bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
I can't wait until I get my hand on the proton. The app on the proton is so much better than lobster Elite V Grandslam machine and the proton costs less than half the lobster elite grand slam V,
proton tennis ball machine
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TorontoTennis
Rookie
That's why I like my Spinfire Pro 2 which comes with a really small remote that controls everything on the machine. I don't want to run around the court with a heavy smartphone in my pocket, nor does my daughter who is not even 10 yet. Plus I have had enough cracked screens by dropping it. With the Spinfire's remote control there is no need to unlock the device, get to the app, click buttons etc.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
that's actually neat
only see this level of randomness in the more expensive machines, like the playmate green machine that my club has
if the price is right, they should sell well.
only see this level of randomness in the more expensive machines, like the playmate green machine that my club has
if the price is right, they should sell well.
BenC
Hall of Fame
Another video:
FightMeAtTheNet
Rookie
Would much rather leave the phone on the ground, right at the center stripe of the net, but on the other side. Finish up with an overhead or volley on your last rep close to net, reach down for your phone and stop the drill. Not a good idea to be drilling on a tennis court with an expensive smart phone in your pocket imo.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
So you set this at 3000 RPM setting, then you can feel like what's like to play against Nadal topspin.......... this ball machine is bargain if it can do all it saids it can do and be reliable and not break down all the time.
zinzan8
Rookie
Well, who says it has to be an expensive smart phone? It's not using cellular service, is it? A lot of us have old iphones in a drawer, or we could pick one up cheap.
But yeah, I agree, I'd rather have a small dedicated remote... I think. On the other hand, app updates can be pushed out easily to a smart phone.
zinzan8
Rookie
Well, that is in their future plans.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
it's not available yet..
I know, it's just common for companies to let people do reviews before a release.
Papa Mango
Professional
Sign me up I am available..
I am worried about that front screw thing that moves with direction/elevation change.
Well will find out soon enough if they ship out on time...
Papa Mango
Professional
Proton? They haven't shipped yet, as per the latest update aiming for end of October.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
one of my updates noted their might be another pre-sale sometime in October.
the latest updated stated a end of October that they will start to ship out...
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
i think they are still testing the machine to make sure it's working well. really hope they have presale prices again. i am going to get one for sure
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
have you talked with them ? i hope the production is going smoothly and not having issues. Initial production is always the toughest. and you have to put the machine thru through test to make sure it will stand up to heavy use
FightMeAtTheNet
Rookie
FYI, in the latest update it looks like they've been testing different locations for the Proton placement to get different types of feeds. I think the one at the service T could be dangerous if you're smacking forehands or overheads. But I absolutely do appreciate the different angles and not having to tinker with speed/spin/height to get a feed in the general area. I assume the "Max height" toggle will essentially feed lobs into the target area.
ichaseballs
Professional
MSRP $1595 ?!?!
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Don't cry, you can always get it with payment plan with 3rd party or credit card. It is well worth the price point. With NEW AI tech and space age electric motor, this is a ball machine with new Break thru Tech packed in. They could have sold it for $5000.MSRP $1595 ?!?!
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
That is Awsome. They also said they are working on making the machine be able to raise itself off the ground to 5-6 feet above the ground and make it Serve you balls that are 3000RPM spin serve balls with big time pace. 1st delivery is set for end of October. Can't wait to get one.FYI, in the latest update it looks like they've been testing different locations for the Proton placement to get different types of feeds. I think the one at the service T could be dangerous if you're smacking forehands or overheads. But I absolutely do appreciate the different angles and not having to tinker with speed/spin/height to get a feed in the general area. I assume the "Max height" toggle will essentially feed lobs into the target area.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
MSRP $1595 ?!?!
there might be another presale after the early bird deliveries are made....
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Open up the new Discover card, there is no interest for a year with no annual fee, and charge it to the card. I want every tennis player in USA to do this and own at least one of this machine.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
here is a better idea. Get a job to earn enough money and pay for it in full. Living off credit is what get most people in trouble.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
LOL!..
my Proton is almost Free!.. I got the Slinger Bag for $200.. 2 weeks later sold it for $900!
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
good decision. that singer bag is garbage compared to protonLOL!..
my Proton is almost Free!.. I got the Slinger Bag for $200.. 2 weeks later sold it for $900!
JEDI MASTER
Professional
I've seen the demo unit first hand... so light weight and performs very well..
that was 1 yrs ago.. i'm sure it's much improved.
FightMeAtTheNet
Rookie
I hadn't heard of that feature, but I have always wanted to ride on a hovercraft, maybe I'll finally get my wish come November.
Papa Mango
Professional
Wait what? 5-6 feet off the ground!
That's not happening... unless he's working with one of the flying car companies...
That screw thing for oscillation is already a weak point in the machine IMHO.
disclaimer: I have a preorder in.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
there is some type of adaptor for that screw thing. otherwise it will punch a hole in the court, and that wouldn't be so smart would it ?Wait what? 5-6 feet off the ground!
That's not happening... unless he's working with one of the flying car companies...
That screw thing for oscillation is already a weak point in the machine IMHO.
disclaimer: I have a preorder in.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Wait what? 5-6 feet off the ground!
That's not happening... unless he's working with one of the flying car companies...
That screw thing for oscillation is already a weak point in the machine IMHO.
disclaimer: I have a preorder in.
Yea, i do agree that screw thing that front of the machine sits on looks bit risky, could make a hole in the court ?? They must have some kind of adaptor for it to sit on ?? Not sure ??? will have to ask hydrogen sports. lol
JEDI MASTER
Professional
you can just put a quarter under the screw thing...
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
LOL,, yea but if you do, it will slide around on that quarter, and make the base unstable, and mess up the feeds or machine may even fall over. I understand why it is a screw like because it has to go up and down by retracting it in and out. but why is there no rubber base ??
Oh i get it,,, if you have a rubber base, Screw can't turn to retract. All you mechanical Engineers out there,, How can we solve this problem ?? i am just afraid my club won't let me use it on their court, if that metal damages the court ?
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
I am not going to worry about it. The designer/founder of the Proton is also a tennis player. I am sure he has other "regular" tennis people providing feedback with regards to the Proton. It will be a good product. I think it will give Spinfire and Lobster a run for the money.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
obviously it will blow away spinfire and any lobster. but that screw has to turn in order for the machine to go up and down. it has to sit on sit on independent base with separate base that will enable the screw to turn. That base has to be separately made
Papa Mango
Professional
Now I have to carry a quarter with me to the courts too!?
I thought the whole idea of this machine was to lessen the load...
Also, I wasn't thinking about the courts but the machine itself.
BTW how do I get on the user testing for this contraption? Would love to.
Papa Mango
Professional
Yup, the ball machine I have been waiting for, that changes everything ....
JEDI MASTER
Professional
just need to glue one of these to the screw..
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
LOL, you gonna screw that into the court. club will sue you for damaging their court surfacejust need to glue one of these to the screw..
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JEDI MASTER
Professional
LOL! I meant glue this to the screw thing on the machine..
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Wait what? 5-6 feet off the ground!
That's not happening... unless he's working with one of the flying car companies...
That screw thing for oscillation is already a weak point in the machine IMHO.
disclaimer: I have a preorder in.
JEDI MASTER
Professional
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
Wait what? 5-6 feet off the ground!
That's not happening... unless he's working with one of the flying car companies...
That screw thing for oscillation is already a weak point in the machine IMHO.
disclaimer: I have a preorder in.
I also have three pre-orders for the Proton. My brother in-law also has a preorder in. I am going to keep one. I am going to give one to a coworker of mine, and I am going to give one to the local boys and girls club here in my area. Just the design alone of the Proton is worth the money. It looks so futuristic. The proton CEO/founder used to work for Apple, and that's why the Proton has a cool look, just like the iphone.
Proton looks like a Tesla while Spinfire/Lobster look like a cheap Ford Focus.
