{"product_id":"pronine-pm9-lite-foam-pitching-machine-baseballs-dozen","title":"ProNine PM9 Lite Foam Pitching Machine Baseballs - Dozen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProNine PM9 Lite is the machine ball for the youngest hitters in the cage: a 9 inch optic orange dimpled foam ball with a solid polyurethane center, built at two-thirds the weight of a regulation baseball for pitching machines running 40 MPH or under. Soft enough for ages 6 and up, indoors or outdoors, and it will not dent bats. Sold by the dozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the First Thousand Swings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung hitters learn fastest when the fear factor is gone. The PM9 Lite's soft dimpled foam takes the sting out of a missed catch or an inside pitch, while the bright optic orange color gives developing eyes an easy target to track out of the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMind the Speed Limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProNine rates the PM9 Lite for machine speeds of 40 MPH or under, which covers the youth settings on most \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pitching-machines\"\u003epitching machines\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep it under the limit and the lightweight foam delivers consistent, trackable flight rep after rep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePM9 Lite or PMZ9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProNine makes two foam machine balls and they do different jobs. This PM9 Lite is the dimpled, two-thirds-weight ball for young hitters on slow machine settings. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pronine-pmz9-foam-machine-baseballs\"\u003ePMZ9 Zero Foam ball\u003c\/a\u003e is even lighter, just over 3 ounces, and shines with training bats and hand-protection work. Full-weight cage work belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pronine-pm9-dimpled-pitching-machine-baseballs-dozen\"\u003ePM9 dimpled ball\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProNine PM9 Lite Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 9 inch (baseball size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by the dozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: Optic Orange Dimpled Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter: Solid Polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended ages: 6 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\/3 less weight than a regulation baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor pitching machines at 40 MPH or under\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not dent bats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat ages is it for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProNine recommends ages 6 and up. It is the natural cage companion to coach pitch and machine-pitch league play, alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pronine-lvl1-ol-tee-ball-baseballs-dozen\"\u003eLevel 1 reduced injury balls\u003c\/a\u003e for live throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a fast machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo: 40 MPH or under is the rating. Above that, move up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pronine-pm9-dimpled-pitching-machine-baseballs-dozen\"\u003ePM9\u003c\/a\u003e or a stitched machine ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ProNine Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51465610232123,"sku":"P15-PM9LITE","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/pronine-pm9-lite-foam-pitching-machine-baseballs-dozen-1.jpg?v=1784040290","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/pronine-pm9-lite-foam-pitching-machine-baseballs-dozen","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}