The new "SwingAway" is The Next Generation of Hitting Systems featuring a Bottom Boom and a new Revolutionary Hitting Mat. The bottom boom feature will perfectly align the Patented Pulley system of the Machine making it all but impossible for the pulleys to become misaligned and therefore increasing the life of the Bungee System. The new SwingAway Hitting System is built to take the constant use and demands of the Professional Athlete and it is now available to ALL PLAYERS who possess the drive and determination to "GET REAL GOOD, REAL FAST". Mat Theory and Details - The layout of the nine balls is called the X-Pattern. This pattern is a visualization of where a hitter should contact the ball as it comes across home plate. The arrows coming off the balls indicate the desired direction of flight of the ball. The 1 ball is for inside pitches, the 2 ball is for slightly inside pitches, the 3 ball is down the middle, the 4 ball is for slightly outside pitches and the 5 ball is for outside pitches. The NEW SwingAway is recommended for Home and Team use for All Baseball and Softball Players regardless of age or skill level. This machine is extremely durable and complete hitting system with a galvanized steel frame, all ball-suspension components, plus hitting mat to position pitches anywhere. The Hitting Mat acts as visual learning tool to understand proper contact points. Product Information - The New SwingAway folds flat within seconds for quick storage and portability - The Set-up size is 58" x 48" with highest point of 6'2" - Recommended Space 10' x 10' - Total Weight 33 lbs. The New SwingAway is made of High Quality Galvanized Steel Combined and features a new component structure, which allows increased strength and durability. You should expect this machine to perform for years and years. If you wish a Softball kit for this model.. The Titan Elite Softball Kit fits. However, the SA unit comes packaged with only a baseball kit. Therefore, Softball kits must be purchased separate.