Champion Sports M990 Safety Breakaway Base Set

Champion Sports M990 Safety Breakaway Base Set for Game Diamonds

The Champion Sports M990 is a safety breakaway base set that releases on a rubber-post system, giving a clean break on impact while leaving a base the umpire can read as the play develops. The set covers first, second, and third, and installs in standard anchors, fitting a baseball and softball diamond already running an anchored line like the M250 set.

The set of three includes three rubber posts, three anchors, and three plugs, so a field manager equips the whole infield with breakaway safety in one purchase.

Key Product Specifications

• Brand: Champion Sports
• Style Number: M990
• Product Type: Safety breakaway base set
• Action: Breakaway base system with a rubber-post release
• Material: Molded rubber with steel anchors
• Size: 15in L x 15in W x 3in H
• Set Contents: Three bases, three rubber posts, three anchors and three plugs
• Install: Inserts into standard anchor system
• Best For: First, second and third on game fields

Specifications at a Glance

Quick Answer

• What it is: A three-base safety breakaway set with rubber-post release
• Best for: Slide safety across first, second and third
• Installs: Standard anchor system; posts, anchors and plugs included
• Why it stands out: Rubber-post release leaves a readable base for the umpire
• In one line: The safety breakaway infield with a rubber-post release

Rubber-Post Breakaway System

The M990 releases through a rubber post rather than a magnet or mechanical latch. On impact the base breaks free of the post, softening the slide, then reseats. The set ships with three posts, three steel anchors, and three plugs, and the design keeps a base in place for the umpire to judge the play. It inserts into a standard anchor system, the same fittings as the molded-shell set, so it slots into an existing diamond.

Installing the M990 Safety Set

Set the three steel anchors at the bags, fit the rubber posts, and seat the bases. They break free on impact and reseat, and lift out for storage with a rubber base plug capping each anchor. For a version that also upgrades first base, the M998 double first base and the M1010SET combine with this system.

Where It Fits by Field Type

Equipping a Safety Infield

For a league or school, the M990 equips all three bags with a rubber-post breakaway in one purchase, and the included posts and plugs mean no separate hardware order. Compare safety, anchored, and portable options across the bases and home plates range.

Buyer and Field Workflow

Install the anchors, fit the rubber posts, seat the bases, and check the release before play. Lift the bases for storage and cap the anchors with base plugs. Keep anchored spares such as the M250 set for fixed-base needs and a 936SET for practice.

Who Buys This Set and Why

Leagues, schools, and umpired programs buy the M990 to soften slides while keeping a base the umpire can read. The rubber-post release breaks free on impact and reseats, and the set covers all three bags.

A league that runs officiated games is the clearest case, since the rubber-post design leaves a usable base as the play progresses.

Choosing This Style vs Companions

Expert Recommendation

Choose the M990 for a rubber-post safety infield that stays readable for the umpire. Add the M998 double first base, or step to the M1010SET to get both together; build fixed bags on the anchored M250 or welded M501.

Alternatives and Companion Styles

Companions: the M998 safety double first base, the M1010SET safety set, the anchored M250 and welded M501 sets, the 936SET rubber set, and base plugs for the anchors.

What Sets the M990 Apart

Its value is a rubber-post breakaway that softens slides yet leaves a base the umpire can read, with posts, anchors, and plugs for all three bags in one set.

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Care and Durability

Inspect the rubber posts each season and replace any that have softened, then rinse the bases and anchors to keep grit out. Store the bases flat and dry and cap the anchors with plugs off-season.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the M990 break away?

Each base releases from a rubber post on impact, softening the slide, then reseats.

What is included?

Three bases, three rubber posts, three anchors, and three plugs.

Does it cover all three bases?

Yes, the set of three covers first, second, and third.

Does it install in standard anchors?

Yes, it inserts into a standard anchor system.

What size are the bases?

15in long by 15in wide by 3in high.

Why a rubber post instead of a magnet?

The rubber post gives a clean break while leaving a base the umpire can read.

Can I add a safer first base?

Yes, the M998 double first base and the M1010SET combine with this system.

Is it for baseball or softball?

Both, it suits a game infield in either sport.

Can the bases be removed?

Yes, lift them for storage and cap each anchor with a plug.

What wears out first?

The rubber posts; replace them as they soften to keep the release consistent.

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