Wilson Portable Ball Machine

Introduction
Wilson is well known for the sports equipment that they produce, including sports apparel and accessories for many different types of sport, including tennis. As well as being the manufacturer for some of the most popular sporting goods available on the market today, Wilson also makes a tennis ball machine, which is the lightest portable ball machine available with similar features.

Usefulness
The Wilson Portable Ball Machine is a great first ball machine for any level of player and has features to suit beginners and pros. This tennis ball machine features trajectory control so that you are able to practice shots like groundstrokes and overheads. It also has a built-in random oscillator to keep any level tennis player moving around the court and on their toes to brush up on their skills. The machine also has a speed control of 10 to 75 MPH to accommodate all player levels. It also has a spin control featuring flat shots, backspins, and topspins.

Convenience
The Wilson Portable Ball Machine is fully portable and weighs in at just 38 pounds. It even has a built-in handle and towing wheels for extra convenience. This is especially good if you practice on a public court. To make this ball machine even more convenient, it has an all-in-one control panel that you can set up for automatic time delay and check the battery charge indicator. The Wilson Portable also has interval control so that you can set the time between each ball throw so that you can change the speed in which you play.

Longevity
The Wilson Portable comes with a 1-year warranty, but no protective cover. But with that said, it does appear to be quite surprisingly sturdy.

Value
The Wilson Portable is priced from $1,095 for the basic model. For the cost, you do get quite a lot of features, but there are less expensive choices on the market. However, it does have a built-in control panel that most machines don’t have in this price range.

CONCLUSION
Whereas there are cheaper models on the market similar to this ball machine, it is very well designed and has a lot of great features to challenge even professional tennis players. The machine holds up to 110 balls for convenience and a battery life of up to four hours per charge before you have to plug it back in.

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Some good features that are ideal for a first ball machine for all level players.
Convenience Rating: – Easy to use and great for taking to the public tennis courts with some excellent features.
Longevity Rating: - Only comes with a 1-year warranty but is designed to last for quite a few years.
Value Rating: – Not one of the inexpensive ball machines available, but it does come with some good features.
Overall Rating: – A basic ball machine with some good features ideal for a first tennis ball machine.