Product Overview
JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs are designed to help hitters train with confidence by simulating the flight of real pitches while eliminating the sting typically associated with standard practice balls. Their lightweight, sponge-like construction makes them suitable for both indoor and outdoor training environments, allowing teams and individuals to practice regardless of space constraints.
These balls are engineered for durable shape retention, holding up even after repeated use at higher pitching speeds, which makes them a reliable choice for high-volume batting practice. They are versatile enough for offensive drills, defensive practice, soft toss, and tee work, and are specifically designed to work with the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine.
Packaged by the dozen in a bright Optic Yellow color for easy visual tracking, these balls are recommended for backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, and hitting facilities looking for a safer, more accessible way to practice hitting breaking pitches.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ball Type | Lite-Flite Baseballs |
| Material | Lightweight, sponge-like construction |
| Color | High-visibility Optic Yellow |
| Packaging | Sold by the dozen |
| Pitching Machine Compatibility | Designed specifically for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine |
| Use Cases | Offensive drills, defensive practice, soft toss, tee work, indoors or outdoors |
| Shape Retention | Engineered to hold shape after repeated use, even at higher pitching speeds |
| Recommended For | Backyard Players, Youth Leagues, High Schools, Hitting Facilities |
| SKU | B5000 |
| Warranty | 1-Year Guarantee (normal wear & factory defects) |
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Softie Baseball |
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Ball Type Lite-Flite baseball | Ball Type Lite-Flite softball, Game-Ball Yellow | Ball Type Softie baseball, regulation size | Ball Type Softie softball, Game-Ball Yellow |
Size Options — | Size Options 11 in. or 12 in. | Size Options Regulation size | Size Options 11 in. or 12 in. |
Cover / Material Lightweight, sponge-like construction | Cover / Material Soft, sponge-like material | Cover / Material Genuine leather with real stitching | Cover / Material Genuine leather cover, leather stitching |
Impact / Feel — | Impact / Feel Sting-free soft impact | Impact / Feel Soft impact reduces injury risk | Impact / Feel Soft core for minimal sting and impact |
Flight / Bounce Holds shape at higher pitching speeds | Flight / Bounce Mimics regulation softball trajectory | Flight / Bounce Realistic bounce for offense and defense drills | Flight / Bounce — |
Color High-visibility Optic Yellow | Color Game-Ball Yellow | Color — | Color Optic Game-Ball Yellow |
Machine Compatibility Designed for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine | Machine Compatibility Engineered for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine | Machine Compatibility — | Machine Compatibility Official ball of JUGS Pitching Machine Leagues |
Indoor Use Indoors or outdoors | Indoor Use Safe indoors without a batting cage | Indoor Use Indoor or outdoor; safe on bats, floors, walls | Indoor Use — |
Packaging Sold by the dozen | Packaging Sold by the dozen | Packaging — | Packaging Priced per dozen |
Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) | Warranty 1-Year Guarantee (wear & factory defects) |
Best for Backyard, youth and high school hitters feeding a JUGS Lite-Flite Machine indoors or out. | Best for Softball programs wanting regulation-like trajectory in 11 in. or 12 in. for indoor machine work. | Best for Backyard and youth league players who want a real leather feel with soft, safe impact. | Best for Pitching machine leagues and high school softball needing the official leather Softie ball. |
| $52.00 | $69.00 | $115.00 | $135.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
1-Year Guarantee
JUGS Sports guarantees that JUGS® products are well made, of good materials and workmanship. If a guaranteed part fails because of defective material or workmanship, JUGS will repair or replace that part free of charge F.O.B. its factory in Tualatin, Oregon. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model:
- 5 years – JUGS Black Protector™ Series screen frames.
- 2 years – MVP, BP®1 Baseball / Softball / Combo, BP®2, BP®3, SP3™, Changeup, Football, Field General, Cricket, Combination and Soccer pitching machines; Lite-Flite® Machine; Protector™ Series Black protective screen netting; Protector Series Blue screen frames; #96 batting cage netting.
- 1 year – PS50™, Lacrosse, Small-Ball® and Toss® machines; all JUGS batting tees; all JUGS Carousel automatic ball feeders; The JUGS Gun™; Complete Practice Battery Pack; Yamaha® EF2200iS generator; #42 and #60 batting cage netting; Protector™ Series Blue and Standard protective screens; Pearl® baseballs, Leatherlast™ softballs and Sting-Free® dimpled and seamed balls.
- 30 days – all JUGS products not listed above.
Commercial use (batting cages, training facilities, rental) automatically shortens coverage: 1 year on the pitching machines and automatic feeders, 90 days on the Lite-Flite® Machine, PS50™, Lacrosse and Small-Ball® machines, Toss® Machine, batting tees, Protector™ Series Black screens and the Complete Practice Battery Pack. Control panels on BP®3 and Changeup machines carry a 6-month guarantee in commercial use, and products not listed have no commercial warranty. Replacement parts outside the original warranty are guaranteed 1 year (90 days in commercial use).
Not covered: damage caused by snow, ice or other acts of God. On request the buyer returns the allegedly defective part to the JUGS factory with transportation prepaid. As an authorized JUGS Sports dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.