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The Advantages of a Portable Tennis Ball Machine

The portable tennis ball machine is a relatively new type of ball machine. Some years ago, practicing tennis was a little problematic if you didn`t have a partner and you wanted to use a tennis ball machine for training. Few courts had electric sources available for this type of machines. That is why the great producers of ball machines have thought about a portable one. It is truly easy to use on the court or even at the local tennis club. You can transport it wherever you want. And the best part of it is that it is provided with a battery offering plenty of playing time.

The portable machines are lighter and more compact than the simple ball machines. Their dimensions depend on the producer. These machines have some features that differ from one model to an other: the trajectory control, the speed control, the interval control, the battery life, the control panel and the optional extras.

Firstly, the trajectory is variable from groundstroke to lob which lets you practice all kinds of shots including overheads. The speed is adjustable from 10 mph to 70 mph or more on each model, offering a slower speed for younger players and faster speed for those who are at a professional level. Almost all models of portable tennis ball machines provide you with the possibility to set the time between ball shots . The interval can vary from 1 second to 10 or more seconds.

Secondly, the battery is a very important component. Most ball machines offer 3 or 4 hours of playing time, but the best of them can reach 6 hours of playing per charge. This is more than enough for a good workout. But, if you still want more, the producers offers you an external battery pack which will increase the number of hours. The battery will need replacement only after 500-1000 charges.

All portable tennis ball machines are backed with one or two year warranty covering both parts and labor. Extended warranties are also available.

These are the general features provided by a portable tennis ball machine. Of course, all of them may present differences, but this is only a general view of the features. The portable machines can be a lot more useful than the electric powered ones. Some of the most popular are produced by Prince and Wilson. If you want to buy such an item, search for specific models and you will its exact features.