Silent Partner LITE

Introduction
Silent Partner is a factory direct seller which specializes in all things tennis related. This includes the latest in tennis ball machines, string machines, and strings and grips for the ultimate tennis racquet. They are the makers of many different ball machines, including the LITE.

Usefulness
The Silent Partner LITE looks like it’s from the 80’s, but don’t let the aesthetics fool you on the features. It’s a basic, no frills ball machine on the outside, but has some great features that will challenge any level of tennis player on the inside. The LITE has a built-in random oscillator so that you are able to practice your shots from any corner of the court, which is especially helpful for learning if you are a beginner. The Silent Partner LITE has an electronic speed control which ranges from 15 to 95 MPH, which means that it is suitable for children to practice with on a low speed, but can also match tennis pros with the top speed. To help with your swing and timing, the LITE has an electronic feed control which ranges from full stop to rapid fire, which guarantees to keep you on your toes. It also has an electronic spin control that features topspin and backspin and a manual elevation from drive to lob. This tennis ball machine might look basic, but it is anything but that.

Convenience
Weighing in at 38 pounds, this isn’t the lightest ball machine on the market, but it does come with a molded handle for easy rolling and lifting. And since the Silent Partner LITE holds up to 150 balls, you needn’t worry about reloading too often. The only real downside to this ball machine is that the installed battery only lasts for two hours, so you won’t be able to get a very long practice out of this ball machine. Although, it is possible for you to add an optional removable battery, which will extend your play time, but costs extra.

Longevity
The Silent Partner LITE comes with 1-year warranty and you can also purchase an extended warranty for an extra year. However, it is built to be quite sturdy and designed to last for many years.

Value
The Silent Partner LITE ball machine comes in at a very modest $699. For this price, you get some great features including a random oscillator and high trajectory speeds. This ball machine really is good value for what you pay at this price level.

CONCLUSION
This ball machine is offers excellent value and has a lot of bright features. However, it only has a battery life of two hours, which is not very helpful if you are a serious tennis player and want a long practice. This ball machine would be great for beginners just starting out, but if you are a little bit more experienced and want a challenge, then you might want to seek out a ball machine with a few more hidden extras. All round, a great little machine.

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Basic looking ball machine, but has some great hidden features with ball speeds to challenge even the most advanced players.
Convenience Rating: – Light and easy to transport with mounted wheels and carry handle, but short on batter life at just 2 hours.
Longevity Rating: - Comes with 1- year warranty and the option to extend to two years, but built to last for many years.
Value Rating: – Great value for money since it’s one of the most inexpensive ball machines that come with these many features.
Overall Rating: – It really is easy to use and offers a lot for a machine at this price level.