VEVOR 77-Inch Portable Pitching Mound: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR portable pitching mound (model PGK-TU3) is a 77-inch training mound for baseball and softball pitchers. It gives a pitcher a raised, turf-covered surface with a pitching rubber, in a form that can be moved by hand and put in a car. It is meant for practice at home, on a field or indoors.

Size and weight

The mound measures about 76.8 x 28.9 x 6.7 inches (195 x 73 x 17 cm) and weighs 45 lb (about 20 kg). That's a long, low platform instead of a small round hill. It is heavy enough to stay put but light enough to carry using the handles. VEVOR says it fits comfortably in a car.

How it is built

VEVOR lists these parts:

• Surface: 10 mm PP (polypropylene) grass turf. VEVOR says it gives a realistic feel and good traction, and that it is antifade.
• Base: a 15 mm thick wood board with a damp-proof coating to help it last.
• Frame: a cross-reinforced bottom for stability.
• Load limit: it can hold loads up to 550 lb (about 250 kg).
• Rubber and handles: a pitching rubber on top and carry handles for moving it.

A pitching rubber gives the pitcher a firm edge to push off from, which is the main reason to practise on a mound instead of flat ground.

Where you can use it

VEVOR says it works on concrete, grass and dirt, and indoors on hard surfaces or outdoors on grass fields. That makes it useful for a garage, a backyard or a ballpark. Because it can be used in the rain or sun, as VEVOR says, practice isn't tied to one location. Wet turf can be slippery, so wear suitable footwear and make sure the mound sits flat and doesn't slide.

The listing also says the mound is suited to groups, with "12+ people" in mind, which points to team and club use as well as individual practice.

Why practise on a mound

Pitching from flat ground feels different from pitching off a slope. A mound changes balance, stride and the angle of the throw. A portable one lets players work on mechanics in a setting closer to a game, without needing access to a full field. Younger players and coaches should follow normal guidance on warm-ups, workload and technique.

What to check before you buy

• Space: at about 77 inches long, check you have room to place it and to throw with a clear area in front.
• Surface: place it on firm, flat ground, and check that it doesn't shift when you push off.
• Mound dimensions: the listing doesn't give the slope or height profile beyond a 6.7-inch overall height, so check it matches the training you want.
• Weight: 45 lb is manageable for one adult but awkward for a child to move.
• Storage: keep it dry when not in use, even with a damp-proof board.
• Players: check that the size and the 550 lb load limit suit your pitchers.

The short version

• A 77-inch portable pitching mound for baseball and softball practice.
• 10 mm antifade turf over a 15 mm damp-proof wood board, with a pitching rubber and carry handles.
• About 45 lb, rated for loads up to 550 lb.
• Meant for concrete, grass or dirt, indoors or out.
• Check space, a flat base and the mound's height before choosing it.

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