Spinshot Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine (Plus2 Model =Plus Model + Player Model)

Spinshot Plus-2 is SpinshotSports top-end tennis ball machine. It combines all the features from the original Plus model and the advanced features of the Spinshot Player model.

With a significant number of high-end features, the Plus-2 is an ideal machine for serious tennis players, recreating the feeling of an actual match. It offers full programmability, durability, and reasonable battery life.

So, if you’re tired of repeating shot drills, the Plus-2 can simulate match conditions realistically. Not only does it offer 12 preprogrammed drills, but it also gives you the option to program your own drills, improving your skills.

SPINSHOT PLAYER Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine
  • Ball Capacity: The foldable ball hopper holds over 120 balls
  • Use Phone to Program each Shot for Speed, Spin, Height, Angle and Feed Rate; No additional Cost for Phone Remote Upgrade
  • Any Type of Oscillation Can be Easily Made By the Player Model
  • Charger Provided; Battery Sold separately

Features and specifications:

The Plus-2 model comes in a green powder-coated metal body, measuring 21″x21″x14″, and weighing 42lbs. Not the lightest or the most compact tennis ball machine on the market, but its size and weight are quite understandable, considering what it has to offer. Still, thanks to the wheels mounted on the side, and an extendable black handle, you can easily push or pull the machine around the court. The overall construction feels very solid and resistant to ball hits.

The Spinshot Plus-2 has an OLED screen on the control panel, which is located on the side of the ball machine. All the functions the Plus-2 has to offer are adjustable through this control panel. When turned on, the machine will revert to its default, centerline position. This auto-alignment allows you to align it with the centerline of the court.

Ball speed ranges from 18 to 68MPH, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced players. It has 20 levels of speed, each level adding 2.5MPH. The feed interval can be set up anywhere between 2 and 10 seconds. This feed rate is suitable for anyone, though beginner players might have a hard time with it, during drills.

The Plus-2 tennis ball machine offers spin shots with up to 18 levels of spin. That’s nine levels for topspins, and as many for backspin shots. With the flat shot, that amounts to 19 different spin levels, which is a pretty impressive range. Electronic elevation ranges between 0° and 50°, which is the industry standard, satisfying even the most demanding tennis players.

To help recreate the feeling of a real match, helping you to improve your skills, the manufacturer embedded five different oscillation modes in the Plus-2 model. It offers random horizontal and vertical oscillations. Also, you can add random 2-line oscillations, both vertical and horizontal. Lastly, you can opt for a fully randomized 2-line vertical and horizontal oscillation mode. You can adjust these features on the control panel. Keep in mind that you should set the oscillation values before you start. These settings can be adjusted by modifying the “w1-w2” and “h1-h2” values.

These oscillation features make the Plus-2 machine one of the best tennis machines on the market. And while it’s counted as a strong point, the Plus-2 model has even more to offer.

Spinshot Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine (Plus2 Model =Plus Model + Player Model

There are 12 preprogrammed drills available in the Plus-2 model, each consisting of six ball shots. What separates this model from the rest is the fact that you can adjust or completely reprogram any drill you want. Reprogramming the exercises gives you a choice of playing the same drill over and over again, or adding individual variabilities to the game.

This function is excellent in many ways since it directly allows you to target the weak areas of your game better. You can sequence every shot, creating the real match experience, which will help you improve your skills further. For example, you can program a sequence of two forehands, followed by two backhands, one volley, and a overhead.

When programming a drill, the Plus-2 model offers several programming factors, like horizontal angle, ball speed, and spin, interval, and height. Of course, there’s also a random program, providing a drill with random horizontal and vertical angles, random speed and range. The only downside of this random program is the timing of the shots since you can get two shots within a two seconds interval.

Programming the Plus-2 can be done via phone remote control. SpinshotSports offers Apple and Android phone apps, which provide much-needed comfort.

Charge time, listed by the manufacturer, is about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the functions, and drill settings you use. Two hours playtime might feel short, but it’s enough to satisfy advanced players and those with the most energy. It’s a great court time for a single training session, unfortunately, it can’t offer more than one 2-hour session per charge. That is entirely understandable, given the features it has to offer.

Recharging the battery can take from 8 to 15 hours, so it’s better to recharge it immediately after you finish your training session. Even though the charger comes with overcharge protection, the long charging time can be downside for some.If you still feel unsure about this great tennis ball machine, here’s a list of pros and cons to help you weigh your decision:

The good:

  • Solid and sturdy construction
  • Offers a significant number of features
  • Amazing programmability options
  • Compatible with Apple watch

Spinshot Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine (Plus2 Model =Plus Model + Player Model watch

The Bad:

  • Only 2-3 hours playtime

Final verdict:

The Spinshot Plus-2 is among the top tennis ball machines on the market. This device offers a significant number of advanced features and unprecedented programmability options, and it’s best suited for intermediate and advanced players, justifying its price point.

One of the downsides is that the court time falls on the shorter end. Not too short, since it’s enough to provide for a 2 to 3 hours training session but insufficient for several consecutive training sessions. The brief court time might present a problem if you wish to use this model for a tennis club practice.

However, the manufacturer offers several solutions to this issue. You can either purchase an external battery, or an AC Mains Power module, as additional features for extra money. AC Mains Power module allows you to power the machine directly from a standard AC socket, offering unlimited playtime.

It’s the best tennis ball machine SpinshotSports has to offer, with the ability to realistically simulate tennis match conditions. The preprogrammed drills and the ability to program your own exercises will most certainly satisfy even the most demanding of athletes.

SPINSHOT PLAYER Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine
  • Ball Capacity: The foldable ball hopper holds over 120 balls
  • Use Phone to Program each Shot for Speed, Spin, Height, Angle and Feed Rate; No additional Cost for Phone Remote Upgrade
  • Any Type of Oscillation Can be Easily Made By the Player Model
  • Charger Provided; Battery Sold separately

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