Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite Basic Battery Operated

Manufacturer : Sports Tutor In Stock : 1 List Price: $599.00 Quantity : 1

Product Description

Free Shipping! Authorized Sports Tutor Dealer. Entry-level portable machine from the markets top brand. Supremely light and compact model for players on the go. Top Speed: 60 mph Ball Capacity: 125 Power: Battery Spins: None Oscillation: Random (Optional oscillator) This Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite Basic Battery Operated is a smaller, lighter, less powerful (60 miles per hour top speed) version of the market s best-selling portable machine. Standing only 12 inches tall and weighing only 29 pounds, this Tennis Tutor ProLite Basic Battery Operated is ideal for players who need portability and easy storage. It employs the patented technology of the tennis Tutor and is available in battery powered without oscillator and battery powered with oscillator models. The remote control, external AC power supply, external battery pack, in-built battery charger upgrade, and protective cover are optional. Please note that we cannot sell Sports Tutor machines to customers in the following countries: Canada, England, Australia, Mexico, Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Mainland China (+ H K), Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Southern Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Vietnam...

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 2 reviews

Rating :
Great Service - Michael Perine, Jun 04, 2008

I have owned a Tennis Tutor Model 2 for about 12 years. It has two springs on the ball carousel that break occasionally. Yesterday I called Tennis Tutor to order replacements. What a great company. The springs arrived today in less than 24 hours and the company charged me nothing, not even shipping.

The battery must be replaced every five or six years. The first time I ordered a new battery, Tennis Tutor sent a tool to rough up the surfaces on the throwing wheels at no charge. They shipped the batttery to Sydney Australia where I was living at the time. The service from Tennis Tutor has been absolutely stellar.


Rating :
Useful Ball Machine - Shing Lin, Apr 20, 2008

I bought this machine several months ago & used it several times. Here is my experience & comments:

Pros:
1. Inexpensive compare to other ball machines.
2. Compact, light & mobile. Add one little hand-carry dolly with bungee cords, you can wheel to anywhere without trouble.
3. Good for retired people who can pick the time that most courts will not be used by working people. You can get exercise in whatever way you like without any complaint from your partners.

Cons:
1. The remote control is not user-friendly. It is a mechanic type with pressure tube. It is just not convenient to use in any courts. It might be dangerous if you trip over the tube. With additional $100 cost, the user deserves something better, like wireless control with a push button. Wireless gadget is everywhere these days, it shouldn't be difficult to include it in the design. Please don't spend extra $100 for this option, just buy the basic unit.
2. The turn-around option is a good feature if you want to get exercise without your partner. However, the level mechanism is not well designed and some screws may become loose after some use. I actually had to remove the base plate & did some handy work to fix it. It will be nice to fire the ball randomly that you can't predict. But with $600 machine, I just can't expect that much.
3. In California, tennis courts are abundant & weather is nice. It must be ideal for this type of ball machine. However, most courts have a rule that a single person can not hold the court. In other words, you will be kicked out if some two-some show up & demand the court. I found that most people are polite & hate to run you out the court. But occasionally, you will encounter some people whom you wish will never see them again. If these machine is popular enough, the city may change the rule, such as you can use it 1/2 of the regular time. But not until that time, you just have to aware that you don't have the right to hold the court.

In summary, I like the machine & will use as long as I own it. If you want to buy it, you just have to know the cons that don't bother you.

Return to Tennis Ball Machine Guide
Return to Recommended Products