ZOOKA Pitching Machine If You Can Afford It... ... this is probably the Rolls Royce of portable pitching machines. It's easy to use (for the dad's or the coach's benefit), it can pitch either the rubber ball that come with it or real baseballs, even badly scuffed ones. It can't deliver a fastball over 65mph, but with real baseballs it comes close to simulating a knuckle ball. It's sturdy and durable.  Product Description The Zooka Pitching Machine offers superior performance and unbeatable value. This economical baseball pitching machine is battery operated and easily portable. Fully charged, this pitching machine can send approximately 500 pitches at speeds of up to 65 mph. This machine is excellent for both infield and outfield drills and uses almost any type of 9in ball.