Ball Machines
July 19, 2009
Get Your Game in Shape with the Best Tennis Ball Machines
Wilson Portable with Remote and 2 Line Feature Tennis Ball Machine
The Wilson Portable Ball Machine combines state of the art portability with the performance you expect from Wilson. This model includes a remote control with two line ball feed capability. The 2-line feature automatically shoots one ball to the forehand court and then one ball to the backhand court. This allows two players to play with the machine at the same time, or allows a single player to practice alternating forehand and backhand shots. The keychain-sized remote unit starts and stops the ball throws, and also starts and stops the oscillator to position ball throws anywhere across the court.
Tennis Battery Twist Ball Machine - Battery Powered Model
An excellent opportunity to work on your stroke, the Tennis Tutor Tennis Twist Ball Machine provides a unique spiral design that delivers up to 28 balls in five second increments. It shoots a ball every 5 seconds, the ball arc can be adjusted anywhere from 12 to 20-ft in length, its unique spiral design holds up to 28 balls, the adjustable range design makes it practical for use in driveways, backyards, and even basements, and it weights just 11-lbs weight for easy transport.
Lobster Elite Grand Slam V Ball Machine
This bad boy offers customizable drills. You can program shot locations, speed, spin, and feed rate... the shot sequences are infinite. While the Elite Grandslam IV offers 3 pre-programmed drills, the Elite Grandslam V offers three additional drills, approach, attack/defend, forehand plus. Full Programmability The Elite Grandslam V offers cutting edge technology allows you to program shot locations, speed, spin, and feed rate, too. The variations of shots are infinite. Create personalized drills capable of simulating true match play. Anyone can transform the weak points of their game into areas of complete domination. Fully Random Oscillation with variable Speed & Spin The Grandslam V offers a revolutionary design allows the machine to throw balls throughout the entire spectrum of the court mixing up speed, spin, trajectory and oscillation. This fully random technological advancement allows for the Grandslam V to realistically simulate true match play, a feature that is unsurpassed by any portable tennis ball machine on the market. Pre-Programmed Drills The Grandslam V is also equipped with three pre-programmed six shot drills that simulate the most popular styles of play: grinder, all courter, and power baseliner. These incredible drills mix up speed, trajectory, and spin to prepare you to play against the world's elite! With the press of a button, you can now practice against the playing style of your choice.
Master SAM Model 4 Court Equipment Ball Throwing Machines
eatures variable speed control (15 - 85 mph), variable spin control, variable ball feed rate (1.5-13 second intervals), electronic elevation control, random oscillation, electronic width control, 300 ball capacity, and heavy duty rechargeable battery (4-6 hours). Wireless remote to control ball feed. 2-line drill function.
July 18, 2009
"Baiardo" Stringing Machines Hit the U.S.
Wilson dealers began receiving the first US shipment of Baiardo machines in mid-June. The much anticipated release of Baiardo has Wilson dealers across the country excited to be stringing on the industries most innovative and user friendly machine. Baiardo machines are now in stock and available for immediate shipment.
Baiardo is the first stringing machine designed using multiple ergonomic features provide unprecedented user comfort. Baiardo automatically adjusts height and tilt 3 times during the stringing process (mounting, mains, crosses) putting the string bed in a biomechanically perfect position. Stringers experience less stress on to lower back, shoulders, neck, arms, etc.
"Outstanding piece of equipment! It looks like Wilson spent extra time to look at every aspect of the stringing process when making this machine," said George Wrigley of Wrigley's Tennis in Punta Gorda, FL.
Lance Holm of Player's Racquet Shop East in Portland Oregon says, "One of the best features of our new Baiardo is that it offers the ability to customize the position for each of the stringers in our shop." The names below are dealers across the country who are already enjoying the benefits of the Baiardo stringing machine.
www.wilson/baiardo
via RSI
December 10, 2008
September 26, 2008
Tennis Tutor Ball Machine Week - Tennis Twist Ball Machine
Tennis Tutor Twist Ball Machine
Tennis Twist is simple to use, just turn it on and it shoots a ball every five seconds. The arc of the ball can be adjusted anywhere from 12 to 20 feet in length. The unique spiral design holds up to 28 balls. Tennis Twist is available in AC and battery-powered models. The Battery Model will operate up to ten hours on six "D" size batteries (not included).
Tennis Twist's adjustable range makes it practical for use in driveways, backyards, and even basements. And since it weighs just 11 lbs., it's easily transported to the local tennis courts or park.
A high-impact plastic case, with convenient built-in carrying handle,will stand up to years of use. And its single motor design is engineered to provide years of trouble-free service.
Ball capacity.........................28 Balls
Max. Ball ejection speed.........10-20 ft toss
Ball feed rate.........................5 seconds
Playing time (Battery Model)...5-10 hours, typical
Weight (w/ Battery)................11 pounds
September 25, 2008
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 24, 2008
Tennis Tutor Ball Machine Week - TT Plus Dual 2-Line Ball Machine
Tennis Tutor w. Remote & Dual 2-Line Ball Machine
Tennis Tutor Plus w. Remote Control & Dual 2 Line Ball Machine includes all the features of the standard Tennis Tutor Plus with a wireless remote control and added 2-line functionality that automatically shoots to two preset court positions. This model also adds topspin and underspin capability. A simple dial controls the amount of topspin or underspin you desire. The Tennis Tutor Plus measures about eight inches taller than the standard Tennis Tutor.
A 2-line function that automatically shoots to two preset court positions. This feature allows you to practice alternating forehand and backhand shots, or allows an instructor to automatically shoot to two lines of students. There are two 2-line settings to select from,'2-line narrow' and '2-line wide' for added versatililty.
Tennis Tutor features counter-rotating wheel operation and an electronic control panel which gives you fingertip control of ball speed, trajectory, and ball feed rate (the time interval between ball throws). Ball speed ranges from a gentle toss for children to world-class speed. Ball trajectory can be set anywhere between groundstroke and lob, while ball feed rate adjusts anywhere from 1-1/2 to 12 seconds.
You can set Tennis Tutor to repeat shots you need to practice, or to oscillate and direct shots randomly across the court. Tennis Tutor also features an exclusive anti-jam ball feeding mechanism, and a 10-second start-up time delay to give you time to get to your side of the net.
Tennis Tutor has a towing handle extended, it tows just like luggage. The ball hopper opens in seconds to hold 150 balls, which is more than two standard pick-up baskets full of balls.
And because Tennis Tutor is battery-powered, you can take it to any court without worrying about finding an electrical outlet.
Features:
Ball capacity: 150 Balls
Trajectories: Groundstroke to Lob
Ball ejection speed: 10-85 MPH
Ball feed rate: 1 1/2 to 12 seconds
Spin control: Topspin/underspin
Oscillator: Built-in
Battery Type: Lead-acid, solid sealed
Playing Time: w/heavy duty battery 4 to 6 hours typical
Recharge Time: 12 hours, typical
Dimensions (hopper closed): 20"H x 19.5"L x 20"W
Weight: 46 pounds
Total Spin Control
September 23, 2008
Tennis Tutor Ball Machine Week - Tennis Tower Professional Player Model
Tennis Tutor Tennis Tower Professional Player Model
The Tennis Tower was designed with the home court owner in mind. For starters, its intuitive control panel design means you don't even need to read the instruction manual if you really don't want to (although officially we still have to recommend reading it).
The Professional Player Model. With the push of just one button, the Player model simulates a player on the other side of the net. Just push either the Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced buttons, and the Player model 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 simulate
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.
The Player model also contains all the features of the Tennis Tower Professional, including the dual two-line feature, conveniently available on an easy-to-use touch overlay control panel. The two-function wireless
remote control is included.
Standard Features Include:
- Speed ranges from 10 MPH to 85 MPH.
- Spin is adjustable from heavy underspin, to flat, to heavy topspin (except Competitor Classic).
- Ball Feed (interval) control adjusts the time between shots from 1-1/2 to 8 seconds.
- Trajectory is adjustable between groundstroke and lob.
- Random oscillator.
- All-in-one control panel.
- 225 ball capacity.
- The Tennis Tower displays the elevation setting right on the control panel.
- A simple 10-segment display shows the elevation setting so you can set it to your favorite spot before firing any balls.
- Comes with a protective all-weather cover.
Specifications
Ball capacity.....................225 Balls
Trajectories......................Groundstroke to Lob
Max. Ball ejection speed....85 MPH
Ball feed rate....................1 1/2 to 8 seconds
Spin Control.....................Topspin/Underspin
Oscillator..........................Built-in
Dimensions.......................44"H x 23"L x 22"W
Weight..............................60 pounds
Power...............................100 watts maximum
June 10, 2008
Playmate Serve Lift Turns Ball Machines Into Serving Machines
This thing is crazy. Not only can it help you practice your return, it can also send over a realistic slice that comes from a naturally elevated position - making it much more realistic.
Some other things to note:
-Practice Defensive Lobs Against the Ball Machines Overhead
-Practice Poaching by Reading The Ball Machine's Wide or Inside Serve
-Stable Design
-Aircraft Aluminum Construction
-Three Year Limited Parts Warranty
Check out the Playmate Serve Lift or the Playmate Ace Ball Machine.
May 14, 2008
Lobster Tournament Electric Ball Machine
This machine is more akin to the ball machines I grew up with - the pneumatic tube that acts as a tennis ball cannon, and enough ball storage to make you beg for mercy if you try and finish them all yourself.
Without question, this is a little clunkier in design that some other models, especially the Lobster Elite Grand Slam, Lobster Economy, or the Playmate Ace, this is a workhorse of a ball machine, and would serve any player/coach quite well.
Check out the Lobster Tournament Ball Machine.
May 6, 2008
Lobster Elite Grand Slam IV Ball Machine
The Elite Grand Slam IV is a really nice, advanced battery operated portable tennis ball machine.
Features include:
- Fully Random Oscillation Revolutionary design allows the machine to throw balls throughout the entire spectrum of the court mixing up speed, spin, trajectory and oscillation.
- 2-Line Function Offers the most extensive 2-Line function found today with its three versatile positional settings; Narrow, Medium, and Wide.
- Pre-Programmed Court Drills Equipped with three pre-programmed six shot drills that simulates the most popular styles of play - grinder, all courter, and power baseliner, these incredible drills mix up speed, trajectory, and spin.
- Digital Control Panel & Wireless Remote Control Comes equipped with a digital control panel and optional 15-function wireless remote control. The control panel utilizes "touch-buttons" and has a digital LCD screen which allows you to view all menu selections and settings. The compact controller provides instantaneous changes in functionality like; play/pause, oscillation sweep, fully random, 2-line, speed, feed, spin, and much more.
Need More Product Specs?
- Oscillation: random horizontal, random vertical, fully random horizontal & vertical
- Two-line function: 3 settings: narrow • medium • wide
- Programmed drills: 3 drills: grinder • power baseliner • all-courter
- Ball speed: 30-80 mph
- Ball capacity: 150
- Feed rate: 2 to 12 seconds
- Battery Life on Court: 4-8 hrs
- Elevation: Electronic, 0-50 degrees
- Weight: 44 lbs
- Spin: topspin & backspin
Lobster Elite Grand Slam IV Ball Machine
April 27, 2008
Lobster Economy, Pneumatic Tennis Ball Machine
This machine gives you a ton of value. It is not that expensive and it is very light. There are not a lot of bells and whistles, but if you're looking for a workhorse of a ball machine for a reasonable price, this is one to think about.
It uses a pneumatic tube, which uses air pressure instead of the "pitching wheel" to send balls over the net. Using this approach means fewer moving parts which means less breakdowns. Plus, it is a much more consistent placement of the ball - wheels can be inconsistent in the ball pattern (something I've learned first hand using a wheel-based Playmate ball machine, btw).
Specifications:
- Oscillation: strikes one spot only
- Shot Height: ground strokes to true lobs
- Weight: 20 lbs
- Ball Capacity: 50
- Ball Speed: 55 mph-15 mph
- Shot Intervals: 3, 6, 12 seconds
- Power: 110 Volt
We looked around and this is about the best price we've found
April 21, 2008
Lobster Elite 3 Battery Ball Machine
It may not look a heck of a lot like the Lobster Elite 2...but the Lobster Elite 3 Battery ball machinepacks quite a bit more whallop. This ball machine really does a good job of simulating match play. It also has vertical and two-line oscillation, which is enough to make the fittest pupil beg for mercy.
This is a durable and pretty light (44 lb) model, with the same cool, sleek design you saw in on the Elite 2. The hopper can hold 150 balls, and the battery life ranges from 4-8 hours so you're good to go for most of your teaching and drills.
- Oscillation: Random / Horizontal / Vertical / Horizontal + Vertical
- 2-Line Feature: Narrow / Wide
- Speed : 80-10 mph
- Ball Capacity: 150
- Feed Rate: 2-10 sec.
- Power: Battery
- Court Time 4-8 hrs.
- Elevation: Electronic 0-50 deg.
- Weight: 44 lbs.
- Spin: Top, back
See more ball machines at the What's All The Racquet store.
April 12, 2008
Lobster Elite 1 Battery Ball Machine
Besides its ability to hit a variety of speeds, heavy spin and lobs, this ball machine also is one of the coolest, sleekest models we've seen. Some ball machines are big clunky boxes you struggle to wheel around. Not the Lobster Elite 1. Its ergonomic design allows for easy transportation with a full hopper. Its light, can hit corner-to-corner, and the battery holds 4-8 hours of court time. Couple that with 80 mph ground strokes, a ball capacity a 150 feed, and a weight of only 42 lbs, and this is a killer ball machine.
Check out the Lobster Elite 1
April 6, 2008
Review: Playmate Ace Basic Ball Machine
My tennis game is admittedly a little rusty these days, so I decided what better way to work it out than on a ball machine. So I tried out the Playmate Ace Ball Machine. I won't go into detail about my poor physical conditioning, but suffice its to say its not good. But you want to hear the skinny on the machine, so here you go.
The Playmate Ace is a pretty large machine, it holds 200+ balls depending on how many you want to stuff in there. If you're using this by yourself, which I was, this means about 10-15 minutes of hitting at a steady pace non-stop. I stopped before the hopper ran out.
You can set the spin from flat to topspin to backspin, control the elevation, and you can oscillate the shots. I found the oscillation to be a bit inconsistent, but I suppose if its truly random that's to be expected. I would have personally rather had a more balanced ratio of forehands to backhands, mine seemed to be very heavy on the backhand.
You can also adjust the ball frequency and speed. It took some getting used to to balance the spin, speed and elevation to get it just where I wanted it. Full disclosure: I used this at public courts and the remote control was missing. The remote would have made this much more easily managed. However, overall its quite easy to operate, and its relatively light (a little under 100 lbs).
This is a solid machine for teaching pros and tennis facilities, and it offers nearly all the intervals, directions, elevations, and trajectories you will need. And with a few minor complaints, it worked very well for me.
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