Like most other buyers of the Spinshot, I spent hours researching every tennis ball machine I could find before making my decision. Initially, what sold me on the Spinshot was its heavy duty construction (mainly metal), compact size, portability (it has a great luggage retractable handle), ball capacity, and the wifi connectivity and mobile phone app to control the unit. I also noticed the universally positive reviews about Spinshot’s customer service. Then, when I received the unit (the Plus model), my expectations were totally met if not exceeded. What a great machine. Once I got the battery fully charged I was able to easily connect the unit to my android phone and run through a variety of settings: From speed to height, and from spin to direction, the machine operated flawlessly. As well, like other customers, I immediately found Spinshot’s customer service to be absolutely responsive and helpful. (My unit came with a charger that didn’t indicate that the battery was fully charged, and the folks at Spinshot sent a replacement charger out to me in 24 hours!)
One of the main reasons I wanted a tennis ball machine was to help me teach my grandsons (6 and 9 years old) who have been bugging me to take them to the courts. Before the Spinshot, our teaching sessions have been OK, but pretty boring for me because I don’t get much of a chance to hit a decent ball. With the Spinshot, I now can stay on the same side of the court with my grandsons and correct them as they return balls programmed just for them, while allowing myself to hit faster and more challenging balls programmed just for me. Fantastic experience!
The bottom line for me is this: I now have a quality machine that I truly believe will give me years of service and that helps me to train my grandsons and improve my tennis game without having to first find a hitting partner. But the real revelation is that I now have a new and fun way to get a challenging cardio workout to supplement the weight training that I do in my gym 2-3 days a week. Unless you are hitting with a club level partner, it is simply impossible to get the cardio workout the Spinshot provides because every ball it sends to you is perfect: Spinshot doesn’t make errors and you will run out of steam well before it does. I love it, and IMO this use of a tennis ball machine is largely overlooked.
If you are on the fence about this purchase, do not hesitate. Quality construction, portability, wifi control that can be easily updated, and responsive customer service make's Spinshot a worry free purchase. Thanks Spinshot and keep up the great work!
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.1 x 22 x 17.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 24.29 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21 x 12 x 18 inches |
| Item Weight | 42 Pounds |
| Brand Name | SPINSHOT PLAYER |
| Model Name | Spinshot-Plus |
| Color | Green |
| Material | Metal |
| Manufacturer | Spinshot-Sports |
| Part Number | 6714810 |
| Size | 50 cm high by 50 cm length by 35 cm wide |
| Sport Type | Tennis |
| Hand Orientation | For both lefties and righties |
