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BALL MACHINES PICKLEBALL MACHINES A Look at the Top Sellers There are three major ball machines currently being manufactured for pickleball—the Tutor, Lobster and Playmate. The Pickleball Tutor and Lobster machines offer similar price points under $1,000. They also both offer oscillation (side to side movement) and topspin/underspin delivery. In addition, both machines come with a large capacity of 125 to 135 balls that can be fed either in rapid succession (1 to 2 seconds) or as far apart as every 10 to 12 seconds. Speeds can range from soft dinks to as fast as a blistering 60 mph! Finally, both machines also come with battery packs for remote usage. If you’re looking to improve your singles or doubles game, ball machines are one of the best ways to maximize your potential in the shortest amount of time possible. To order, visit paddlesandmore.com or call 1.888.308.3720 PICKLEBALL TUTOR PLUS Pickleball and Spin The vast majority of pickleball players will not experience any meaningful spin on their opponents’ shots. Pickleball is different from tennis in this regard. The smaller court size and the rules of pickleball pertaining to paddles and balls specifically discourage spin. However, if you plan to play competitive tournament-level pickleball you may see some spin, which is why the Pickleball Tutor Plus is offered. Pickleball Tutor Plus is easily adjustable to shoot all the shots you need to practice against including: • Dinks   • Lobs   • Serves • Drives • Groundstrokes • Holds 110 pickleballs • Ball Speed – Up to 65 MPH • Ball Feed – From every one second (for quick-reaction volleys) to every 10 seconds • Throws both indoor and outdoor pickleballs • Start-up time delay allows time to get to the other side of the net before balls begin shooting. • Rechargeable Battery – Built-in battery provides up to four hours of playing time per charge. • Smart Battery Charger – Fully charges the battery overnight and shuts off automatically to prevent over-charging • Random Oscillator is included. • Built-in 3" towing wheels and handle for easy transport (no towing cart) 46 N OV E M B E R 2019  ADDITIONAL FEATURES: (MUST BE ADDED AT TIME OF PURCHASE) 2-Line Oscillation Automatically shoots to two preset court positions. This feature allows you to practice alternating forehand and backhand shots, or allows two players to practice together.  Electronic Elevation Ball trajectory is controlled by a simple electronic switch on the control panel rather than the manual knob control.  Optional Wireless Two-Button Remote Controls ball feed on/off and machine oscillation on/off.    ADDITIONAL ADD-ONS: (CAN BE PURCHASED AT A LATER TIME) Optional External Battery Pack Attaches to the machine through the charge jack to provide 4-6 hours of extra playing time. Weighs 12 pounds. Note: The External Battery Pack works with battery-operated models only. Optional External AC Power Supply Plugs into an AC outlet to provide continuous operation for battery-powered machines.  Optional Weatherproof Cover Grey vinyl cover. | To order any of these products, call 888.308.3720 or go to paddlesandmore.com