Playmate makes the highest quality ball machines in the world. Their customer service is impeccable, and they are constantly striving for perfection. The machines in the "Chameleon Series" below allow you to easily upgrade the features of your ball machine by simply unplugging one controller and plugging in the other. Tennis clubs can buy one ball machine and use the simple controller for rentals and the more powerful controller for teaching or running clinics. All are backed by a 3-year limited parts warranty. Click on the images below for enlarged images of the controllers.
The SMASH is the base model and features the following:
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Upgradeable and interchangeable -accepts ALL controllers
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Holds 300 balls
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Variable topspin and backspin
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7 position programmable electronic direction with programmable random
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Variable electronic height
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SERVE LIFT friendly
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2 function remote control (on/off with drill reset)
The DEUCE is great for practicing 2-shot combinations such as a volley followed by a lob OR topspin followed by backspin. The Shot Delay feature allows the player time to return to the baseline after going to the net at the end of a drill. It has all the features of the SMASH, plus:
The GENIE is a powerful tool for teaching tennis. Realistic game situations with up to 7 shots can be practiced. Groups of students can practice drills such as ground-stroke, approach, lob to 2 lines feeding the balls every 1½ seconds. Or if you are practicing at home, you can throw 2 ground strokes followed by an approach shot followed by a volley followed by a lob. Perfect for teaching doubles teams too! The GENIE adds the following to the above features:
The PLAYMATE PC is the state-of-the-art in ball machines. The wireless controller allows you to save and recall an endless assortment of drills at the touch of a button. It can throw 8-shot combinations allowing you to teach groups of students or focus on a single player. There's no more fumbling around with knobs and switches with the PC. Just select one of your drills or one of ours and hit SEND. Complex drills can be setup effortlessly in a matter of seconds. The added features with this controller:
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Wireless
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Waterproof
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8 programmable shots
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8 shot delays
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Endless saved drills
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Programmable random shot sequence
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Includes many standard teaching and personal use drills
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Create drills at home or in the office using remote display control (712 KB DOWNLOAD)
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Extra long battery life
The Serve Lift can help you practice the most important shot in tennis, the serve return, as well as a variety of overhead shots from a naturally elevated position to create a truly game-like environment.
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Practice defensive lobs against the ball machine's overhead
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Practice poaching by reading the ball machine's wide or inside serve
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"Safety first" stable design
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Aircraft aluminum construction
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3 year limited parts warranty
We offer Free Shipping and a Low Price Guarantee on all ball machines. Call our experienced sales staff to help you compare prices and features.
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