{"title":"XLR8","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"xlr8-speed-balls","title":"XLR8 Speed Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan't hit the curve ball? Change-ups have you swinging and missing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the #1 small training ball in Baseball and Softball! XLR8 Your Game with XLR8 Speed Balls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patent Pending XLR8 Speed Balls were designed with a specific intent: To answer the question: \"How do we instruct baseball players to hit different speed pitches?\" Answer: Produce a ball that flies at different speeds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious products could not accomplish this without some manipulation by the \"pitcher\". Not anymore. The XLR8 Speed Balls fly at different speeds, with different flight characteristics! All by being thrown with the same arm speed. Presto! Instant off-speed pitch training without any manipulation from the \"pitcher\". Now Mom, Dad, your sister or anyone else can throw great batting practice without any effort or knowledge about baseball. Simply throw the XLR8 Speed Balls and they do the rest. It's pretty cool when your Grandma can throw a changeup to rival Pedro Martinez's or a Fastball like Cliff Lee's... just by sitting on a chair and tossing Speed Balls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops Hand-Eye Coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves Concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrains \"See the Ball\" Approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes \"Pure Hitter = Power Hitter\" Approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat \"off-speed\" Pitch Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach package contains 6 Speed Balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptic Yellow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the difficulty in hitting off-speed pitches we designed the Speed Balls to help identify the \"off-speed\" pitch; the \"fastball\" is white and the \"off-speed\" pitch is yellow. The optic yellow color also makes it easier for younger players to \"track\" the ball to the hitting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow color assists ALL players (youth and adult) in recognizing the off-speed pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior to Plastic \"Golf Balls\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft foam construction allows a \"pitcher\" to stand or kneel somewhat close to the batter without fear of being struck by the practice baseballs. This allows for more accurate practice pitches. Additionally, these soft foam balls do not break as do the commonly used plastic golf balls. They can even be used indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTestimonials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"HITTING IS TIMING and this is the only product I know of that develops timing!\"\u003cstrong\u003e - Rick Down, Hitting Coach for the NY Mets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We have a steady group of players everyday that hit the XLR8 Balls. They use their own bats, but the balls are a great hitting tool!\" -\u003cstrong\u003e Don Slaught, Hitting Coach for the Detroit Tigers (2006).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Detroit Tigers set a Major League Record for most homeruns to open the season (2006) in a 3 game series!! The previous record was 10. The Detroit Tigers Hit 15! Ivan \"Pudge\" Rodriquez goes 5 for 5 for the first time in his career!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled by imitations! The XLR8 Speed Balls were the first small foam ball on the market. Other companies can try to copy them but they simply can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTed Williams (named The Greatest Hitter of all-time) was once asked what the \"secret\" to hitting was. His answer: \"Get a Good Pitch to Hit!\" Well, what's a \"good pitch\"? Answer: The one you are looking for! The greatest benefit derived from these amazing Speed Balls is the art of learning the Pitch Count and understanding the probability of the next pitch based on that count. In short, you have the tools to know \"what to look for\". If you know it’s coming you should crush it. As Ted Williams said; \"Get a good pitch to hit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy in bulk \u0026amp; save!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy 3 or more and pay only $7.99 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"XLR8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333996249403,"sku":"P13-7004","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/xlr8-speed-balls-1-small-training.jpg?v=1781230360"},{"product_id":"xlr8-speed-gloves-ultra-flexible-batting-gloves","title":"XLR8 Speed Gloves Ultra-Flexible Batting Gloves","description":"\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eLimited Time Offer. Use coupon code \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFREEGLOVES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e during checkout to redeem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"Free Batting Gloves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ls9ux9\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/batting-gloves-promo-product-page.jpg\" alt=\"Free Batting Gloves\" width=\"732\" height=\"300\" \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe all new XLR8 Speed Glove is the finest, most performance enhancing batting glove ever built. More flexibility means greater bat speed, and the XLR8 Speed Gloves flex like nobody's business!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcess material, bunching and poorly cut patterns of cheap batting gloves can ruin your hands and your swing. That's why XLR8 Speed Gloves feature an ergonomic pattern, reinforced panels and a snug fit. There's also a lightly padded area at the base of the palm to reduce vibration and blisters. The grip enhancing silicone pads on the fingers keep your hands stuck to the bat, increasing bat control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMLB players encouraged us to extend the grip material down to the base of the index finger, citing increased torque and Bat Speed! We incorporated this feedback immediately, but we didn't stop there when we looked for bat speed. Take a look at any glove on the market. Almost all have a big, bulky strap across the wrist. Your wrist, my friend, is a key component to bat speed; don’t restrict it! We cut away the wrist on our batting gloves to make them ultra comfortable and very flexible. Next, we took the big, huge Velcro strap and reduced it then moved it to the side so as not to impair wrist movement. What you get is a batting glove that not only looks good but assists in producing greater bat speed by virtue of its design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"batting-gloves-xlr8-red-fist.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/batting-gloves-xlr8-red-fist.jpg\" alt=\"batting-gloves-xlr8-red-fist.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\"\u003eBatting Glove Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUltra span mesh flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSweat absorbing cuff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull freedom flex points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpandura and ultra span mesh chassis components for durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversized airprene knuckle flex panel for unrestricted flex\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRubberized finger interface for increased bat control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA versatile batting glove\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe all new XLR8 Speed Glove is a great all around glove. Designed with a super comfortable airprene backhand and super-stretch finger panels, these gloves redefines what comfort is all about. The asymmetrical cuff provides just the right amount of coverage without hindering motion, and the lightly padded palm provides a secure grip. You won't find these gloves turning crusty, cracking and falling apart after a few short weeks. This innovative design concept is built to last game after game for an entire season or more. The all new side wrist closure does not hinder wrist movement like most gloves on the market. This freedom of movement contributes to greater bat speed... which is what XLR8 (accelerate) gloves are all about! Try a pair and compare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXLR8 Your Game! 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The video also features several personal instruction segments from MLB Hitting Instructor Rick Down:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the Secret of the \"MINI-V\" to increase Bat Speed and Power.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn a step by step approach to building a Powerful Swing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the Pro Trick to timing with the front foot. When do you set your heel down?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe XLR8 Speed Bat Hitting System is unlike any other training aid in the sport of Baseball and Softball. Being a great hitter is a result of mastering all three components to hitting; Power, Accuracy and Timing. The XLR8 Speed Bat Hitting System focuses on these three components and enhances them in every player. Repeated use will not only result in a tremendous increase in a player's bat speed (POWER), it also improves ACCURACY. Lastly, this system is the only product on the market to develop the most important component of hitting... TIMING!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't believe us on the importance of Bat Speed? Just a 1 mph increase in bat speed can send the baseball 7' farther!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe patented construction of the XLR8 Speed Bat embeds the proper muscle memory for a powerful, effective, repeatable baseball swing. The type of swing that most players only dream about can be developed in a matter of weeks! The system includes a series of static, non-hitting drills designed to develop the proper muscle memory involved in a solid baseball swing. The Speed Bat's patented handle design trains the proper grip. Specific drills teach a short, powerful, efficient stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn developing the timing and accuracy components, the player will hit pitched balls... XLR8 Speed Balls! The advantage? Timing for one: They fly at different speeds! Accuracy for Two: Smaller sized ball, smaller hitting area. But, perhaps the best benefit of the XLR8 Speed Balls is the development of Pitch Count Recognition. Think about it.. there are 12 pitch counts. 5 of those are fastball counts, the others are neutral or off-speed. Learn these and you will Be A Better Hitter! Pretty simple! Repeated use of the XLR8 Speed Bat Hitting System results in fast-twitch muscle fibers being recruited by the body and incorporated into the swing. The result is increased bat speed. Increased bat speed not only increases POWER, it allows a player to wait on a pitch longer before initiating a swing. The result is higher quality at bats and a higher batting average. The DVD is packed with drills that help develop bat speed. In addition, hitting the XLR8 Speed Balls (a smaller ball) with the small percussion barrel of the XLR8 Speed Bat naturally develops the hitter's visual system. The size of the patented XLR8 Speed Bat develops the proper spatial relationship between the top hand and the impact area (17-21 inches) resulting in very important neurological memory training for consistent, solid, repeatable contact. These combined aspects of the XLR8 Training System develop the second component of hitting; ACCURACY. 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