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Item is returnable, but does not qualify for free returns.
Made with portability in mind, the Slinger Ball Machine Slam Pack is a versatile training partner! Place it anywhere on the court to practice any shot type at various speeds, frequencies and elevations. If you're looking for the ultimate training tool, the Slinger Ball Machine Slam Pack takes your tennis game to another level!
Important Shipping Note: The item will dropship directly from the vendor. It can take a few business days to ship.
Slinger Warranty Info . Warranty is void if you attempt to repair the machine.
great convenient easy to handle and very effective tennis ball machine that if you want to indulge y ourself in a tennis ball machine, this is the one to get
The SLINGER ball machine was recommended by a friend. I think it is a great invention because I could lift it in my trunk and it has improved my game. It takes a little while to learn the adjustments. There are many Slinger drills on YouTube from beginner to advance which show you how to get a good workout with the machine. I don’t think I need the oscillator, even though it came with it, because I’d rather just move around than carry it.
OVERALL: It is a good machine for the money. It is well constructed and functions reliably. It is more sturdy than the cheaper models and to get any significant improvement in features & performance (in other models) would cost nearly double.
PROS:
I purchased it with the oscillator and consider that an essential component. While there is some variance in the speed (and therefore the trajectory) of the ball, coming from the same angle every time would only be useful for some drills. With the oscillator, it can be configured to keep a doubles pair busy or a single extremely busy.
It is easy to setup and configure for a wide variety of training/practice options. Angle, ball speed and feed speed all have sufficient adjustment to allow a wide range of scenarios.
CONS:
There is NO documentation included with the machine. There isn't even a quick-start guide or sheet. Everything is online. There is, however, a HUGE laminated card (takes up the entire top of the box) that is mostly promotional about why you should buy the Slinger. I already DID buy one, so why the poster ? It has about 8.5"x11" of diagrams of "suggested" settings that could have been included as a page in the missing quick start guide.
While the owners/operating manual (pdf) is quite Avant Garde, the white lettering on black background does NOT print well and consumes far to much toner/ink.
The remote is somewhat flimsy and the buttons tend to stick in the housing causing them to trigger…
If you’re serious about improving your ground strokes, look no further. Easy to use and effective!