Pitch Pro Model 486 Portable Pitching Mound

Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound The Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound is 6” high regulation little league size mound. This mound is the next step up from Pitch Pro’s 465 model. Unlike the 465, with the 486 portable mounds, pitchers will land on the actual mound and not the dirt. The 486 has a stride length of 64” making it perfect for players ages 8-14.Pitch Pro crafts each pitching mound to have the regulation slope. This makes it feel like you are pitching on a regular dirt mound.The 486 a very widely used because it is portable, durable, and very reasonably priced. This mound only weighs 115 pounds and can easily fit in the back of an SUV or truck bed. Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound Who uses the 486? The Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound is regulation height for the following leagues:Little League – Minor and Major divisionsBabe Ruth’s Cal Ripken – Rookie, Minor, and Major/60 divisionsDixie League – AA, AAA, and Major divisionsPony League – Bronco division Key Features Longer Stride Length The Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound is the next step up from the 465 Mound. Pitch Pro’s 465 Pitching Mound is a stride-off mound, meaning pitcher will land on the dirt in front of the mound. However, the Pitch Pro 486 has a 64″ stride length which gives the pitcher room to complete his stride and land on the pitching mound. Fiberglass Core Pitch Pro builds the 486 Pitching Mound with a fiberglass core! The fiberglass construction makes the 486 one of the most durable mounds. The 486 comes with supporting fiberglass bars that go from the pitching rubber down to the edge of the mound. This allows the mound to absorb the impact from pitchers of all sizes.In addition to supporting larger pitchers, the 486 will hold up against the rain and cold. Most mounds will have to be stored in a shed on a daily basis. The 486 you can leave outside for the duration of the season. However, we do recommend storing all mounds away during the winter months. Pitch Pro's Fiberglass Core Replacement Launch Pad One of the great features of the Pitch Pro pitching mounds is the replacement launch pad. If you take a look at the picture, the replacement launch pad is the black pad that sits right in front of the rubber. Since this is where the pitcher starts his stride, it is the most abused part of the mound. The launch pad is easily removed and replaced.With other mounds you have to cut out a piece of the turf or replace the entire turf. The launch pad will save you time and money when it comes time to repair. Lightweight Design With the 486, you get both the durability from the fiberglass core and the portability with the mound weighing only 115 pounds. Whether you are moving the mound to another field or to the storage shed, the mound can be easily moved by two people. Includes a 10-Year Warranty Pitch Pro believes in their product so much that they back all their mound’s with a 10 year warranty. They know that the fiberglass shell will easily last 10 years. You can expect to get plenty of mileage out of all Pitch Pro Pitching Mounds. Made in the USA! All Pitch Pro products are manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri! Pitch Pro inspects each and every one of their mounds before leaving the warehouse. Therefore, when ordering a Pitch Pro mound, you can know you will be receiving only the highest quality. Pitch Pro Pitching Mound Size Guide Pitch Pro 486 Pitching Mound Video