Extremely durable, the tubing for the SST is molded from polyurethane (the same elastomer material used to make dimpled pitching machine balls). It's designed to withstand heavy team usage and high bat speeds and, the SST is as functional as it is rugged. A movable base, allows you to quickly position the ball inside or outside and off the plate to properly represent various pitch locations and correct ball contact points.

Is the SST better than the traditional rubber tube tee that cost $19.95 or $24.95?

You bet it is! The polyurethane tubing used in the SST will last 5 to 10 times longer than rubber tubing. But, that's not the only reason. Unlike a traditional tee, the SST is not connected to a home plate. So, you can set up on the plate as you would in a game situation, and position the ball off the plate to realistically represent various pitch locations. With the round movable base, you can quickly position the ball out in front of the plate to simulate the proper contact point for the inside pitch, position the ball slightly off the plate to practice 2 strike hitting or place the ball well outside the strike zone to emulate hit and run situations.