THE DEVON TRAINER – The perfect cricket bowling machine for young players
The Devon Trainer – the perfect cricket bowling machine for young players
For more than 40 years, we’ve been building reliable, locally made cricket bowling machines that help young South African players grow their skills and confidence at the crease. The Devon Trainer is specially designed for junior cricketers under 13, making it the ideal starting point for mastering the basics of batting.
Designed for safe, skill-building practice
The Devon Trainer is a single-wheel cricket bowling machine built to deliver safe, consistent, and adjustable bowling for young players. It offers straight, swing, and spin bowling at speeds of up to 95 km/h, though coaches often set it slower to match the player’s ability.
It’s perfect for schools, clubs, and parents who want to make training sessions more structured, repeatable, and fun — without depending on a bowler’s arm.
Easy to use. Easy to love.
Setting up the Devon Trainer is simple.
Use the dial to control the bowling speed, then adjust the line, length, and style of each delivery to create realistic training conditions. The machine gives young batters the consistency they need to develop footwork, timing, and shot placement — key foundations for confident play.
Built tough. Made local.
Every Devon Trainer is proudly made in South Africa and built to last. With over four decades of experience in manufacturing bowling machines for cricket, we understand what coaches and players need: reliability, simplicity, and lasting performance.
The Devon Trainer runs on a standard 230V power supply, or you can use a 12V adapter (sold separately) to power it with a car battery (A60) — ideal for portable training setups.
Now available for rent
Want to experience the Devon Trainer before committing? You can now rent the Devon Trainer — ideal for clubs, academies, or players needing short-term access to professional-level training gear. Contact us to learn more about rental rates and availability across South Africa.
Specifications
Bowling speed: 30–95 km/h
Bowling styles: Straight, swing, spin
Power: 230V (optional 12V adapter available)
Weight: 16 kg
We recommend using our urethane practice balls — the only balls tested and approved for use with the Devon Trainer.
Hand-built to order
Each Devon Trainer is made to order, with a 7–10 business day lead time. That’s how we ensure every unit meets our quality standards before it leaves the workshop.
Help your young cricketer play with confidence
Give your junior player the advantage of consistent, focused training. The Devon Trainer is the cricket bowling machine designed to help young batters learn faster, play smarter, and enjoy every session.
Order your Devon Trainer today — proudly made in South Africa for the next generation of cricketers.