I guess you are busy hitting balls with it as we haven't heard from you. Mine is supposed to arrive next Wed the 17th. I can't wait!
So got to take it out for the first time(s) this weekend. First impressions:
- Really attractive unit. Well thought out design with the pull out handle and roller wheels, though the wheels could be bigger and softer, while the handle feels a little flimsy. We'll see how they hold up. They could also use a hole in the hopper to enable you to charge while the hopper is upside down. Not a big deal, but minor design oversight.
- Unfortunately they appear to have some known software defects. Apparently they were supposed to be fixed, however mine will not do 2-line mode. It fires one to the left, and then fires all the rest to the right. My Spinfire Rep was extremely responsive, though there's no resolution as I just reported the issue last night and she got back to me this morning. That said, really responsive thus far.
- The remote is functional and typically works without extending the antenna. I wish it had speed, spin, and interval controls, but overall it's pretty good. Lightweight, up down, left right, and really everything you need. The new remote should be out soon.
- Internal oscillation is a great feature. You can still see where the ball is going, but you have to look pretty closely.
- Consistency is good, but definitely not perfect. I'm using Tretorn Micro X balls, and there is definitely some variance in terms of depth. Total estimation here, but depth without changing settings varies 5 - 10 feet in some cases. Usually pretty good tho.
- Intervals can get pretty fast at the fastest setting. I'm not in great shape at the moment, but at top interval, I got winded EXTREMELY quickly. I actually turned the machine all the way down to practice forehands.
- The last 6 or so balls come out pretty sporadically. Not a huge deal, but I have yet to have all balls fire out from the machine. The best I got to was one ball left in the hopper, but that was only once. Definitely not perfect hopper design.
- I've really only tried topspin shots at medium speeds thus far. Haven't tested lobs, slice, oscillation, etc. Will report back after I've tested everything else.
- Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the machine at the moment given that it came broken. That said, the real question is going to be how quickly we get it working properly, and longevity. Build quality seems pretty good, but who really knows? Is it $1k better than a SP? I'm not really sure. I guess it depends on how much money matters to you. I think I'll have a better idea of that after I get all features up and running correctly.