Five reasons to invest in portolite game mounds today

When Jon DeGennaro opened Lynx Travel Baseball in Klein, Texas, about a decade ago, he wanted only the best for his young players.

He initially bought two Portolite 10” Two-Piece Game Mounds, and plans to buy more as his complex expands.

“I try products out until I find the ones I like,” DeGennaro said. “We like the portability of Portolite mounds, we like the durability. It’s a true game mound.”

With the spring and summer baseball season fast approaching, now is the time for coaches and trainers to consider adding our pitching mounds to their shopping list as well.

They're built for both indoor and outdoor use. No need to put them away when the weather warms up.

DeGennaro said he tested “just about every portable pitching mound on the market" before choosing Portolite.

Here’s five reasons he chose our 10” Game Mounds:
           

• The plateau is wide enough for pick-off moves. It’s built with a firm, comfortable landing to prevent  knee or ankle strain.

• The mound has a gentle slope, something he knew was critical to the game experience.

• There are no “lips” on Portolite’s mounds, so pitchers don’t have to worry about falling off or injuring themselves. 

• The mounds have pitching rubbers with wear pads immediately in front of the rubbers that keep them lasting 10 times as long as the competition. 

• The mounds are portable and lightweight. 

DeGennaro launched Lynx with four teams and now works with around 30, serving players from coach pitch and 9U up to college showcase. He needs the flexibility to move mounds on and off fields easily. 

Each piece of the two-piece mound weighs 110 to 120 pounds, giving field crews the ability to move them with ease.

They are covered with the highest quality turf available in green, clay, red, or tan colors.

The model meets regulations for high school baseball. 10” mounds also are available in a one-piece model.

Josh Foxworthy, who organizes hundreds of young baseball players for games and tournaments in Indiana, also praises Portolite game mounds.

“We needed something that would offer the stability our pitchers need,” he said. “I was looking for mounds large enough for a variety of age groups.”

Players are eager to practice the repetitive throws that will help bring their pitching skills to the next level before the regular season gets into swing in spring.

Portolite game mounds can give them the feel of a real game during practice and clinics. 

“I plan to order more mounds from Portolite,” Foxworthy said. “We couldn’t be any happier.”