Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
An online, self-paced course of 30 videos on the fundamentals of training and programming hitters, with a short quiz after each video. It teaches the framework the maker uses to examine hitting mechanics, and how to apply programming based on an assessment and program hitters through a year.
| Type | Online course |
|---|---|
| In the set | 30 videos, each followed by a short quiz |
| Level | Coaches |
| Also on the page | entirely online and self-paced |
| Availability | Out of stock |
| The maker says |
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| Source | drivelinebaseball.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Bat Digest (Bat Digest Team, published Sep 15, 2024; has Amazon affiliate link)Independent review: Overload/underload bat training incl. Axe bats whose curriculum Driveline designs, and the SKLZ AMMO systemThe review likes: Cites studies on college and elite players where alternating heavy, light and normal bats improved swing speed more than a normal bat alone; Calls Driveline's role legitimateThe review raises: Says branded programs are not clearly worth their cost; cheap or used bats and a plan can work; Research does not include youth players; Article is internally inconsistent on the size of gains (read it there)
- Ochsner Health blog (undated, unsigned)Independent review: Weighted-ball programs in general (not Driveline-specific)The review likes: Preliminary trial of high school pitchers showed modest average velocity gainsThe review raises: Many pitchers saw no gain and some got slower; about a quarter of the weighted-ball group was injured versus none in the standard-ball group; cautions for youth (read it there)
- eBayRetailer ratings: Driveline Plyo Soft Shell weighted ball set (32, 21, 14, 7, 5 oz)5.0 of 5, 1 reviewBuyers like: Single Spanish-language review praises price and quality
- Closeout BatsRetailer ratings: Axe Speed Trainers setRating: 3 stars labeled Roy's Rating (retailer's own rating, not customer-derived)Buyers like: Only a college coach endorsement, which is marketing
- Anytime Baseball SupplyRetailer ratings: Plyo ball collection0 reviews
- Better BaseballRetailer ratings: Plyo ball set (brand shown as Pitchers Pocket)0 reviews
- axebat.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Axe Speed Trainers powered by Driveline0 reviews
- Tread Athletics (training facility; undated, unsigned)Other source: Driveline plyo ballsThe source says: Says a set lasts well over a year even with regular wall throws by 90+ mph pitchers; Says it costs slightly more than a rival that broke after a few monthsThe source raises: Warns weighted balls can cause injury without warm-up, gradual progression and age-appropriate structure; advises against throwing only plyos for long stretches (read it there)
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