AceSportz Ace Heavy Ballz Weighted Hitting Balls - 12 Pack

AceSportz Ace Heavy Ballz are weighted training balls that help baseball and softball players build strength while hitting off the tee or in soft toss. Each ball is 3 inches in diameter and weighs 16 oz; it is filled halfway with sand, which makes the weight exactly 1 lb.

Ace Heavy Ballz give instant feedback right at contact. When the hitter squares up the ball, it keeps its shape and travels at least 10 feet in the air. When it is mishit, the ball goes straight into the ground and comes out misshapen. Hitters learn quickly what a barreled ball feels like.

Why Train With Heavy Balls

A heavy ball rewards a swing that stays through the ball with the hands and lower half working together. Arms only swings, early rolls of the wrists and weak contact all show up immediately. It is a simple way to build contact strength and to teach hitters to drive through the ball instead of slapping at it.

How to Use Them

• Use them primarily for front toss and side toss, and off the tee.
• Hit into a net or a screen at short distance.
• Take short sets of quality swings, then switch back to regular balls.
• Do not use them with pitching machines or for long distance batting practice.

Pairs Well With

Set up a tee such as the Steel Cone Batting Tee, add the Power Ball 5-Inch Foam Hitting Trainer for a larger power target, and use AceSportz AceBallz Training Balls for lighter focus work.

Ace Heavy Ballz Specifications

• Diameter: 3 in
• Weight: 16 oz (1 lb), half filled with sand
• Pack: 12 balls
• Use: tee work, front toss, side toss

Who It Is For

High school, college and travel hitters who want to build contact strength, and coaches who want a quick feedback drill in the cage. Younger hitters can use them in short sets with a coach watching, so the swing stays sound while strength builds.

Care

Reshape lightly after mishits and store them dry.

Building a Session

Start with a few regular balls off the tee to groove the swing, take two or three sets of five to eight swings with the heavy balls, then finish with regular balls again. The contrast makes the bat feel quick and the regular ball jump off the barrel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is each ball?

16 oz, exactly 1 lb.

Can I use them in a pitching machine?

No. They are made for tee work, front toss and side toss.

What happens on a mishit?

The ball goes into the ground and can lose its shape, which is the feedback.