Buying a used tennis ball machine?
2005年6月13日 · BTW, regarding the question of why these things are so expensive, it's definitely not because of the circuit boards. (I used to design circuit boards, and for a tennis ball machine, i can't see it being more than $100 or even $50.) It's probably more due to other parts and supply/demand factors.
Portable Ball Machines that Don't Suck? | Talk Tennis
2023年3月22日 · Based on your comment "this is the first time in 50 years of playing I'm looking for a ball machine", if I were you, I'd go down to the club and pay to rent their machine first. Hit off it for 10 sessions or more. Honestly, most people who buy ball machines never use them. I'd be sure that you are a "ball machine guy" as my very first step.
Lobster Elite Grand 5 ball machine - my experience - Talk Tennis
2020年9月23日 · Makes same or less noise than a person hitting a ball with a racquet. Tennis balls: I am currently regular used tennis balls. They work fine for my level of play. The felt is flying though. I will try pressureless eventually. Battery: No issues, but I haven’t use it more than 90 minutes per session. The trickle charger is nice.
Which balls for ball machine? | Talk Tennis
2021年6月22日 · +1 for tretorns. i have had my 1st batch of tretorns for 6 years and counting and i've only had 1 go "bad". from march to october i hit 2000-5000 of them a week (weather permitting). the manufacturer of my machine (lobster) recommends tretorns (and sells them on their site). i have had a regular ball creep in to my hoppers (thanks to my meddling kids) and …
Best Tennis Ball Machine
2023年12月2日 · Which is the best tennis ball machine for an intermediate level player? Budget about 1500-2500 USD There are two different sets of conditions 1 I don't drive so it must be something I can sling over by shoulder 2 I I don't mind taking uber to …
Used Tennis Tutor Prolite worth it? | Talk Tennis
2020年6月24日 · I’m considering getting a ball machine and saw a used Tennis Tutor Prolite Battery Oscillator in my area listed for $550. Seems a bit high although the ad says perfect condition with new battery. I don't think I would need a feature rich ball machine, and am not sure how often I'd use a ball machine so am thinking this could be good enough.
Best tennis Ball Machine
2007年1月24日 · I am a tennis coach for our local Junior High School. I also teach/instruct tennis lessons/improvement. I thought a ball machine would be a great aid for these tasks. I purchased a Prince Model 4 (almost identical to the SAM-SP4) from a friend. This machine works great. It has spin, 2-line, basic oscillation, electronic elevation, etc.
Using a Ball Machine to Gain Valued Benefits | Talk Tennis
2024年7月24日 · Many tennis players, regardless their play-rating, also turn it up, turning the ball machine all the way up, but it does them no good in improving play. Rather turn down the speed, turn down the feed, set the top spin to moderate or closer to flat and set the machines height to loop the ball some three feet above the net.
Tennis ball machine converted to pickleball
2023年7月30日 · My Tennis Tutor Jr. that I bought used over 25 years ago used for $300 has successfully been converted to pickleball. It involved some plastic cutting to allow the larger ball to drop and buying pickleball wheels from Tennis Tutor for $80 and converted it to AC for $25. I see old Tennis Tutors...
Should I buy a ball machine? - Talk Tennis
2015年1月2日 · i don't disagree that hitting w/ a good junior or college player isn't more useful than a ball machine, but a used ball machine at $400-500 can provide alot more than 50 hours of tennis and does not require coordinating schedules. IMO, use of a ball machine in conjunction with lessons and hitting w/ a junior or college player is the best.