Is this a good hopper?

[btpayne13]

This is the largest portable hopper that I could find:
http://www.amazon.com/Gamma-Ballhop...e=UTF8&s=racquet-sports&qid=1267930001&sr=1-6
Do you think it would be good for personal practice? If not, which ones are good?

 

[tennis24]

those will only last u about 6-8 months and then the bottom wites will get messed up or the arm will fall off. both have happened to me. get the pete samprus unique- its very sturdy, or try to get one that is all in 1 piece and does not fold

 

[walkman]

I've got a large gamma hopper that I've had for several years. Never had a problem with the bottom wires. Handles will pop out occassionally which is annoying, but easy to pop back. I added the plastic wheels which are sold by someone else and great to have with a big hopper.

 

[eagle]

I have one of those.

A little heavy though especially when fully loaded.

I'd suggest you get the Ball Hopper Basket Wheels also ($5)

http://www.amazon.com/Gamma-Hopper-...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1268416297&sr=8-1

It makes lugging the thing to/from your car to court and while picking up the balls much much easier.

r,
eagle

 

[Lefty5]

make sure you get a hopper with handles that lock. I don't think Gamma hoppers have handles that lock, so the legs slide out and balls fall everywhere. Total pain.

 

[Zefer]

I've got no experience with it but it looks all right...
Check out the reviews on the Amazon page you posted, they're rather favourable.

 

[schenkelini]

I think that 140 balls is over kill.

 

[beernutz]

I think that 140 balls is over kill.

Not if you have a ball machine that holds 200.

 

[eagle]

140 balls disappear pretty fast when you are feeding them to your kid or if you are practicing your serves.

More sustained practice time vs. constant interruption from having to pick up balls and refill the basket.

r,
eagle

 

[masterxfob]

i've got a hoag 100 ball capacity hopper that's rock solid. i've only had it for about a year, but i don't see any signs of it wearing down.