Sports Tutor Tennis Twist

Introduction
Sports Tutor makes tutoring machines for tennis players, but they also make tutoring machines for baseball, volleyball, and soccer. Sports Tutor aims to help tennis players of any skill and the Tennis Twist is designed just for beginners.
Usefulness
Beyond a doubt, this ball machine has to be one of the best for beginners and children. It isn’t one of the most featured ball machines, but it has everything that a beginner tennis player needs. It features easy-to-operate controls that are ideal for children. It has a ball feed of every five seconds so it is not too challenging for the beginner player. The arc of the ball can be adjusted between 12 - 20 feet in length with an ejection speed of 10 – 20 foot toss. Granted that this ball machine is simple and probably one of the most basic available, but it is ideal for tennis players who are just beginning.

Convenience
Weighing in at just 11 pounds, this sleek and stylish ball machine is light in weight and compact. It is so small that it is easy to take anywhere with you. This beginner’s ball machine is available in AC for nonstop action or on battery with a life of 5-10 hours. The only real downside is that it only holds 28 balls at maximum capacity. So if you are a keen beginner, you might find yourself spending more time reloading the machine than you will hitting the balls! That’s the price you pay though for a simple ball machine. It doesn’t come with a remote either, so having a partner to help load and operate the machine would be helpful. On the plus side, it does come with a high impact plastic casing for protection with a handle that makes it easy to carry.

Longevity
This ball machine comes with a 1-year warranty that covers both the parts and labor. And with extended warranties available, this ball machine should last you a long time. But because it is a beginner’s machine after all, you might find that you will more quickly outgrow it (depending on your pace) rather than having it break down. Otherwise, it should be sturdy enough to last for years.

Value
Because this is a basic machine, it is at the low end of the market and priced at $229. This is a reasonable amount to pay for a useful and compact ball machine, especially when it’s for children just learning to play tennis.

CONCLUSION
The Sports Tutor Tennis Twist is great value for the money and ideal for beginning tennis players, such as children. It is certainly not a machine for advanced players, but this machine is convenient to store and carry. With a battery life of 5-10 hours, you can guarantee that you will have a long training session with this ball machine!

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Great for beginners and children. Has all the basic features they need.
Convenience Rating: – It’s easy to use and light for carrying around. Battery life lasts 5-10 hours, but no wireless remote. Only holds 28 balls.
Longevity Rating: - Comes with a 1- year warranty, but beginners will eventually outgrow the machine.
Value Rating: - One of the lowest priced ball machines available. No advanced features, but has all the basics a beginner needs.
Overall Rating: – An excellent first-time ball machine for children and beginners.