Which pitching rubber?

[Momo'sDad]

If there are serious budget concerns, get the one suggested by Riseball. I've never known anyone to have success with the 3-spike rubber. They often break the first time a helper goes to remove it without knowing how sensitive that center spike is.

For a league field where the rubber is being moved frequently, though, I recommend the anchor style. It'll take a little time one Saturday morning to get it done properly (set in concrete), but it'll be a very long time before the anchors would need to be reset. At our fields, the 30'-35'-40' anchors have been there for about a decade and then we just keep a nail-down in place at 43'.

 

[Dabears17]

We use this one and get 2 seasons out them:
Champro B047 Pitcher's Plate w/ End Spikes, Official, 24''

 

[riseball]

If you elect to invest in the slide in units, consider also replacing 1st base with double (white/orange) bags and get all the digging done in one day. I have to think at some point double bags will be a requirement.

 

[CoachBroker]

Thanks guys. I think we are going to go with the anchors. I appreciate everyone's thoughts.

 

[T.J.]

Our old rec league bought and installed these. They bought 3 stanchions per field and extra end caps for them. They're easy and quick to move but a little pricey.View attachment 5408

^^^^^^^^^^^^ we use these too....no problems at all, highly recommend them.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

Call me. I'll help you out on your rubbers. Tomark Sports. Ask for Mike