Playmate Tennis is a Morrisville, North Carolina based company belonging under metal company Metaltek. The company specializes in manufacturing tennis ball machines and accessories. The company was established in 1973, and first Playmate tennis ball machines were made in red color resembling European clay courts. In 1975 with the new […]
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How to Use Tennis Ball Machines for Returning Tennis Serve Practices
The tennis serve is one of the mightiest weapons in the game. The ability to return the tennis serve is essential, but the practice is not that easy. You will need a practice partner with a lot of time and a lot of skills. He should be ready to serve […]
Continue readingSports Tutor Ball Machines Overview
Sports Tutor Inc. is a Burbank, California based manufacturer of a wide range of athletic ball machines. The product portfolio includes ball machines for baseball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and softball. Sports Tutor is a private company and does not disclose much information. The number of employees is in the […]
Continue readingTennis Tutor Plus/Plus Player Ball Machine Review
Tennis Tutor Plus and Plus Player tennis ball machines are the top portable battery-powered models made by Sports Tutor. These two models differ substantially in price and also in functionality. What are the differences and which is more suitable for you? Check our review below. Pros: + Three preprogrammed drills […]
Continue readingTennis Tutor Prolite/Prolite Plus Tennis Ball Machine Review
Tennis Tutor Prolite and Prolite Plus ball machines are made for beginners and intermediate players. Both models have the same base, however, there are some differences in features and price. We looked at both models to find out which one is better for beginners and which one is better for […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Grand Five & Five LE Tennis Ball Machines Review
Lobster Sports Elite Grand Five & Five LE are the top battery tennis ball machines offered by Lobster. They have everything you can think of. But are they worth the price? Let us take a closer look at the features, tweaks, pros, and cons of Lobster Elite Grand Five & […]
Continue readingWilson Portable Tennis Ball Machine Review
Wilson Portable Tennis Ball Machine is manufactured by Sports Tutor company under Wilson Sporting Goods license. This tennis ball machine with the name known to everyone in the tennis industry offers a lot of interesting features at a relatively good price. Pros: + 8 different spin levels and 1 flat […]
Continue readingLobster Tennis Ball Machines Overview
American tennis ball machine producer Lobster Sports is one of the most known ball machine brands worldwide. Lobster Sports Inc. was established back in the 70s by banker Harry Giuditta on the grounds of bankrupted Green Brook Developing Company. Today, Lobster is the major player in the tennis ball machine […]
Continue readingLobster Elite Three Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite Three Tennis Ball Machine is an upgraded Elite Two model. It offers a little bit more functions for a little bit more money. What does “a little bit more” mean and is it worth “a little bit more” money? Check our review. Pros: + Random horizontal (left to […]
Continue readingA Definitive Guide to the Best Tennis Ball Machines for Every Player
Have you ever thought about the advantages of using the tennis ball machine? Any tennis player, be it a small kid, junior or adult, trying to make his tennis strokes better, will come to the moment when he needs to practice the same shot again and again. The problem is […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Grand Four Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Sports Elite Grand Four tennis ball machine is the starting model of the Lobster Grand model line. We looked into the details to find out the main differences between Grand Four and the lower Elite model line. Is the Grand Four worth the investment? Pros: + 6 preloaded drills […]
Continue readingSpinshot vs. Lobster Tennis Ball Machines Comparison
There are two brands which are synonyms for tennis ball machines. Spinshot Sports and Lobster Sports. Both are well-known in the tennis world and both produce great tennis ball machines of all levels. What are their typical features? Which brand produces better tennis ball machines? We did a small research […]
Continue readingLobster Elite Two Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite Two Tennis Ball Machine is a second model in Elite series made by Lobster Sports. Its price is still slightly below $1500 and offers more functionality than the Lobster Elite One model. Is Lobster Elite Two worth the price? Check our review below. Pros: + Random horizontal (left […]
Continue readingSpinshot Tennis Ball Machines Overview
Products from Spinshot-Sports Industries are well-known between tennis ball machine users. Spinshot tennis ball machines belong to the top of this very specific sector for tennis players. CHARACTERISTICS OF SPINSHOT TENNIS BALL MACHINES Spinshot tennis ball machines are easily recognized on every court. They do not catch your eyes with […]
Continue readingTennis Ball Machine – Can it replace a coach or not? How to make the most use of it?
Practice makes champions. And the Tennis Ball Machine can make the workout effective and easier for anyone. However, the Tennis Ball Machine cannot make a miracle. It will not make the champion from everybody. It is an excellent addition to some practice exercises, but it can not fully replace the […]
Continue readingSpinshot Lite Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Lite tennis ball machine is one of the cheapest models available. Is this model with just a few functions and a price tag well below $1000 worth considering? Who will enjoy it the most? Check our review below. Pros: + PRICE + Extraordinary long Battery life 5 to 7 […]
Continue readingSpinshot Pro Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Pro tennis ball machine belongs to the lower middle category of ball machines. The price tag is over $1000 and embedded features point to less demanding tennis players. Read our review below to find out what value Spinshot Pro offers. Pros: + Very short recharging time + 12 levels […]
Continue readingLobster Elite One Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite One Tennis Ball Machine belongs to cheaper models with a price tag slightly over $1000. What do you get for this money? Can it satisfy also intermediate and advanced players? Read our review below to find out. Pros: + Extraordinary long battery life + Lightweight for easy to […]
Continue readingSpinshot Plus Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Plus is the third most requested tennis ball machine by TennisProGuru.com readers. Spinshot machines are generally very popular with our readers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Spinshot Plus tennis ball machine? Check our review below. Pros: + 5 different oscillation modes [horizontal, vertical, random, 2 line, […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Liberty Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Sports Elite Liberty Tennis Ball Machine is the bestseller between under $1000 machines. What makes this model from the reputable name of the tennis industry so popular? Why do tennis beginners like the Elite Liberty so much? Here is our answer. Pros: + Price + Lightweight for easy to […]
Continue readingSpinshot Player Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Player is the most requested tennis ball machine by TennisProGuru.com readers. It holds the number one position in our tennis ball machines ranking for the past 12 months. Why? What do our readers like about it? We will try to give you a detailed answer below. Pros: + Preprogrammed […]
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