Review: Zooka 740 Portable Pitching Machine

The Zooka 740 is a portable pitching machine that only takes a few seconds to setup. It can pitch a variety of balls such as baseballs, tennis balls, and rubber balls. However, it won't pitch large softballs. You can find the Zooka 740 for an average price of $700. Let's take a look at some of the other features offered by this portable pitching machine.
The Zooka 740 can only throw fastballs. If you're looking for a unit that can throw sliders and curveballs, then it would be best for you not to buy this machine. However, it can pitch fastballs at a wide range of speeds. You can set the Zooka 740 to throw fastballs anywhere from 10 to 65 miles per hour.

You can have the Zooka 740 pitch every ball at the same speed or have it pitch at random speeds. You should note that the machine will pitch the ball slightly higher or lower depending on the speed of the pitch. If you setup the Zooka 740 to pitch at the same speed every time, it will deliver the ball with consistent accuracy.

The Zooka 740 is equipped with an internal battery. Therefore, you won't have to worry about finding a power outlet. This is especially hard when you want to use the machine in a field or park where outlets are hard to come by. The battery can provide enough power for the Zooka 740 to pitch about 400 balls before you need to recharge it.

This portable pitching machine is designed to mount on a tripod. Depending on the age and height of the intender user, you can choose a tripod that is either short or tall. The Zooka 740 can also swivel horizontally on the tripod. If you want to practice your fielding work, you can have the unit fire off high fly balls so that you can practice catching them.

The Zooka 740 provides a range of safety features. It won't start firing balls until you have entered an access code. Also, the Zooka 740 will shut off automatically if it is left along for a short time.

If you're looking for a portable pitching machine, you should consider buying the Zooka 740. It is equipped with an internal battery so that you don't have to worry about finding a nearby power outlet. Also, the Zooka 740 can pitch at speeds anywhere between 10 and 65 miles per hour. Unfortunately, the unit can only pitch fastballs, so you won't be able to practice hitting curveballs and sliders.