MaxBP Original Pitching Machine

MaxBP Original Pitching & Reaction Training Machine

Get more quality reps in less time. The MaxBP Original is a compact, pro-grade reaction training machine that delivers game-like fastballs and curveballs (right- and left-handed) on demand — trusted by D1 baseball programs including LSU, UCLA, Oregon State, Kentucky, UVA, WVU, and Xavier, and used by pro hitters, travel-ball players, and serious amateurs at every level. Portable enough to run in the garage, consistent enough to build real pitch recognition, and safe enough that your kids' friends can hit off it at a backyard birthday party.

Two Ways to Buy

Base Machine — $590
The MaxBP Original pitching machine on its own. Ships with 96 training balls and a carrying handle. Everything you need to start hitting today, and expandable with any MaxBP accessory later.

Complete Bundle — $975 (Save 20%+)
Upgrade to the full MaxBP Original Bundle and get every accessory serious hitters end up wanting, packaged together at a 20%+ discount vs. buying separately. This is the right pick if you plan to train outdoors, on the road, or during the off-season.

What's in the Full Bundle

• MaxBP Original Pitching Machine
• External 8-hour battery pack (train anywhere, no outlet required)
• AC plug-in outlet
• 2 sets of 96 training balls (192 balls total)
• Padded machine bag for easy transport
• Tripod stand
• Home plate
• WebGlove catch training glove
• Pop-up attachment for fly-ball and infield work

Pitch Types and Speeds

The Original delivers fastballs and curveballs — both right- and left-handed — across 5 speed settings: soft toss, low, medium, high, and turbo. That covers everything from a young hitter working on contact to a high school player sharpening timing on breaking pitches. The mix of fastballs and both-handed curveballs is what makes this a pitch-recognition tool, not just a batting practice feeder — hitters learn to read spin and location the way they would from a live arm.

Feed Intervals and Timing Work

The Original's built-in feeder cycles pitches on five selectable intervals — 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 seconds. Longer intervals for younger hitters or deliberate front-toss work. Shorter intervals to simulate a fast at-bat and build reaction speed. The load indicator light flashes with adjustable brightness so hitters can time the release the same way they'd track a pitcher's arm — a small feature that becomes second nature after a few sessions.

Ball Type: Safe Enough for the Garage

MaxBP uses proprietary lightweight wiffle-style training balls, not standard baseballs. That's a feature, not a compromise — it's the reason you can safely run the Original indoors, in a garage, in a basement, or in the yard with family and friends around. The balls behave like real pitches out of the machine at short distances (enough spin and movement to genuinely train pitch recognition), but they won't put a ball through a window, dent a car, or knock out a tooth. It's why buyers routinely run this machine in the two-car garage year-round.

Ball Color: White or Optic-Yellow

The Original ships in your choice of two ball colors. White is the traditional look and mirrors game-day pitches. Optic-yellow stands out against most backgrounds and is easier to track in low light or indoor spaces with limited contrast — a popular pick for garage and basement setups. Both play identically off the machine; the choice is purely visibility.

Power and Portability

The Original runs on standard AC power out of the box, and pairs with an external 8-hour battery pack (included in the bundle) for cordless training at the field, at the park, at a hotel, or anywhere else there's no outlet. The machine is compact and light enough for one person to carry, and the padded machine bag in the bundle protects it in transit.

More Than a Pitching Machine: The Pop-Up Attachment

The bundle includes the pop-up attachment — a small add-on that transforms the machine into a pop-up and fly-ball feeder for infielders, outfielders, and catchers. Infield work at short distances, outfield tracking at longer ones, and catcher pop-up work — all from the same machine. This alone is why teams and clinics love the bundle: it's a multi-position training tool, not just a batting aid.

Vision Training Companion

For elite-level training, MaxBP also offers Senaptec vision-training eyewear that pairs naturally with the pitching machine to sharpen how quickly a hitter's eyes pick up spin, seams, and release point. Not required, but if you're chasing that last edge, ask us about pairing the Original with Senaptec strobe glasses.

The Difference Between the Original and the Pro

The Original tops out at "turbo" and delivers fastballs and both-handed curveballs — plenty for youth through high school and for hitters focused on front-toss, garage, or off-season work. If you need higher speeds (up to a 90+ mph super-turbo equivalent), the full pitch mix (adds sliders and cutters), or a 3-ball rapid-fire feeder for tighter interval work, step up to the MaxBP Pro.

Backed By

• 30-day risk-free trial and money-back guarantee
• Lifetime warranty on parts and labor
• 60-day warranty on the battery pack
• Made in the USA
• Trusted by pro athletes and top D1 baseball programs

Specifications

Not Sure Which Option Is Right?

Our Omaha team can walk you through whether the base Original or the full bundle is the better fit based on your hitter's age, how often you'll train, and where you'll use it — and whether you should be looking at the Pro instead. Call (888) 884-2234 or contact our experts — no hard sell, just honest guidance.