If you are struggling to find players who are happy to hit drills and practice rather than play points, then a tennis ball machine can be a good alternative.
Two popular options on the market are the Spinshot Player and the Spinshot Plus 2 and in this article, I will compare and discuss the pros, cons, and key features of these two machines.
Spinshot Player vs Plus 2
The main difference between the two machines is the options you have in terms of drills.
The Spinshot player machine has 12 pre-programmed drills that can be customized to suit a player’s skill level via the Drill Maker app on your smartphone, whereas the Plus 2 model has five different oscillation modes that can you use for forehand, backhand, volley, and smash drills and are selected using the control panel on the machine.
In terms of weight, the Plus 2 AC model is the lightest model at 37lbs (600 ounces), with the Player model weighting 41.88lbs (670 Ounces), while the Plus 2 battery model is the heaviest model at 46lbs (736 Ounces).
Both machines have a 120 ball capacity, a top speed of 68MPH (110km/h), a minimum speed of 18MPH (30km/h), and a battery life of between 2 and 3 hours.
In my opinion, if you want a top of the range tennis ball machine, then the Player model is the one to go with.
| Player | vs | Plus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Ball Capacity: | 120 |
  | Design: |  |
| 68MPH (110km/h) | Top Speed: | 68MPH (110km/h) |
| 18MPH (30km/h) | Slowest Speed: | 18MPH (30km/h) |
| 2-3 Hours | Battery Life: | 2-3 Hours |
| 41.88lbs (670 Ounces) | Weight: | AC Model: 37lbs (600 Ounces), Battery Model: 46lbs (736 Ounces) |
| Optional Extra | Remote Control: | Optional Extra |
 | Phone/Camera Holder: | |
 | Oscillation: | |
| Rechargeable Battery: | |
| – High Top Speed – Pre-programmed Drills – Easy to use | Pros: | – High Top Speed Pre-programmed Oscillations – Easy to use |
| – Average Battery Life | Cons: | – Average Battery Life |
| Check Price on Amazon! | Price: | Check Price on Amazon! |
More Information on these ball machines is available on the official Spinshot.co.uk website.