Sports Tutor Shotmaker

Introduction
Sports Tutor makes tennis ball machines for players of all ages and levels. After creating the #1 tennis ball machine worldwide, Sports Tutor has since made several other ball machines including the Shotmaker. This ball machine is used by tennis pros at the Association of Tennis Professionals.

Usefulness
The Shotmaker is a top-of-the-line professional ball machine and has enough power and versatility to challenge tennis players of any level, even including professional tennis players. It has all of the features that you would expect to get with a professional ball machine. It has an adjustable spin from a heavy underspin to flat, to heavy top spin. The trajectory is adjustable between a groundstroke and a lob and it includes a programmable oscillator so that you can adjust the path of the ball to keep you moving and help you build up a sweat.

What makes the Shotmaker even more useful for gadget-happy tennis players is that the Shotmaker has an organized easy-to-use control panel separated into two simple sections. The left side of the control panel can be programmed to shoot balls into three specific positions and across the court at random. The great thing about this ball machine is that it can give any level player a great workout and it is really simple to use.

Convenience
At 90 pounds, this is not something you can just lug underneath your arm and amble off to the tennis grounds. It’s definitely meant for your home and not the public courts. That said, it does come on four large caster wheels so that you can easily roll it on and off the court for storage. Another great thing about this ball machine is that it can hold up to 300 balls! This means that you will have a LONG training session without the need to reload. This ball machine is really convenient for any impatient ball players out there as it features an electronic control panel that controls all of the functions of the machine, as well as an optional wireless remote.

Longevity
The Shotmaker comes complete with 1- year warranty. For extra longevity, it comes with a transparent high-impact plastic cover that provides extra protection for the control panel. As an added bonus, it also comes with a protective all weather cover so that you can protect your machine when you are not using it.

Value
There are three models available: standard model at $3,100, standard model with wireless remote at $3,300, and the deluxe model for $4,200. Relative to the market, this ball machine is quite expensive, but it really is a state-of-the-art machine that will last your whole tennis life from beginner to pro.

CONCLUSION
This ball machine is great for any level of tennis player and it has all of the features of a professional ball machine. This machine can be a dent in your wallet, but is worth it for the advanced features if you’re serious about tennis.

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Excellent features designed for use with professional and beginner tennis players.
Convenience Rating: – This beast weighs a massive 90 pounds, but has an easy-to-use control panel and holds up to 300 balls. Definitely should be left at home.
Longevity Rating: - Comes with added protective casing for extra durability, as well as an extendable 1-year warranty. Designed to last years.
Value Rating: – An expensive machine, but has some great features and will last your whole tennis life.
Overall Rating: – A great professional ball machine designed for at home court use with extra protection to last for a long time.