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[Vitas Cricket]

The auto variant (or random mode) is only on the top of the line model from BOLA.

Its a good test to be honest, the slower ball is the one that is noticeable. Other than that you'll notice the odd one swing in or out a little bit more.

[ProCricketer1982]

I have no idea if its on only the top ones etc. I know mine has it as I got the top one (might as well huh)

It's good fun though

[Fezballoh]

We use our one outside which seems to have given it mind of its own! Possibly because the balls get a bit dusty but it gives you enough variation to keep you honest. Also if you buy balls from different suppliers I think they are slightly different sizes which come out differently from each other.

[Vitas Cricket]

We use our one outside which seems to have given it mind of its own! Possibly because the balls get a bit dusty but it gives you enough variation to keep you honest. Also if you buy balls from different suppliers I think they are slightly different sizes which come out differently from each other.

We change our balls every 3-4 months (they are in near constant use) and the more nicks/dents/scratches/chips etc that they have, the more unpredictable they get.

We only use BOLA balls.

[ProCricketer1982]

Yep same as Vitas. I brought 7 new packs of Bola's this winter and even though I mainly use it alone they'll all be changed come mid/late summer for new batches. As Vitas said, they lose their shape and although not bad just lose that accuracy which is one of hte reasons you have a bola in the first place.

I've tried cricket balls in the machine but they don't seem to come out like the real thing.. oh and it destroys them very quickly.

[procricket]

Fielding machine is much kinder on balls and is what I have used and is quality

[ProCricketer1982]

Fielding machine is much kinder on balls and is what I have used and is quality

Is is the Bola one? I'm thinking of getting one as it would make fielding training that much more productive but haven't really used one so don't know how much real value they provide. The bowling machine has been probably the best training aid possible so I'd have high hopes for it

[procricket]

Is is the Bola one? I'm thinking of getting one as it would make fielding training that much more productive but haven't really used one so don't know how much real value they provide. The bowling machine has been probably the best training aid possible so I'd have high hopes for it

Yes it is mate it similar to the normal one bar different spinners and has a different type of over handle..

I use one with a katchet for my keeping


Agree the bowling machine is a great tool if used correctly and it limitations are understood

[ProCricketer1982]

Yes it is mate it similar to the normal one bar different spinners and has a different type of over handle..

I use one with a katchet for my keeping


Agree the bowling machine is a great tool if used correctly and it limitations are understood

Cool. I am still not totally sold on getting the fielding one but I'll keep mulling it over. Can't really get out regularly for fielding yet. I've got someone who's willing to spend hours doing training so it might be worth it.