Tennis Product Review: The TITAN tennis ball machine - AMAZING!
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- This tennis ball machine is AMAZING.
I’ve been using ball machines for the last 10 years now and this is BY FAR the best I’ve ever used.
Here are some of the features:
Internal oscillation: Customers will not be able to determine the ball direction based on the machine's movement.
Lightweight: Despite containing 130 balls, the machine weighs only around 50lbs
App compatibility: The machine supports Bluetooth access and simulation, enabling you to program drills and preview ball shots before using the machine.
Mega drills: The app allows you to connect multiple drills, creating an extensive and challenging drill. And it is fun to use!
Active braking technology: The machine utilizes active braking technology, allowing for dramatic changes in ball speed. This means you can adjust EVERY SINGLE BALL to a different height, speed, spin, width and depth.
Convenient design: The machine is equipped with large towing wheels and an easily accessible panel. You no longer have to kneel down to change settings.
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Great video! I'm about to buy a Titan One or a Spinshot Plus 2. Do you plan to make a comparison video between these two? If you were me, which one you choose? I am only focusing on the performance of these two machines and the apps. I really appreciate any help you can provide. :)
hey! have you made a determination here? i'm between the Titan One or Spinshot Plus 2 as well, and can't find any direct comparisons. @MeikeBabelTennis
I’m definitely intrigued by this particular ball machine. Does it simulate serves so that one can work on return of serve? Also, how would one get it repaired if it happens to stop working?
The integrated lob feature and the way the direction mechanism doesn’t give away where the next shot is going, gives it advantages over the Proton. Portability is Proton’s biggest advantage. Both seem like great machines.
Hi, I am a low-intermediate tennis player and and considering purchasing a tennis ball machine. I'm debating between this machine and the Slinger Tournament Pack for $649. Which one would you recommend?
I am very impressed with your knowledge and video presentation skills. Your video provided so much great information - you covered a lot of features while showing great angles to see exactly what you were referring to. I am now a subscriber! 😊
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say!
Have you compared this to the Spinfire Pro 2 V2?
What do you think of a tennis ball attached to an elastic such the move mate trainer?
I’m thinking if that’s the only thing you have to make you move and get a racket in your hand then it’s better thank nothing. But it’s not very realistic and if you’re not mindful of potential technical flaws you have you might ingrain them even more.
How does this compare with spinshot?
Both are great machines. I love how easy the app is to use for the titan. And you can’t see where the balls are going bc the oscillation is internal
I read some Reddit post that it’s the same people
It should be a great machine for over $2000.00.
@@GeneralRock114 Hydrogen proton is probably a better option at that price point.
How would you compare it to the Proton ball machine?
The Titan ACE model is more compact but the website does not mention it until you get down to the ordering page. Seems like they are pushing the Titan ONE vs the Titan ACE - why is that?
I noticed the same! I am looking into ACE vs Proton currently.
Hello Meike from Sweden. I have some questions about Titan. May I mail you?
Yes, go ahead and email me at meike@meikebabel.com
A lot of similarities to Hydrogen Proton. It even shares the same drill battery as proton. While the machine looks great, I really wish they had a smaller model. While having integrated ball basket with room for accessory is great, it is more headache to load it into a car.
They can probably borrow some software idea from Proton as well, and vice versa. It is nice for them to show trajectory, but it is not as user friendly as Proton. But then, they are both miles above traditional ball machines in terms of convenience.
It makes it easier to load into the car if it’s smaller, you’re right. But the benefit with the integrated storage is that you don’t show up at the courts without balls! Happened at least twice to me that I forgot my ball hopper with the balls in them!
Not much smaller but they have a smaller version called ace
@@MeikeBabelTennis You made a good point. If I am getting a new machine, I would probably get the Ace version of Titan. Had slingbag with integrated ball hopper, ant it was too heavy for me taking it in and out of the car. And Titan without balls already weight twice as the proton machine. But Tian also seems a lot more durable.
The internal horizontal oscillation is a big advantage over Proton, as Proton drifts a lot, but I think you will like the Proton software a lot better. Wondering if Titan (or Spinshot) gonna update the control software soon. Seems an easy thing to do.
@@luyin1961 I wish I could try out the Proton but they don’t deliver to Europe yet. One of the biggest reasons why I like Titan, they deliver world wide.
Do you get many jam ups of balls. Would be nice for you to show in more detail how the balls move about in hopper and insides.
I haven’t had any jams at all. I will do that in another video, good suggestion!
Hi Meike, how does it compare to the Spinfire 2 pro? and what is the cost to purchase in the UK?
Many thanks, Kevin
I don’t know the spitfire so I can’t compare. Whatever the equivalent of $2k is in pounds
2k. Nah..
Whoa! $2200??
Really you can make your own program drill with animation via app? So,Animation and app lives up to real ball placement on the court?
Yes, what you see in the app is what you get on the court.
@@MeikeBabelTennis its interesting,i have spinshot plus 2 but their second ball machine ACR for example can accept more balls ,up to 150,internal oscillation and that app seems nice,ans also it seems that you can change drills with other only by qr code
@@ketokonazol Yes, you can exchange drills with the QR code, it’s really cool
My tennis club just bought the yellow Sportbot machine that can move around the court on its own. Super fun to play with
What a great machine! If I had any tennis aptitude, and my youth …
Never is late!
Hi again, you told us that you filled 70 balls aamd seems that has little space for more balls.,it seems on the video that up to 90-100 balls cam go to the basket .i suppose thet more thinks like shoes racket,less balls can be entered, am i right?
My own ball machine diy project is coming along well. I need to try to reduce hopper ball jams when more balls are stacked on top of one another. What features should i add to reduce jams. Obviously a stirrer of some sort and a stronger motor would help. Any other ingenius little item that can be added?
Considering this or a Proton or a Nisplay (the other new kid on the block).
I am trying to sort out which unit is the best value ball machine under $1000.
Lots to choose from:
Nisplay N1 Tennis Ball Machine $899.
Tennis Tutor Tennis Cube w/ Oscillation $909.
Tennis Tutor ProLite w/ Battery - Oscillation $949.
Slinger Bag Tennis Ball Machine $649.
Sports Tutor eCannon Tennis Ball Machine $649.
Lobster Sports Elite Liberty $1179
and now there is a new very lightweight and portable Nisplay Model L1 coming out for around $350. (there are videos online promoting the unit now).
Have you heard any buzz about the Nisplay Model L1?
What do you feel is the best value ball machine under $1000. right now?
Isn’t it kind of heavy getting in and out of the car?
Looks fab but the price.. ouchy!
Thanks for the video!
what balls (pressureless/pressurized) do you use in the ball machines?
Does titan murder balls like the proton?
The mechanism looks the same as the Proton, so ball-murdering, check.
I can’t tell really yet as I haven’t used it that long. Mine still look very good
Hi Meike, danke für das interessante Video. Ich suche nach einer preiswerten Alternative zur Slinger bag, die auch gerade Bälle oder Unterschnitt kann. Die Titan scheint hier genau richtig. Wird die auch in Deutschland vertrieben?
I have a next to the top of the line Silent Partner, which comes with most of the features here (but not as high tech). The Silent Partners also have more top speed, 80 vs 95 mph. The top of the line Silent Partner has a programmable feature that can do can do pretty much everything this machine can do, just with a less impressive interface. I'd say that the Titan is a pretty good option to the Silent Partner. I used to use my Silent Partner a lot, maybe ten hours/week. it was great for the first year or so, but then the oscillation feature quit, then there was a seriously intermittent problem with the remote, then it developed another problem: after about 20 minutes, the machine would start raising its elevation on its own, blasting the balls over the fence, which forced me to run to the machine to dial it down. Then, there's the problem of a sudden rain storm, which can (and did to me) enter the Silent Partner and get into the electronics. Some of this is my fault for not making a special cover for rain incidents, or just keeping a trash bag over it when using it, but not all of it. The electronics should have been more protected. I have to also say that most people who own Silent Partners don't seem to have many issues with them, so probably my experience is atypical.
Regardless, the Silent Partners are hundreds cheaper, but I think it comes down to the service policy. Silent Partners come with a one year warranty, but I would not buy a Silent Partner again without a long-term warranty, which costs an extra $400, which makes the total price a lot closer to the Titan. The Titan looks impressive, and the interface looks top class, but I have no idea how reliable the Titan is, so it's a coin flip for me. I'd say that both are terrific values for the money.
I've had similar issues with my SP Quest machine. Elevation doesn't work properly when recalling memorized drills. This Titan machine (and the accompanying app) look dramatically more sophisticated than the SP machines, which all seem like they were designed in the 90s, then never updated. Also, the internal oscillation and braking function look like nice features compared to the SP machines. Tbh, given the prices of the more "mainstream" high-end machines like SP, Lobster, Spinfire, Spinshot, the Titan Ace looks like a relative bargain.
The Slinger Bag has a similar configuration and convenience with removable battery. You can buy 3 for the price of one Titan. Sure, Titan has the drill features for high level competition tennis. But if you're just a rec player who needs reps, the Slinger Bag is all you need.
The slinger bag can just do top spin shots due to its one motor design. That’s pretty much limiting and maybe too difficult for beginners to deal with.
@@stranger360th No, the Slinger Bag forces beginners to adopt grips and swing paths for high balls. Ball Speed adjustment is all they need. Remember, SlingerBag is a 3.0-4.0 ball launcher, and most of us are rec players. Also, Titan should be tennis ball yellow, not black. What were they thinking?
Nice machine. Im still driving a Ford (A Lobster Machine)
:)
Oh my god! La Fresneda!
Ha, yes! Are you a member there? I just moved to Gijon 2 months ago and that’s where I film my videos
Meiki, I Went to place an order from the link you provided but I don’t see where the $100 discount shows up. Can you provide a promo code?
Sorry, I only saw this now: titanballmachines.com/Meike
@@MeikeBabelTennis no problem. I purchased a titan ball machine and LOVE IT!
@@JimLeo-d3r It is pretty spectacular
Meike,
I’ve seen several ball machines promoted recently and this one looks pretty good, unlike some others it actual throws balls from baseline to baseline. Curiously, I’ve never seen Silent Partner ball machines promoted. I’ve had a couple Silent Partners over the last 20 years and they hold 150 balls, they’re indestructible and they’ll throw balls baseline to baseline at 90 mph. I purchased my current machine a couple of years ago for just under $1,000, it was on sale at 20% off for Christmas, it has a remote control, throws top spin, back spin, oscillates and will do lobs, but the elevation is manually adjusted. Silent Partner has a programable model on sale now for $1,159.
Have you used a Silent Partner machine and if so, what was your opinion.
Love your teaching and humor. Your instructions are the most helpful for us 3.0’s to 4.0’s who make up 90% of tennis players.
Silent seems nice, unfortunately not selling in Europe
I’ve never heard of silent partners. I have to look it up. And yes, the problem some ball machines are that they’re not available worldwide
Glad you've had a good experience with SP. Unfortunately, my SP Quest has suffered from a circuit board malfunction that makes it very difficult to use. The remote control has never really worked particularly well, even when it was new, and it constantly leaves 10-15 balls in the hopper. Once I get the circuit board repaired, I'm planning on selling it and (probably) upgrading to the Titan Ace or something similar.
Hi , sincerely,how can you can compare this with spinshot plus 2?
I have both and yes, I can
@@MeikeBabelTennis i have spinshot plus, i think tha ace its better for trunk of car in comparison to one titan.also keeps 150 ball while spinshot around 110.. you had tried a titan ONE,am a right? But ok if you make comparison between titan one and spinshot plus,you can tell and for ACE titan characteristics and comparison to spinshot as well. Thanks you :)
The best ball machine I have used was my friends. It's because it was free. haha. I live in NY and public courts don't allow machines, and clubs you pay per court per hour which makes it so expensive. Very annoying.
Yes, that’s true :-) And I’ve heard that now a bunch of times that clubs/ facilities don’t allow outside ball machines. Makes no sense to me. If you pay for court time you should be able to use it in any way you want.
@@MeikeBabelTennis I think the issue is that unless you're on a court that is completely fenced in, using a ball machine next to another court is very annoying for the people on adjacent courts. There may also be some safety implications to having a machine just indiscriminately launching balls when other people/kids may be running around.
Leave nyc
Your link, as is, will lead people to the correct website, but you and they will not get credit. Update the link so that it encompasses the full URL.
I checked with the company and the link works and I do get credit: titanballmachines.com?sca_ref=5315661.vyBMuxeLkT
@@MeikeBabelTennis Yes, the link you posted above in your reply is correct, but the one that appears in the video description is not. To understand what I'm saying, click on the link yourself (the one in the video description). You will see that it takes you to the company website but does not include your promo information. More simply, click on the link in the video description. It should open up another tab. Then click on the link in your reply. That will open up another tab. Go back and forth between the two tabs and you will see that the URLs are different. If someone is handling your RUclips video for you, that person can make the correction. If you are handling it, then you can do it yourself. The video is informative. 👍
@@alanlum7518 I see what you're saying and I have changed the link several times in the description (copy and paste) on my RUclips suite but it keeps appearing this way that the URL is not all the way hyperlinked. I also talked to my TITAN rep and he says I do get traffic to their site. I'll contact RUclips next
@@MeikeBabelTennis Yay! You have a working link now! Thanks for a nice, informative video.
Discount link does not work for me. 05/01/24
Still showing $2,299.00 and will not accept code upon checkout.
Try this titanballmachines.com?sca_ref=5315661.vyBMuxeLkT If that doesn’t work, email me at meike@meikebabel.com and I’ll put you in touch with my service rep