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Old May 11, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Are there any batting cages in the area that have an alley for more than 70 mph? 70 left handed is becoming way too easy and right handed I stand 5 feet in front of the plate. I checked out the phone book, but all I have is a Peninsula yellow pages. I figure my best bet would probably be in VB.
Old May 11, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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um there is one in great bridge, not sure of the speeds though.

called grand slam 2

(757) 482-8400, 237 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322

or lynnhaven golf park

(757) 468-2137

3173 Holland Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Old May 11, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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The only one I know of is the one I saw you at.
I would just talk to the guy there and see if he could speed the 70 mph one up sometime.

They also have one in va beach thats inside. I have only been there a couple of times however.
Old May 11, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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i think theres one in newport news off of jefferson by lowes and the acura dealership
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The only one I know of is the one I saw you at.
I would just talk to the guy there and see if he could speed the 70 mph one up sometime.

They also have one in va beach thats inside. I have only been there a couple of times however.
Yeah I've talked to him about it. He said he does it every now and then when college guys come in with a decent group of people. Otherwise he said he doesn't usually do so because not many people are interested in hitting at higher speeds.
Old May 11, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by matt067
i think theres one in newport news off of jefferson by lowes and the acura dealership
Thats where I usually go. 70mph is top they've got.
Old May 11, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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most places will only top out at 70 it is a safety thing. it will be hard to find one that is higher then that
Old May 11, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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I used to work at GS2, the 85 mph tunnel was converted into the lesson area, so the fastest they have now is 55.
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theres the place on holland rd and shipps corner, its a miniature golf/batting cages/driving range. im not sure of the speeds though, all i know is if i get hit with one i drop, thats it, game over for me.
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Originally Posted by NoReverse
Thats where I usually go. 70mph is top they've got.
I can construct a device that will launch a baseball in excess of 70mph. I'll even do it for free if you let me operate it while you attempt to hit them.



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