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Title: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: CricketPro23 on May 31, 2013, 02:26:51 PM
Hi guys thinking of getting this bowling machine as its a lot cheaper than a bola at only £350!  Would like to know if anyone has tried it out before buying one myself (see video link below)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0zA-z86vhE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0zA-z86vhE#ws)
60 mph may seem a little slow but according to the video speeds can be increased by bring the machine closer.  Also the machine uses lighter balls than normal bowling machine balls but apparently feel good off the bat.
Thanks   :D
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: ajmw89 on May 31, 2013, 02:31:49 PM
Use the search function on here.  There's at least 1 thread around with details
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: the little ripper on May 31, 2013, 07:13:48 PM
It can be okay for juniors or lower standard players, however if you are a high standard player I feel that you will not gain a lot from this machine.
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: CricketPro23 on May 31, 2013, 08:56:16 PM
Thanks for the response guys  ;)
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: Gloves on May 31, 2013, 09:00:12 PM
Our club was going to buy one purely for the very young players however the pace does not get high enough for anybody else which is a shame
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: CricketPro23 on May 31, 2013, 09:15:19 PM
What specific age ranges do you think this machine is aimed at, purely for garden practice?
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: Gloves on June 01, 2013, 09:05:17 AM
What specific age ranges do you think this machine is aimed at, purely for garden practice?
9 - 13 I would say, I assume you could use it in a real net as well, wish they made it quicker though
Title: Re: Paceman Bowling Machine
Post by: CricketPro23 on June 01, 2013, 11:25:49 AM
Paceman Strike & Pro Bowling Machines on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/66387715) check these out- do you think it's better to wait until these are released? (apparently in August in Australia) these machines look a lot more sturdy and use harder balls, they also bowl quicker I presume.