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What is the most durable batting tee out there. I am going through at least one a year. Any suggestions?

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I love the UtiliTee by Bownet, but the ball-holders aren't very durable (I have tried their 3 different types). Otherwise, the structure of the tee is very good.

That said, my current on-field tee is a Tanner.
 
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I am liking the tanner tee. Not sure I like the brush type ball holder. That atec one looks like it should hold up. So is the standard tanner tee the one I need? Or I see there is a tanner heavy. Is it just the base that is a different weight?

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I am liking the tanner tee. Not sure I like the brush type ball holder. That atec one looks like it should hold up. So is the standard tanner tee the one I need? Or I see there is a tanner heavy. Is it just the base that is a different weight?

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The brush type holder I am speaking of is on the utilitee by bownet.

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The brush type holder I am speaking of is on the utilitee by bownet.

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I have been through 2 versions of the UtiliTee brush ball holder. They aren't very durable. The second one had a change in materials that was a little bit better, but it still failed (10U-12U TB team use). UtiliTee also has a wrap-style top option. That failed, too. There is a "mesh" top that Bownet sent me, as well. It hasn't gotten the amount of uses as the others, but it seems like it might be the best option.

I bought the "short" version of the Tanner tee to allow for low-ball work. Since the stem and base unscrew from each other easily, and use standard 1" pipe thread, I picked up a 10" long galvanized pipe nipple and coupling which I can add when needed for working on higher pitches.
 

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