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Getting your kid ready for playing solid ball has long started with teaching them how to hit it off the tee. Be it softball or baseball, T-ball usually comes first. Regardless of which sport your little one is interested in, there are a ton of T-ball sets to get them ready to play, ranging from toddler Wiffle-ball-style sets to more complex sets that feature things like different hitting points and rubber bases.
Best T-Ball Sets
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Best Portable
BaseGoal Baseball and Softball Portable Travel Batting Tee
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Best 2-in-1 Toy for Toddlers
Step2 Toddler 2-in-1 T-Ball and Golf
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What to Consider
The main consideration before buying a T-ball set is to find one that's age-appropriate. The youngest kids will be just fine with a toy set designed to let them get out their naturally chaotic energy by whacking a ball off a stick. There are lots of great options in this category, but I must caution you from personal experience: Do not let your children use a T-ball set inside — your television might take more damage than you'd expect.
A basic T-ball set that's height-adjustable with a rubber tee is all you need to look for if you want a basic model. The only differentiating elements between sets will be brand recognition, price, and durability of the materials. However, if your kids have a real interest in learning to play ball, you may want to invest in a T-ball set with different zones and hitting points to help them hone their batting and hitting styles.
Our guide to the best T-ball sets offers options for every family and age group in a variety of styles and price points. So whether it's to distract your toddler who keeps using anything and everything as a bat or your 6-year-old who wants to play softball in the Summer Olympics in 2032, we have the tee for you.
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Best Foam Set
Franklin Sports MLB XT Youth Batting Tee Foam Set
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Pros
- Extremely durable
- Soft and pliable
Cons
- On the shorter side
• For ages 3-6
Your child will be delighted by this foam T-ball set that includes the ball, the tee, and a 22-inch bat. It stretches and moves, taking a lot of impact and making it perfect for kids who are still working on their hand-eye coordination. (So, all kids.)
We know that it's made of foam, and again, you're going to be tempted to let your child use this extendable T-ball set in the house. But this is the wrong instinct.
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- For ages 5 and up
If your kid is enrolled in T-ball, there's a better than likely chance that they're using this very tee. It's solid, sturdy, and has over 7,000 perfect, 5-star reviews. It has a rolled rubber top and a flexible ball cup that helps keep the ball at just the right angle, and the height is easily adjustable.
Users love just how stable this tee is. Pros use it to practice their swing, and kids can get a great sense of how a ball should feel when it comes off their bat, thanks to the light touch of the cup. You'll have this tee for decades, easily.
Pros
- Very adjustable
- Well-centered
Cons
- Not great for younger kids
• For ages 5 and up
When your little batter needs something a bit more substantial, a tee with some weight in it is just the thing to keep them hitting long into the afternoon.
A portable, adjustable tee, this model from Franklin is shaped to be used with either a baseball or a softball, and its 10-inch height adjustability means that your kid won't be growing out of this T-ball set anytime soon. The twist-lock mechanism that sets the tee in place is easy to use, and the base sits firmly on the dirt or on the pavement with very little wobble.
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Pros
- Great height range
- Lightweight
Cons
- A bit wobbly
• For ages 5 and up
You can pick up and play anywhere with this extremely portable T-ball set from BaseGoal.
Suitable for baseball or softball, adjustable from 28 inches in height to a whopping 46 inches, this is a tee for everyone from your first grader to your frat boy and everyone in-between. It's made of steel and perfect for new learners or those looking to work on low-pitch hitting.
Pros
- Offers two different ways to play
Cons
- Club’s handle is a little clunky
• For ages 2-5
Baby A-Rod? Little Jin Young Ko? It's possible, right? With this combo T-ball set and golf-putting toy, your child can swing for the fences or line up their putt with however much accuracy you can expect from a 3-year-old. And who knows — they might just find a love for both sports.
The toy is fairly ingenious in its design. The ball can be used for both sports, but the tee pulls out and becomes a club, revealing a golf hole in the space where it sat before. Neat, right? We thought so.
Pros
- Comes with a net
- Bases are loaded
Cons
- Tee is plastic, not rubber
• For ages 5 and up
Playing a whole game of baseball or just practicing some hits has never been easier than with this T-ball set with a net and bases from Franklin.
Sure, it's a rebounding net, and with that comes the likelihood that your kids will use it for bouncing water balloons, soccer balls, and perhaps a sibling, but hey, that's childhood. The anti-tip plastic tee is strong and ready for action, and the bases aren't going to slip everywhere.
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Pros
- Light
- No recoil
- Multiple positions
Cons
- Not adjustable
• For ages 6 and up
Getting serious about hitting means learning to hit all the angles. Also, having a five-point tee means your child has five more ways to keep themselves entertained for a few minutes. Yes, you're probably still chasing balls all around, but that's what AirPods and audiobooks are for. Truly, this is a beneficial arrangement for everyone.
Jugs is my daughter’s favorite tee maker. My 10-year-old softball fanatic loves how easy it is to change positions, how the tip “doesn’t feel like you’re hitting a wall if you miss,” and how it breaks down into a small package to carry. It also comes with a booklet on how to hit, which your child will ignore in favor of YouTube videos.
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Best First T-Ball Set
Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Durable
Cons
- Only practical for the youngest kids
• For ages 2-5
This is the exact T-ball set that I let my kid use in my basem*nt — and instantly regretted it. However, once we put it outside, it was a toy we loved for years.
The tee itself is adjustable, perfect for toddlers through pre-K, and the base holds additional balls so that you never have to stop chasing them. The bat and two balls are included.
Seriously, you're not getting a break, but your child will wear themselves out while learning to hit a ball on this.
