Definitely not the same thing. The wall does not return at the same velocity, spin or full court depth. Not to mention, you're not going to be as consistent as the machine, especially at beginner levels. Then, chasing down balls that go over the wall gets old fast.
Hello, would you recommend this brand over other brands? Looks like the diff between model 2 and 3 is the additional 2-line. If I want to practice together with my kid, do I need the 2-line? Thanks