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[mcgill123]

Side note on the Side Arm, mine broke really quickly having only used it a couple of times which was rather disappointing

Do you think it could of been damaged prior to its last use?, or do you think it was a fault?
If memory serves I think they were quite brittle in their infancy, I think I may have v2, not sure, but initially I was really careful with it, but now I have the confidence in its rigidity to be complacent with how I care for it.
You may have a very early version or just unlucky I suppose.

[thecord]

Not sure to be honest. The cup section where you put the ball developed a large crack. Didn't notice it happen.
I bought it on here so didn't have a receipt and just took it on the chin

[Woodyspin]

Sorry to bring this thread back up, i just brought a pro and used it last night, as already stated threw some horrible beamers more often than not, a couple of wide ones... Then my mate went into bat and for his sake I tried slowing it down. Pitched on off, he didnt see it and struck him plum in front! Ive been clocked at over 70mph bowling against him at lords and he said it was much much quicker. Then again we havnt batted for a few weeks.. I still need more practice though

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[StillNotOut]

I've batted against the sidearm pro and enjoyed batting against it more than the bowling machine.

Need to order a sidearm for myself


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[Maverick79]

I've batted against the sidearm pro and enjoyed batting against it more than the bowling machine.

Need to order a sidearm for myself


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Agree. If you have someone who is able to use it well, I much prefer the sidearm to a bowling machine due to the variation. Don't get me wrong, I like the bowling machine if I want to work in a particular area but the sidearm takes away the predictability of the bowling machine

[ch1p]

My club have gone through two sidearm elites (both cracked in the ball holder) but both were replaced and the third time we just asked for a pro which is still going strong. The elite was a lot quicker but with the pro you can definitely get it quick enough with a pro.

Our trick is to stand a little taller and really graft to follow through.

I'd have a sidearm over a bola...

[Woodyspin]

Elites had problems according to IJC thats why they stipped stocking them

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[kdale6]

I really struggle with the side arm, I'm guessing there's a certain niche to it cause try as I might i just ended up belong be smears or bouncers, any tips?

[Gurujames]

Keep practicing and you will find the right technique. Keep the action smooth and don't flick your wrist. It works really well for me when I throw it firmly. I find it brilliant as I can put it down at a good pace and land it pretty much where I want. However, some of my net buddies don't like facing it. In fact one guy called me a 'lazy bast*rd' for not bowling myself. Charming.

[smilley792]

I have a club and a pro.


Club has become saggy and bent. But was the easiest to use so has had alot of use.
The pro can be lethal in the wrong hands(ask our scoreboard that took a damaging hit..... And it's 115m from our square!!!)


They are both good for when there is a small amount at a net, 2 or 3 of you as your gonna get tired easily but all want a good net.

We tend to go.
Bowler 1 over
Side arm over from bowler 2 over
Bowler 2 over
Side arm form bowler 1 over
And repeat.

Keeps howlers fresh and batsmen in practice.



If you have a 8 man net and everyone is bowling, but your just randomly queuing with the sidearm, then both batsmen and bowlers will not be happy due to the laziness.
Not easy to get used to 1 in 7 being flung from the plastic thing.

[Sivlar13]

Used it a lot of the last two seasons, it's great now I can put it where I want it!! Such a useful tool