I would like to thank Mr. Oates. My son Ethan Carter has been using Mr. Oates products for 2 years and has become one of the best RHP in the country for the 2009 graduating class. Without his products and continued support, my son would not be where he is today. By using his products, my son has increased his velocity by 8 mph. He is now throwing in the upper 80's to low 90's as a junior in high school.

Thanks Robert for all your support.

"Oates Specialties not only provides equipment but they are innovators; constantly evolving to meet the training needs that are essential for the development of great pitchers. Having the opportunity to know the Oates family personally, I not only fully recommend their products, but I recommend the company. They are honest, ethical, and they stand by their guarantees. I would not think twice about endorsing Oates Specialties to a player and/or coach at any level, little league, high school, college, or professional."

Taylor Childress
Assistant Baseball Coach
Recruiting Coordinator
Head Baseball Coach-Developmental Program
Daytona Beach Community College

I just want to let you know how successful your equipment has been in conjunction with the Athletic Pitcher Program. Last fall, I started one of our pitcher's on the program who had a history of arm problems and was clocking out at about 80-81 MPH on the gun. After 3 month's prior to the start of the season, he hit 87 MPH in our first scrimmage on a very cold evening. He is now pitching for a division I program here in Virginia. During our spring season we started all of our varsity pitchers on a modified form of the program and we did not have one pitcher go down to injury and miss any mound time. We won the Central Region AAA championship in just our second year. (Hanover High is a new school).

A buzz has been created about our arm care program. Numerous people have come up and inquired about the arm care routine they see our pitcher's go through before practice and games. This year, we are going to have our entire pitching staff (varsity and JV) using your equipment in conjunction with the Athletic Pitcher Program, and many have already been purchasing there own set of tubing, weighted balls and shoulder tubes. Our player's are very enthusiastic about the program and have been commenting on how good their arms feel after a workout or game. It is a great investment since the products have been very durable and they will be able to use them for a long time. There are those who may view the program as "just a new gimmick", but the results we have gotten in just a short amount of time have been very encouraging.  Especially when it comes to the health of the pitcher's arm.

Hunter Hoy
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Hanover High School
Mechanicsville, Virginia

I have been using Oates Specialties Products for over three years now. Oates Specialties, by far, has the best quality and most reliable products I have ever used. And, the customer service is second to none. Mr. Oates truly wants every customer to be satisfied. He stands behind his products. I recommend Oates Specialties to everyone I know. When I decided to open my own pitcher's training facility, Oates Specialties was the first and only place I ordered any of my training equipment from. It is a true pleasure to work with Robert Oates and the Oates family at Oates Specialties.

Flint Wallace
President/Chief Instructor
Velocity Plus Baseball
Weatherford, Texas

My relationship with Robert Oates and his company Oates Specialties has been terrific. His products are first rate and his service is the best I have encountered in my 17 years as a head coach.

Dave DeGeorge
Head Baseball Coach
Beloit College

I have been a college pitching coach for eight years and during that time have utilized Oates Specialties when I needed training equipment. Mr. Robert Oates and his staff have always been very helpful and stand behind their products. I've come to consider Robert as not only a valuable resource, but a good friend. His family owned business will make a difference for your team when you need him.

Coach Don Spore
Wartburg College
Pitcher/Catcher Coordinator

We are heavy into our offseason workouts and our kids really enjoy using your products.

Danny Wallace
Head Baseball Coach
Georgetown HS
Georgetown, Texas

Oates Specialties is one of the best equipment providers in the country. The quality of his products, customer service and professionalism is second to none. He is the only place that I use for all of our Athletic Pitcher products. We've used their products for over 4 years and Oates Specialties is the only company I recommend.

Jeremy Jorgensen
Head Baseball Coach/Coordinator of Transfer Admissions
Doane College

I had the privilege to meet Robert Oates and his endless supply of training equipment several years ago. His company, Oates Specialties, has always been able to supply the type of training tools that I need to train pitchers in my facility. From the tubing equipment and medicine balls to all the weighted instruments and specialty items needed to help pitchers and throwers becoming the best athletes that they can become, I have never hesitated to call Robert and order product from his continually growing supply of training tools.

If you are serious about training pitchers to throw harder and minimize the risk of injury, then Oates Specialties is the only company that should be supplying you with all your training tools. The service is excellent...the delivery is prompt..and if by some unlikely scenario that they don't have a particular product, they'll find it for you.

Oates Specialties has no competitor in its overall customer satisfaction.

Jim Wagner
Jim Wagner's ThrowZone Academy
Newhall, California

In the five years I have known Robert Oates, he has never stopped inventing and bettering his products. His understanding of pitching on so many levels, as well as his understanding of the products and their uses, is what makes Oates Specialties what it is today. No matter what background you come from as a pitcher, Oates Specialties has something available to make your staff better.

Dave Smith
San Antonio, Texas