Product Overview
The Hack Attack Softball throwing wheel is a genuine Sports Attack replacement part built for the three-wheel design used in the Hack Attack Softball pitching machine. Each machine uses three of these wheels working together to grip the ball in three locations rather than the two-point or one-point contact found in other machine designs, which is the source of the Hack Attack's accuracy and consistent pitch delivery.
These wheels are engineered from durable materials that resist wear from repeated contact with leather, polyurethane, whiffle and foam softballs. Sports Attack notes it has never had to replace a wheel due to wear, weather exposure or melting in summer heat, reflecting the quality of the components used versus air-filled or lighter-duty wheel designs on competing machines.
Because the wheels never touch the ground - the machine moves on separate heavy-duty transport wheels - the throwing wheels stay free of dirt and gravel contamination that can otherwise affect pitch accuracy and cause premature wear. This is a key reason Sports Attack recommends against machines that are rolled around on their throwing wheels.
This part is intended strictly for use with regulation 12-inch softballs and approved practice ball types; synthetic leather balls should never be used as they wear the wheel quickly and leave residue buildup that can affect pitch consistency. Coaches replacing a worn or damaged wheel, or performing routine maintenance on an existing Hack Attack Softball machine, can order this single wheel directly rather than purchasing a full set of three.
As a wear component of the Hack Attack Softball machine, this throwing wheel is covered for two years from the original purchase date under Sports Attack's materials and workmanship warranty, giving buyers confidence in the part's durability and the manufacturer's backing.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Machine | Hack Attack Softball pitching machine |
| Wheels Per Machine | 3 (three-wheel throwing design) |
| Item Type | Single replacement throwing wheel (set of 3 sold separately) |
| Ball Types Supported | 12" regulation full-grain leather, pitching machine leather, polyurethane, whiffle or foam softballs |
| Not Compatible With | Synthetic leather balls (cause rapid wear and residue buildup) |
| Pitch Types Achievable | Fastballs, risers, drops, right- and left-hand screwballs, curveballs, sliders, split fingers |
| Recovery Time Between Pitches | 3-5 seconds |
| Elevation Adjustment | Raises or lowers pitch 4-6 inches per handle revolution |
| Wheel Durability | Never replaced by Sports Attack due to wear, weather or heat exposure |
| Wheel Contact Surface | Contacts only the ball (machine rolls on separate transport wheels) |
| Category | Softball Parts |
| Warranty Coverage | Throwing wheels covered under 2-year materials and workmanship warranty |
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Sport Baseball | Sport Softball | Sport Baseball | Sport Football | Sport Softball | Sport Baseball |
Compatible machine Junior Hack Attack Baseball | Compatible machine Junior Hack Attack (Softball) | Compatible machine Junior Hack Attack Baseball pitching machine | Compatible machine Snap Attack and Aerial Attack machines | Compatible machine Hack Attack Softball pitching machine | Compatible machine Hack Attack Baseball pitching machine |
Wheels included 1 wheel | Wheels included 1 wheel | Wheels included 3 wheels (both top wheels plus bottom wheel) | Wheels included 1 wheel | Wheels included 1 wheel (machine uses 3) | Wheels included 1 wheel (machine uses 3) |
Sold as Individual unit; set of three sold separately | Sold as Individual replacement wheel; set of 3 also offered | Sold as 3-wheel set; single wheel also available | Sold as Single replacement wheel | Sold as Single wheel (set of 3 sold separately) | Sold as Single wheel (also sold as a set of three) |
Wheel size & build — | Wheel size & build — | Wheel size & build — | Wheel size & build — | Wheel size & build — | Wheel size & build 14 in. concave heat-treated alloy, weather-resistant |
Performance enabled — | Performance enabled — | Performance enabled — | Performance enabled Ball inflation 10-13 lbs for accurate throws | Performance enabled 3-5 sec recovery; 4-6 in. elevation per handle turn | Performance enabled 35 to 100+ MPH via independent variable-speed motor |
Pitch / throw types — | Pitch / throw types — | Pitch / throw types — | Pitch / throw types — | Pitch / throw types Fastballs, risers, drops, screwballs, curves, sliders | Pitch / throw types Fastballs, curves, sliders, split fingers, sinkers |
Recommended balls — | Recommended balls — | Recommended balls Leather, poly, or foam baseballs | Recommended balls Full grain leather, high school size and above | Recommended balls 12 in. leather, polyurethane, whiffle or foam | Recommended balls Leather, dimpled/poly, whiffle, foam baseballs |
Balls to avoid — | Balls to avoid — | Balls to avoid Synthetic balls (rapid wear, residue buildup) | Balls to avoid Synthetic balls and youth size footballs | Balls to avoid Synthetic leather balls | Balls to avoid Synthetic leather balls |
Care & durability — | Care & durability — | Care & durability Sealed bearing motors; seasonal inspection, no lube | Care & durability Sealed bearings; check through-bolts each season | Care & durability Never replaced for wear, weather or heat exposure | Care & durability Never replaced for wear, weather or heat; indestructible |
Best for Youth baseball users replacing one wheel on a Junior Hack Attack. | Best for Youth softball programs replacing one worn wheel on a Junior Hack Attack. | Best for Youth baseball coaches rebuilding a Junior Hack Attack wheel system. | Best for Football staffs maintaining Snap Attack or Aerial Attack throwing machines. | Best for Softball teams replacing a single damaged wheel on a Hack Attack. | Best for Baseball programs needing one game-speed wheel for 35-100+ MPH pitching. |
| $299.00 | $299.00 | $799.00 | $339.00 | $469.00 | $399.00 |
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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
2-year warranty on material, workmanship, and wear components including throwing wheels.
Sports Attack stands behind the material and workmanship of its machines and all wear components (throwing wheels, controllers and motors). Coverage runs from the date of original purchase, verified by the serial number and date codes on the unit:
- 2 years - residential and institutional use (schools, colleges, teams).
- 1 year - commercial use (batting cages, training facilities open to the public).
Making a claim: warranty requests go through Sports Attack customer service. Wear components (motors, controllers, wheels) may require a photo or live video with the request. Serial number and component date codes must be legible and unaltered. If Sports Attack has previously supplied warranty components for the unit, video evidence of their use is required. When a claim involves a replacement part, the part and replacement instructions are supplied at no cost.
Returns: a machine may be returned within 30 days of receipt for any reason for a full refund, less a 15% restocking fee; return shipping is the purchaser's responsibility and the refund may be reduced by any non-cosmetic damage.
Not covered: normal wear and tear; cosmetic damage such as minor scratches, surface deformation, discoloration or natural fading; misuse, abuse, accident or negligence including prolonged exposure to inclement weather; fire, flood or other acts of God; unauthorized modification or aftermarket components; and any failure arising after the warranty period. As an authorized Sports Attack dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.