It all started back in 1973. A lot of things were happening in the world of tennis and one such event was the birth of the Playmate tennis ball machines. The first Playmate tennis ball machine back then were made of aluminum with a bright red exterior and already had a patented pitching system. With the emergence of solid state electronics, the future just looked even brighter for the development of better Playmate ball machines. And this was what happened over the next couple of years.
In the year 1975, when everything was about technology and the future, the president of Playmate tennis ball machines decided to up the tempo by making use of his robotics and artificial intelligence background in order to come up with more cutting edge ball machines which he was able to do. After a couple of years of making designs, prototypes, research and development, the Playmate Genie evolved. This tennis ball machine is one of the bestsellers among all the Playmate products. With the emergence of the first ever robotic ball machine of Playmate, they changed the colors of their ball machines from red to the now famous green Playmate tennis ball machine that you see in stores. The Playmate Genie is a good teaching tool for novice tennis players who are looking to improve their game and learn everything there is to learn about tennis. It can teach its students up to seven types of shots and practice drills on the different types of strokes are also made possible through this ball machine.
The key features of this superb product include the following, programmable random shot sequences as well as seven distinct programmable shots which is good way to train and enhance the ball recognition skills of the student. Another key feature of this product is that is both upgradeable and interchangeable. Its controller is very user-friendly and it also has a programmable electronic direction as well as variable topspin and backspin to further enhance the skills of the student in training. All these and even more in just the Playmate Genie ball machine. Another famous Playmate tennis ball machine product is the Playmate PC. This product is also part of the Chameleon series of products of Playmate that allows one to upgrade and interchange some parts of their ball machines to further enhance the service level of the product. The Playmate PC is touted to be the state of the art among all the ball machine products of Playmate. With the wireless and waterproof controller, coming up with easy or complex drills has never been so easy. One can even recall past drills with just the touch of one button and it can even save drills so that you can redo it again the next time you play in court! The Playmate PC is perfect for experienced students who want to improve their games and skills.
Playmate tennis ball machines are perfect for new students in the world of tennis. It is also great for experienced students who want to be able to make their mark in the field. The ball machines of Playmate are durable and are guaranteed to give you value for the money that you spend on them.
Key Features of the Playmate Ace Tennis Ball Machine:
- Ball speed – can be pre-set at any speed from 12 – 80 mph. Top speed cannot be achieved when spin is applied
- Ball interval – can be pre-set at any interval from 1 – 17 seconds
- Ball elevation – can be pre-set at any fixed angle from 15 -55 degrees
- Ball direction – single, 2-line and 3-line oscillating functions or any fixed direction
- Ball spin – can be pre-set to give medium topspin through to no spin through to medium underspin (if the spin setting is changed it will automatically change the overall speed up or down)
- 3-line Oscillator – offers the same shot in 7 variations between left, centre and right (and right, centre and left) in sequence to repetitive (operator set) depth at an operator-set interval
- Ball hopper capacity – 200 balls
- Remote Control – hand held remote switches ball feed on and off
- Power supply – 230V AC mains, 5A, 1,150W
- Mains lead – 1m long with moulded 16A splash-proof plug (needs extension lead to reach mains socket)
- Construction – green air craft grade aluminum
- Suitable for – beginners to advanced
- Product dimensions – 480 x 940 x 470mm
- Product weight – 37kg
- Shipping dimensions – 560 x 610 x 1000mm
- Shipping weight – 49kg
- Warranty: 2 years