Ultimate Ball Machine Guide (2024) Comparing the RESULTS of 5 Top Machines. 

Glad to see a video comparing all of these.

Just got my Slinger and it's great. I really wanted the Titan but had a tough time justifying all the extra money. The all-in-one factor is really important to me. You don't want to have to be carrying a bag of balls, your pickleball bag, and the machine. Time will tell if the simplicity and lack of drill building will annoy me.

Great video - gracias.

This was good to watch now to break it down what's best for me

We have the Simon X at our club for the members to use. It gets a lot of use and still going strong after almost 2 years.

thanks!

Thank you for your time and posting. I'm waiting for a ball machine with AI. :) Also, I was using the Slinger before it actually came out. Legacy in Mesa AZ had a prototype. I used it for a few months, I agree with the panel on the front, but it was a great machine. Easy to set up, and roll around. Too bad Legacy didn't charge the machine much of the time so when I got there, the machine was dead.

I really thought that I needed a ball machine until I bought one. Spent another $150.00 on balls. I used most of my drilling time un-loading and setting up the machine then chasing down all the balls and re-loading it in my car. Mine now sits in the garage while I do my lone drilling against a wall. Wall drills take only one ball and is a much better use of time. I think that if I wasn't having to transport it back and forth to the courts my experience would be much better.

i have the lesser 1600 dollar Simon and it works well...no oscillation but it is steady and it can take 100 balls per loaded bin....it doesn't have an app which is fine for me because if something happens to the phone, you are out of luck...the lifetime ball spinning wheels was a good selling point and it does load OK into the car...i usually set it up so all the return shots go towards the corner of the courts and are easier to pick up....every machine has its quirks but this one is solid and sturdy construction...some people won't like the bulk or price but it will not crack or bend or fall apart very easily

Great video! One that I think is best for me is the Titan Ace (same features like Titan One but smaller body like the Lobster and Ernie)

What anti hopper ball jam features are you seeing in These? Stirrers and stronger motors help i guess.

How would you stack the Tutor plus and Tutor Spin against those? I think they’re both not so costly. Can hold 100 balls or more. Spin version is lighter and easy to transport but - ironically- does not have top spin or slice features. 3 modes only: same location, alternating sides, or random.

Great video, and might I add I appreciate you just talk normal and not try to make every word dramatic like some pickle tubers do

Do all the machines di the drop shot drill. The lobster is the only one shown to do that

Between the Erne and the Titan, for somebody that is looking to have a intermediate to pro level experience. Which machine do you think is better? Thanks!

"You can use the battery from your drill" You know, a universal drill battery. You know how every drill manufacturer has the exact same battery?

Awesome video

Hi, I spent $900 on the Slinger last month (Mar 2024, including tax) and am having a go round with Slinger support. Could you confirm from your testing that when you charge the Slinger, that there is/is not a light displayed on the panel indicating that it is charging or did you solely rely on the charger's light? Much appreciated.

Why was the spinshot not rated which seemed to be a really good machine also deserving a rating by you all?

spinshot is awesome

Why the heck did you use the low end of Lobster?

Missing the tutor and the spinshot

You left out, in my opinion, the best machine out there. The Spin Shot. Just wondering why it wasn't included.

Solid roundup. Own a slinger and don't disagree with anything ya said. One thing that I'm curious about based on your experience: the slinger take a long time between pressing start and getting the first ball fed. How do the others compare on this? Viewing others in action at the club, it looks like most get you that first ball a heck of a lot faster than Slinger's lag. Thanks for a great video.

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So I watched the video. You never mention about the battery for most of the machines. It is a Important feature me. I was set on the titan but the battery life sucks i would have to buy extra bateries and a remote. So I next went to the Simon x yes more money but I could be out on and off all day without charging it it also comes with a remote. So battery life is great. The ernie might be a possibility. I will be using this it a campground from may-october. No ac power would be near me. What is your thought avout the batteries. I would to have to go back to might campsite just to charge it

The link to the Titan ball machine discount code does not work. Do you have a valid one?

Which one is your personal favorite?

I can NOT agree with your conclusion on best machine. i have the Titan and its stands alone. The braking systems is the fastest of any machine. It has 18 volt motors. Many Pro's are now sharing QR codes for drills. There are so many features you didn't include about the Titan. Also where is the Spinshot and Tutor

Do you make a commission if someone uses your code?

Thank you for this unique video, I have not seen anyone else making a comparison like this! The only thing that disappointed me is your "grading" of the machine - you repeat the same, and I believe, incorrect statements that machines with simpler controls are for beginner players and machines with "drills" are for advanced players. I cannot understand how you came up with this conclusion. Advanced players read opponents' body position and paddle and practice these skills while drilling with a partner, they place returned ball strategically and anticipate the opponent's next move - it is not possible to do any of this with a ball machine's drill. A random or semi-random sequence of balls does not make a drill "advanced level" - it is more likely to make it pointless and worthless. Making a cardio exercise from a drill, with lots of side to side running, does not necessarily improve pickleball technique, either (albeit it may come handy for singles players). In my opinion, and experience with both, tennis and pickleball machines, it is not about the ball machine's features but about a mindful approach to practice, understanding of what a ball machine is good for, and understanding of how to use it with purpose. For grooving shot/stroke mechanics, a ball machine is great. You want to hit 20,000 backhands - a ball machine is your best friend. For practicing game situations, one needs a partner. I am lucky to be able to take lessons from Steve Paranto, a pickleball legend - he owns a ball machine, and it is a very basic one, he sees no need in anything with programmable drills. Ben and Collin Jones's videos on their web site show examples of practice with a couple of quite basic types of ball machines (Lobster and Sports Tutor), they work on the same shot which machine sends to the same spot. Are these examples not a proof that truly advanced players understand the benefits and limitations of ball machines and do not need the fancy programmable ones? Please, please, do not repeat the marketing hype!

I’ve seen the Titan action. There’s no way the Erne machine can compare. The breaking system on the Titans is probably three times faster than any 12 V brush motor. The speed is absolutely incredible. The 18 V motors are quicker and more powerful. The internal installation and design of the machine is incredible. I have had tremendous luck with consist ball shots.. please reevaluate. Kind of concerning that you can compare all five machines and not have the Titan stand out on his own. Disappointed to say the least. We all have our own opinions. I’m just a Titan fan. I go to a lot of events and here many of the top pro players starting to use the Titan machine. Please readjust your thoughts. I have heard 3 of 5 Top women in the world ranking use Titan - End of Story Thanks (nice videoing)

Also missing Simon X.