Evaluating the iSam and Tennis Tutor Tennis Ball Machines to Determine the Best tennis ball machine
| November 21, 2011 | Posted by Steve under Reveiws |
A comparison of reviews of the iSam brand and the Tennis Tutor brand of tennis ball machines reveals which of these is considered the best tennis ball machine. The iSam is the new name for the Master Sports tennis ball machine changed in 2006. The name SAM stands for Sports Action Machines. These machines are also being sold under the name of Prince Tennis Ball Machine.
They are created in the same manufacturing location and the performance features are the same. The quality and standards also remain the same as when the company was Master Sports. The Model1 iSam is a portable tennis machine. It is one of the lightest of these machines available in the market weighing only 29 pounds. It throws a ball at a maximum speed of 60 mph. There are special features built in that allows modification of the feed rate, the elevation or depth, and the speed. The user can also turn the oscillation on or off. It runs on either AC or battery and continues to throw balls over the net until it is turned off or must be reloaded. This model is geared towards beginning tennis players.
The models designed for intermediate and advanced players are the iSamP1-P4-SAM. Features of these tennis ball machines include trajectory control, built in oscillation, variable speed ranges of 10 mph to 75 mph, a 300 ball capacity, great battery life, the choice of charging (AC and battery), and smart charging, etc. The ball hopper has a double purpose. The unique feature here is its ability to turn over and cover the electronics and delivery system. This protects these parts from damage when the machine is transported or stored. The hopper is of rugged construction and being struck by a ball will not damage it.
The SAM P4 also has a remote control feature. A tennis club or superior independent player can get a SAM Commercial Tennis Ball Machine. The speed of the ball feeds between 18mph to 90+ mph. The interval ranges from 1.4 seconds to 8 seconds. Included in these features are variations in trajectory and spin. There are also variations in oscillation, a capacity of 250 balls or more, and many other specifics. There is also the ability for remote control.
Comparison and review
Another of the best selling tennis ball machine in the world, is the Tennis Tutor. This machine offers a patented design and technology that make it the easiest to transport.
These machines come with a proven twenty year reputation to back their quality performance. The machines challenge the greatest tennis professionals and is the machine used by the tennis pros at the Association of Tennis Professionals(ATP) Training Center, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Compared to the iSam, its features include an electronic control panel which offers the user control of all major components. This includes speed, trajectory path, interval/feed rate, etc. with a button control. Depending on the practice session and level of skill, the ball feed rate is adjustable from 1.5 seconds to 10 seconds. The oscillator is adjustable to allow repetitive practice of a particular shot or a full court rigorous work out. This machine also has an anti-jam ball feeding mechanism. It features a 10-second start-up time delay to allow the player to get to their side of the net.
The Tennis Tutor ball speed is adjustable for children to use it all the way to the skill level of a professional tennis player. This machine comes with many more features which make it useful for talents from beginners to professionals. The answers to four questions will determine the best tennis ball machine to purchase. These questions include level of talent, best operating feature (battery or electricity), the level of portability desired, and the maximum price range desired.
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