mismo. Otras pelotas de sóftbol de espuma que se venden para máquinas de lanzamiento pesan significativamente menos, lo que las hace flotar, elevarse y comportarse de forma muy diferente a las pelotas de juego reales.
El peso de 6.5 oz significa una trayectoria real a velocidades reales de máquina. Los lanzamientos llegan como pelotas de juego. Los bateadores calculan el tiempo de los lanzamientos como si fueran pelotas de juego. El entrenamiento se transfiere al juego real en lugar de enseñar malos hábitos que el bateador tiene que desaprender en el plato.
Por qué el peso de 6.5 oz es importante
El peso reglamentario de un sóftbol según la NCAA, USA Softball y NFHS es de 6.25 a 7.0 oz. El competidor que vende la llamada pelota de sóftbol de espuma "más pesada" pesa 5 oz, todavía 1.5 oz por debajo del reglamento. Una pelota de sóftbol de espuma más ligera se eleva por el efecto de las ruedas de la máquina de lanzamiento y sube de forma antinatural. Los bateadores entrenan su vista para una trayectoria de vuelo que no existe en los juegos reales. La pelota de sóftbol de espuma Tater coincide exactamente con el peso reglamentario de 6.5 oz. Esa es la verdadera pelota de espuma de peso reglamentario, no solo la más pesada de las alternativas más ligeras.
Construida para edades de 11 a 17 años
Esta pelota de sóftbol de entrenamiento está diseñada para jóvenes atletas ambiciosos que desean repeticiones reales sin moretones reales. La construcción de espuma reduce el riesgo de lesiones en el trabajo de máquina de lanzamiento a corta distancia. El peso de 6.5 oz desarrolla una sincronización y una mecánica de swing correctas. Su construcción duradera soporta grandes volúmenes de repeticiones temporada tras temporada. También es ideal para el entrenamiento en instalaciones cubiertas donde las pelotas de sóftbol reglamentarias causan daños.
Compatibilidad con máquinas de lanzamiento
La pelota de sóftbol de espuma Tater se alimenta limpiamente a través de todas las principales máquinas de lanzamiento de sóftbol rápido y lento del mercado. Jugs. Heater. Sports Attack. Spinball. ATEC. Sports Tutor. Funciona a velocidades de hasta 70+ mph. Maneja lanzamientos rápidos, "rise balls", "drop balls" y "changeups" sin comprometer el vuelo o la durabilidad.
Especificaciones
- Tipo: Pelota de sóftbol de espuma para máquina de lanzamiento
- Peso: 6.5 oz (reglamentario según NCAA, USA Softball, NFHS)
- Construcción: Espuma de alta densidad que amortigua las vibraciones
- Se vende como: Paquete de una docena (12 pelotas)
- Ideal para: Jugadores de 11 a 17 años, jaulas interiores, entrenamiento con máquina de lanzamiento
- Funciona con: Todas las principales máquinas de lanzamiento (sóftbol rápido y lento)
¿También entrenas con pelotas de béisbol? Echa un vistazo a nuestra pelota de béisbol de espuma Tater: la misma construcción, peso reglamentario de 5 oz, diseñada para el trabajo con máquinas de lanzamiento de béisbol.
Hecho en Connecticut.
Former pro player · Hitting coach
Jimmy Titus
I have used other foam balls that are too light and create unrealistic spin and movement. Other balls also do not provide the same feedback off the bat as Tater foam balls do. Because the weight is equivalent to a regular baseball, hitters can feel squared-up contact much more effectively.
Being able to use training bats and wood bats without the possibility of breaking the bat creates a much more competitive training atmosphere. I highly recommend these balls to anyone who trains high-level players, and to coaches with kids at the youth level, to take the worry out of high-velocity machine practice.
Tater® vs. everyone else
The foam softball that trains like a real ball.
Most pitching machine softballs either feel too light, fly weird, or beat up hands over time. The Tater® Foam Softball is built for game-speed reps with true flight, real feel, and a sting-free swing — rep after rep.
| Feature | Tater® Foam Softball | Typical brands | Retail / store bought |
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| No stingSwing full intent without hand/wrist pain. | YesSting-free reps | VariesSometimes | VariesSometimes |
| True flightFlies like a real ball at game speed. | YesRealistic flight | NoFloats / breaks | NoFloats / breaks |
| True weight — 6.5 ozThe heaviest machine foam softball on the market. | Yes6.5 oz game-like | NoToo light | NoToo light |
| Real “pop”More dense feel with clean sound off the bat. | YesDense + loud | VariesMuted | VariesMuted |
| Backyard friendlyGreat for cages with neighborhood rules. | YesHOA friendly | VariesSometimes | VariesSometimes |
When you train at game speed, the ball matters. The Tater® Foam Softball is built to the same exacting standard as our wood bats — regulation weight, true flight, and zero sting.
COMPATIBLE CON TODAS LAS MÁQUINAS DE LANZAMIENTO
Nuestras pelotas de espuma de alta densidad son universales y funcionan bien con todo tipo de máquinas de lanzar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 6.5 oz weight matter on a foam softball?
A regulation softball weighs 6.5 oz. The Tater foam softball matches that exactly. Most foam softballs on the market run significantly lighter — typically 5 oz or less, which sounds minor but creates a major problem in practice. Lighter foam balls catch lift off the pitching machine wheels and rise unnaturally as they approach the plate. Hitters train their eye for a flight path that doesn't exist in real games. Then they get to game day and their timing is off. Matching regulation weight means real trajectory, real timing, real training transfer.
How does the Tater foam softball compare to other foam softballs on the market?
Two things separate the Tater foam softball from every other foam softball sold for pitching machines: regulation weight and craftsmanship. Regulation softball weight per NCAA, USA Softball, and NFHS is 6.25 to 7.0 oz. The Tater foam softball is 6.5 oz exactly — true regulation. The other foam softballs marketed as "heavy" or "realistic" come in around 5 oz, well below regulation. Lighter balls rise unnaturally off pitching machine wheels and teach the hitter's eye a flight path that doesn't exist in real games. Match regulation weight, and the training transfers to game day.
Does the Tater foam softball work for fastpitch or slowpitch?
Both. The 6.5 oz weight is regulation across both fastpitch and slowpitch softball. The foam construction handles speeds up to 70+ mph (well above standard fastpitch velocities) and feeds cleanly through every major fastpitch and slowpitch pitching machine — Jugs, Heater, Sports Attack, Spinball, ATEC, Sports Tutor.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 22 reviews.
I purchased 2xDozen Tater® Foam Softballs for use in an Atec M3X 2.0 pitching machine. I asked my 12U fastpitch team if I should buy more Tater balls or get dimple balls ... it was unanimous. We're never using dimple balls again. The girls reported very little-to-no sting, they could use their game bats, the ball stays true when pitched and hit. I am buying another 2xdozen balls.
The tater balls are much more consistent out of our pitching machine. Love them!
High quality just like the foam baseballs. Highly recommend
Great training balls, was happy to replace the old dimple balls with these.
We purchased tater balls to offer a more consistent experience to our pitching machine clients - we’ve been impressed!
Balls hold up and fly nice true out of the machine. Nice weight too
The product is great. The shopping experiance however is lacking. It took two weeks for my order to ship and I only got an order update after I reached out ask what the heck was going on. Kinda feels like the order was lost or forgot.
Balls are realistic and fly true 9-10 times. 1 in 10 can look more like a cutter, but that could be don’t many separate factors. If you’ve got a high school team, that needs tons of reps and are trying to save bat life; then these are the balls for you
Great balls for hitting. We’ve ordered several dozen and use them almost daily on machine. Hold up very well. We’ve only broken about 7 balls with daily usage over the last several months and just ordered another dozen balls. Much better than dimple balls (very very minimal sting and a plus to be able to use your tegukar bat) and have a much better flight path like a regular ball being pitched.
The tater training softballs are AWESOME!! WE use them in our juggs machine, and they do everything a real softball does except damage our machine.
My daughter was really impressed with the way it feels when you hit it pretty close to a real softball, ball flight definitely some extra feet
The tater balls are great, but the customer service and shipping were less than impressive!
Awesome product. Our league has benefited big time from these training balls
Same weight as regulation softball. Great to use in practice when field is wet. Just wipe it and it’s good to use again. Can use in all pitching machines.
Love these ! Great for Machine use!
Just a really good quality ball.
Good balls
Great balls. Hold flight. Durable. Girls love hitting them from machine.
Fly well of juggs machine
Great ball for hack attack machine.
This softballs are the best I’ve used! They fly true out of our Hack attack!!
