Tennis Tutor Ball Machine Week - Shot Maker Deluxe

Tennis Tutor Shot Maker Deluxe #3193
The Shotmaker Deluxe comes with all the features of the Standard model plus these additional features: Quick Set-up, Player Mode, 6-shot pattern programmability, 6-shot location programmability, shot program memory and 2-function remote control.

Quick Set Up
The Quick Set-up feature provides one-touch shot selection based on playing ability. Just push the button corresponding to your skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), and Shotmaker will automatically deliver a pre-programmed shot to the middle position at an appropriate interval. If you want something other than the pre-programmed shots, you can use the Quick Set-Up buttons as a convenient starting point, and then adjust the shot characteristics and shot positions as usual.

Player Mode
With pushbutton simplicity, PLAYER MODE (patent pending) simulates a player on the other side of the net. Just push PLAYER MODE, on either the Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced buttons, and the PLAYER MODE automatically picks an appropriate speed and spin, then changes both the side-to-side position and the depth of shots just like you were playing someone of that ability. The side-to-side position and depth of each shot are not simply changed in a random or sweeping motion, but are computer programmed to simulte the shot patterns of real players. For instance, beginning players will see more shots towards the middle of the court and more variation in depth of shots than will advanced players. And you are not stuck with only the standard settings, you can customize the settings by adding or subtracting more speed, spin, or elevation as you like.

Programability
The Deluxe model can be programmed to shoot balls in a pattern of up to six shots (SHOT 1 thru SHOT 6), with each shot directed to any of seven different court positions (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) shown on the tennis court diagram, or to a RANDOM position. If a shot selector switch is set to OFF it will not be included in the shot pattern. Indicator Lights show the active
shot position.

For instance, if you want Shotmaker to shoot one ball wide to your forehand (for right-handers), then one ball down the middle, followed by a randomly placed shot, then set the six switches as follows: SHOT 1 to 'B', SHOT 2 to 'D', SHOT 3 to 'RANDOM', and the rest of the switches to OFF.

Shot Program Memory
The Shot Program Memory lets you store shot sequences for your favorite workouts or drills, and then recall them with the touch of a button. The Shot Program remembers every setting on the control panel including Speed, Elevation, Spin, Interval, and Shot Pattern. You can store up to nine Shot Programs that can be recalled at any time. This feature is especially useful in situations where there is more than one user for the machine, as each user can program in their own favorite settings.

Two-Function Remote Control
The Deluxe model includes a two-function wireless Remote Control. The 'Ball Feed' button alternately starts and stops the ball delivery. The 'Oscillator' button alternately starts and stops the shot program. When the shot program is stopped, Shotmaker throws balls only to the one position where the program was stopped. See the Standard Model for additional features.

Specifications

Ball capacity...........300 Balls
Trajectories............Groundstroke to Lob
Max. speed.............95 MPH
Ball feed interval.....1 to 6 seconds
Spin Control...........Topspin/Underspin
Dimensions............38.5"H x 31"L x 21.5"W
Weight...................96 pounds
Power....................120 watts maximum

September 25, 2008

Tennis Tutor Ball Machine Week - Shot Maker Deluxe