How long does a baseball or softball last?
Answer: The life of a ball depends upon a variety of factors, including the number and force of hits.  Based on reported experience and product safety testing, a ball may be hit as many as 100,000 times before needing replacement.  As soon as the seems begin to split on the ball, it should be replaced.

How do I replace the ball?
Answer: You may purchase replacement baseballs and softballs by contacting us.  Instructions for replacing balls are included with the replacement ball.

Where can I get a replacement baseball or softball?
Answer: You may purchase replacement baseballs and softballs by contacting us.

How do I stop the ball?
Answer: The ball may be stopped by placing a bat in the path of the ball without swinging the bat.

Are the balls regulation size?
Answer: Yes the ball is regulation size and the softball is a 12" regulation size. Other size balls may be installed upon request.

Does the pole have to be adjusted for the height of the batter?
Answer: No. there is no need to adjust the height of the pole.  The ball begins swinging at a height that is within the strike zone for players of different heights and thereafter will self-adjust according to the height of the batter when hit squarely and otherwise will vary in height and trajectory presenting a constant challenge to the batter.

What is the composition of the base?
Answer: The base is a molded hard plastic that is 50% recycled material.  CSP is an environmentally pro-active company that takes its responsibility to protect and preserve the earth that we all share seriously.

What is the quickest way to empty the base?
Answer: Open the filler hole on the top of the base by removing the filler plug, and then remove the plug from the drain hole located on the back of the base.

Can I use my own replacement baseball or softball?
Answer: No. All REVOLUTION™ replacement balls are manufactured to certain specifications for safety and performance.

Is a particular type of bat required or recommended?
Answer: No. with the REVOLUTION™ you may use any standard baseball or softball bat.

Is the REVOLUTION™ portable?
Answer: Absolutely! with it's wheels built into the base, you can take the REVOLUTION™ almost anywhere. Indoors or outdoors.

Should water or sand be used to fill REVOLUTION™?
Answer: CSP highly recommends the use of water in the base rather then sand. Sand may be used but it will make REVOLUTION™ less portable, because sand is more difficult to drain and the base should not be moved until it is drained and empty.

Do I have to drain the base before moving REVOLUTION™?
Answer: Yes. You MUST empty the base before moving it.

How do I move REVOLUTION™ on uneven and smooth surfaces?
Answer: On even terrain, grab the inserted handle on the front of the base and pull the base allowing it to travel on the wheels located at the rear of the base.  On smooth surfaces, stand at the rear of the base, grab the pole and pull it down so that the front of the base is lifted off the ground until the base is positioned on the rolling wheels; continue to hold the pole in that position and roll the base to the desired location.

How do I start REVOLUTION™?
Answer: Take the ball in your hand and throw it sidearm on a horizontal plane and the ball will swing around the ball on the rotating head, at which point the batter(s) may begin swinging.  You may also begin by placing the ball on a batting tee (see below).

Can I use REVOLUTION™ alone or do I need a second batter?
Answer: Yes, if you are over 12 years of age.  Only one batter is needed to use REVOLUTION™.  A batter who is swinging alone may either stop the ball after each hit and pitch the ball in a start over fashion, or the batter may switch-hit, by changing to the opposite stance after hitting the ball (i.e., from right-handed to left-handed or vice-versa).

Can two batters use REVOLUTION™ at the same time?
Answer: Yes two batters can use REVOLUTION™ at the same time, with one batting right-handed and the other batting left-handed.  As a general rule, when two batters are swinging, the velocity of the ball will be higher than when there is only one batter, and the higher velocity will further enhance a batter's skills and  performance ability in game competition.

Can I use a batting tee with REVOLUTION™?
Answer: Yes.  Using a batting tee with REVOLUTION™ will assist in developing and improving swing mechanics and proper fundamentals of the swing.  Coaches can see the batter swing in a more controlled environment, where the coach can look at the players hands, feet or eyes in order to better determine if there is a mechanical issue with the batter's swing.  If the batter hits the ball squarely the ball will hit the top of the tee in its first rotation.  Knowing that, the batter and the coach do not to follow the path of the ball to determine if it was hit well and are instead able to concentrate on the batter's body movements.

Are batters able to challenge themselves to higher skill levels with REVOLUTION™?
Answer: Yes, batters are able to challenge themselves to higher skill levels by decreasing the number of ball rotations between swings.  In addition, where a coach or other adult is pitching the ball to begin the rotations, the batter can continue to improve his or her skill level by swinging on the third, second or even first rotation.

Where can I buy REVOLUTION™?
Answer: REVOLUTION™ is an exclusive product of Competition Sports Products, Inc. and is available for purchase only through Competition Sports Products Inc. You may contact us or by direct purchase from an authorized CSP representative.  Do not accept imitations; there is no substitute for the one and only REVOLUTION™.

Can REVOLUTION™ help me learn how to bunt?
Answer: Yes.  While watching the orbiting ball, slide your upper hand down the handle of the bat making sure that your is protected by the and simultaneously get in a bunting position and place the bat so that the ball will strike the bat opposite of where upper hand is positioned.

Can REVOLUTION™ help me improve my ability to hit certains types of pitches, i.e., a fast ball or curve ball?
Answer: Yes. 

FAST BALLS: To focus on hitting fast balls, reduce the length of the rope between the ball and the head.  This will increase the speed of the ball's orbit, simulating a fast ball.

CURVE BALLS: Begin the orbit of the ball by starting the throw below your waist and release when the ball is above your shoulder.