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Which Tennis Ball Machine Is Right for You? Our honest review of 4 models
I’ve spent the last several months testing ball machines: moving ones, portable ones, stationary models at different price points. The market is exploding right now. There’s no perfect machine, but there’s probably one that fits what you actually need. Here’s what I learned. The Market Has Changed A few years ago, your options were limited: […]
Veva Sports P3 Pro Ball Machine Review
Ball machines have always sat in an awkward spot in the tennis equipment world. Either they’re too basic to be interesting, or they’re priced at a level that makes you think twice. The Veva P3 Pro is trying to sit somewhere different – a smart, app-controlled machine with a feature list that punches well above […]
Acemate Tennis Robot S10 – AI-powered tennis ball machine
The world’s first AI-powered tennis robot that actually rallies with you. Here’s a look at what it does, how it works, and who it’s for. What is the Acemate Tennis Robot? Acemate is a mobile tennis robot developed by SwitchBot. Unlike traditional ball machines that just shoot balls from one spot, Acemate moves around the […]
Tenniix Ball Machines – Vision-Based AI and Extreme Portability
Tennis ball machines have in previous years not been that great but nowadays we’re seeing massive developments in this area and new brands coming up. It’s no longer a heavy, clunky box that simply spits balls at you in a straight line. Tenniix is one of the innovators that is trying to change the game. […]
Pongbot Pace S Pro Review
I have tested many ball machines before, but never one that claims to have AI functionality. After a few weeks with the Pongbot Pace S Pro, here is my review. Introduction Before we move on to the Pongbot Pace S Pro review, we can touch on the general topic of ball machines. Do you need […]
The smart ball machine: The Partner
Tennis players always try to find new ways to practice and improve their game, and ball machines are nothing new. However, Tennibot’s “The Partner” ball machine is a different thing all together, as it’s using AI and autonomous mobility to simulate real-match conditions, giving a more personalised training session. Unlike traditional ball machines that fire […]
Sportbot – a moving tennis ball machine
The Sportbot is a moving tennis ball machine developed by engineer and tennis player Toni Ulcar in Slovenia. My friend Henrik Wallensten alerted me about this moving ball machine and sent me a video. That got me curious, so I got in touch with Toni and asked him if he wanted to do a podcast […]
The best ball machines
In the absence of some of my hitting partners, I have started practicing with a ball machine. Let’s look at some of the best ball machines. Why practice with a ball machine? It helps you work on timing, footwork, and technique. Okay, it’s not quite as much fun as playing tennis against a fellow human, […]
Slinger Bag Review
Fellow tennis nerd and buddy Henrik Wallensten is back. This time with a Slinger bag review, the most popular ball machine in the world? This Slinger Bag review was done during a week where Henrik got to borrow and test the Slinger Bag from FK Sports Nordic. Henrik has now reviewed this product for the […]