another pitching mat thread

[stickpile39]

I have read all of the threads and have been unable to come away with a solid game plan. Looking to "bump" the conversation. Need to make or buy a pitching mat for my basement practice area, currently pitching off an area rug that does sometimes slip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH6yxPYJS0o

Putting down the pitching rubber on top of the rug hasn't worked out well either.

time to buy or make. 3' x 10' is what we want right? What is the best material?

thanks, stick

 

[JAD]

I got lucky and found one on Craigslist a couple of years ago.

You can find them on Ebay for @ $150, and when your DD is done with it you can probably get at least 50% of your money back!

PB36120 3' x 10' Green Softball Pitching Mat with Power Line | eBay

 

[Easton33]

I made these 2. $60-$70 range. The bolt heads you see are below flush on both sides and if I had painted the rubber white it wouldn't be so noticeable.. The one with grommets doesn't slip on dirt or grass, the other one doesn't slip anywhere. Lowe's and Atwood's is where I got the material. These do roll up and are portable.

 

[quincy]

I made one with boat rubber as a base, Astroturf on top, power line and built in rubber. It is really solid. Problem is it is not moving anywhere. If I was to do it again I would buy one that would roll up and was more portable.

 

[BuckeyeGuy]

I used an all-weather floor mat from HD and an actual pitching plate with the spikes removed. Just added some velcro to the bottom of the plate, and some no-slip stuff for keeping rugs in place on hardwood under the mat. Works like a charm, easy to move around.

 

[Westwind]

I bought the same one as JAD, liked it.

 

[Ken B]

Off topic, but something to consider:
http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-pitching/15747-need-help-6.html

 

[stickpile39]

Ken, I think I know where you are going but please elaborate Off topic or not.

thank you

 

[Madsdad]

This is what I have found to be the best deal out there JMHO Every year around this time they will run a deal where you DON'T pay shipping. Made by the same people who make all of the Finch stuff (Promound) The most important thing to watch for is the backing. You want the black rubberized if you ever go on a smooth floor such as a gym if you don't want slipping. I can almost guaranty that when you are done, you will be able to get back your investment.
Pitching Mat for Softball with Non-Skid Back

 

[Larrry D]

Also. The rubberized mat saves pounding on there body as they are not landing on dirt but most likely concrete 100 times per workout.