SPINSHOT Pro Tennis Ball Machine Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- SPINSHOT
Table of Contents
SPINSHOT Pro Tennis Ball Machine
Before Using Your Tennis Ball Machine
Thank you for purchasing a SPIN SHOT Pro tennis ball machine. This manual
contains important information concerning the proper use and care of your ball
machine. Please read the user manual completely before operating your machine.
What Tennis Balls to Use
Normal pressurized tennis balls or pressureless balls can be used in your
Spinshot tennis ball machine. Pressureless balls are recommended for their
longer life and more consistent bounce compared to pressurized balls. The
consistency of ball throws will depend on the consistency of the tennisballs
being used. A mixture of new and old balls will produce inconsistent throws.
Inconsistent ball throws can also be caused by excess dirt and ink build up on
throwing wheels. Cleaning the throwing wheels as described in the Maintenance
and Cleaning section will restore a consistent performance.
Important Warnings
Do not reach or look into the ball exit hole without turning the main power
off, and only after both wheels come to a complete stop. Do not stand closer
than 10 meters in front of the ball machine when the power is on. Do not place
balls or foreign objects into the ball hopper while the feeder tray is moving.
It could cause jam and damage the feeder motor. Overloading of balls into the
ball hopper may result in a jam of the feeder. No more than 120 balls should
be put inside the ball hopper. Do not use your machine while it is raining. Do
not use wet tennis balls.
Operating Your Tennis Ball Machine
Your tennis ball machine can be operated via the machine’s Control Panel or the Spinshot Remote Watch (sold separately).
Starting Your Machine
MACHINE POSITION ON COURT
The standard position for the ball machine is the center of the baseline at
the far end of the court.
TENNIS BALLS
Fill the ball hopper with up to 120 tennis balls. Do not overfill the hopper.
POWER
Use the Power switch to turn on the machine. The machine will perform an
initialization sequence, turning left and right. The service wheels will begin
to spin. After the initialization sequence, reposition the machine so it is
centered. This will ensure balls are delivered the full width of the court
when the Oscillator function is used. After a few seconds, the feeder tray
will begin to rotate and the ball delivery will start. If the balls are going
too far to one side, turn the machine slightly to the other side.
CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS
Speed
Set the ball speed value from 1 to 10. Speed 1 is approximately 30km and speed
10 is approximately 110km.
Feed
The Feed rate sets the interval between the delivery of each ball. Feed rate 1
is the slowest and 10 is the fastest. At Feed rate 10 a ball will be delivered
approximately one ball every second.
Spin
Turning the dial towards “Top” will add topspin, or turning it towards “Back”
will add backspin/slice. For a ball with no spin select FLAT. A high level of
either topspin or backspin will slow the ball speed. To increase ball speed
reduce the amount of spin on the ball. Ball spin can also affect the ball
height. You may need to adjust both height and spin to achieve the desired
ball delivery.
Oscillator
Switch the Oscillator on to deliver balls across the full width of the court.
When the Oscillator is turned off the balls will be delivered to a constant
point determined by the direction the machine is facing.
Height
Use the Height toggle switch to adjust the height (trajectory) of the ball.
Ball spin can also adjust the height of the ball. You may need to adjust both
height and spin to achieve the desired ball delivery.
Reset Button
The reset button will activate (pop out) if the machine detects a ball jammed
inside the machine. When activated, the reset button pops out approximately 6
mm. In the event the button is activated, turn off the power and push the
reset button back in. Wait for the service wheels to stopped spinning and then
check and remove any balls jammed inside the machine. Turn the power back on
to resume normal operation.
Remote Watch
The remote watch is an optional upgrade. The watch requires a CR2032 battery
to be fitted. Switch on the machine and then press the remote watch button to
connect. The red light will blink while the watch is trying to connect to the
machine. The red light will go out once the machine is connected. When the
button is pressed the light will flash once to indicate the command has been
sent. If the red light starts blinking this indicates the signal has been lost
and it is trying to reconnect. If the machine is turned off the remote watch
will go into sleep mode. The remote watch can be used to start and stop the
ball feed and control the machine’s horizontal oscillation.
START / STOP BALL FEED
A long press (over two seconds) on the remote watch button will start and stop
the ball feed.
START / STOP OSCILLATOR
Switch the Oscillator on at the control panel. Then use a short press on the
remote watch button to stop and start the Oscillator. The Oscillator can not
function unless it is first turned on at the control panel.
Battery Charging
To extend the life of your battery please follow these guidelines.
- Charge the battery after each use.
- Don’t leave your battery in a flat state for extended periods.
- Don’t leave the battery plugged into the charger after it is fully charged.
Your battery will take 8 to 15 hours to fully charge. The LED on the charger
pack will turn green when the battery is fully charged. If the LED stays red
leave it charging.A fully charged battery will provide approximately 2-3 hours
of use. High ball speed and spin require more power and therefore will drain
the battery faster.
Internal Battery Model
Plug the battery charger into a electrical outlet and insert battery charger
cable into the socket labeled BATT on the control panel.
Hybrid Power / External Battery Kit
Unplug the battery from the machine.
Plug the battery charger into an electrical outlet and then connect the
battery charger cable to the battery cable port (as pictured).
Installing or Replacing the Battery
If you need to install or replace your battery you can do so by opening the
battery cage. To access the battery cage please follow these steps:
- Remove wheel that covers the access panel to the battery cage.
- Unscrew the four screws of the access panel.
- Connect the battery to the terminals inside the battery cage – connect the red wire to the red terminal and the black wire to the black terminal
- Insert the battery into the battery cage.
Transporting and Storage
Remove all balls and close the ball hopper flaps before transporting your
tennis ball machine. Store the machine in a clean, dry location. Never store
the machine in a vehicle where temperatures can be very high. Extreme
temperatures and conditions can affect the machine’s electronic board and
battery. Never store the machine outside in cold or wet weather. Exposure to
rain and snow will shorten the life of the machine.
Static Electricity
It is possible that the action of the tennis balls rubbing against the
throwing wheels will cause a small static electric shock when you touch the
control panel. Machines have been fitted with a small chain on the underside
of the base to ground the machine and eliminate this issue.
Maintenance & Trouble Shooting
Maintenance and Cleaning
Shake off excess sand and dirt from the tennis balls before putting them into
the hopper. The build up of debris in the hopper can cause excess wear on the
feeder motor which powers the spinning of the feeder tray. Use a vacuum
cleaner to clean dirt, sand and debris from the inside of themachine and in
and around the black feeder tray. Remove any balls that are inside the machine
as these can become jammed against the service wheels and cause the machine to
stop. To clean the exterior case, use a damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or
abrasive cleansers. The use of compressed air for cleaning is not recommended.
Annual Maintenance
We recommend cleaning the ball throwing wheels every year or after 150 hours
of use especially when the machine is not throwing the balls consistently.
Clean the ball throwing wheels only when the machine is powered off. Firmly
rub coarse sandpaper across the throwing wheels to remove the dirt and ink
build-up. Sand the entire circumference of each wheel and use enough pressure
to rough-up the rubber surface of the wheels.
Trouble Shooting
If at anytime the machine malfunctions, turn off the power to reset the
machine’s control logic. Balls are not being delivered / delivery wheels have
stopped
spinning
Tennis balls may be jammed inside the machine. Check to see if the reset
button on the control panel has been activated (popped out). Turn off the
power and push the reset button back in. Wait for the service wheels to
stopped spinning and then check and remove any balls jammed inside the
machine. Turn the power back on to resume normal operation.
Low Battery
In many cases, the improper working of the machine is caused by a low battery.
If the machine is not functioning as expected recharge your battery. Ball
speed too slow
Ball Spin
A high level of either topspin or backspin will slow the ball speed. To
increase ball speed reduce the amount of spin on the ball. Build Up of Dirt
and Ink on Service Wheels Excess dirt and ink on the service wheels can cause
slow and inconsistent ball throws. See the Maintenance and Cleaning section
for more details.
Balls landing too far to left or right
Position the machine on the baseline at the far end of the court. After the
initialization sequence, the machine will need to be realigned to be facing
the center.Adjust the angle of the machine if is favors one side more than the
other. If there is a crosswind over the court you may have to face the machine
towards the wind direction to allow for the wind to affect ball direction.
Making these small adjustments will allow the machine to deliver balls evenly
across the court when the Oscillator function is in use.
Warranty
Spinshot Sports warrants that each new Spinshot tennis ball machinepurchased will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.Batteries purchased directly from Spinshot Sports will have a 6-month warranty from the date of purchase.Any part of the tennis ball machine, which proves to be defective in materialor workmanship within the 2-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Spinshot Sport’s option with a new or functionally operativepart.
This warranty is available to the original customer of the Spinshot Sports
tennis ball machine. If a warranty repair is a simple part replacement, we
will send you the new part and provide technical support for installation. We
will not ask that youreturn the machine for simple repairs. We can provide
phone and email support to help you replace the part. Any repairs on your
machine that you undertake on our advice will not void the warranty. If you
would like us to install the part, or if the problem is more extensive, you
will need to pay for the shipping to return the item to us. We will cover
repairs and return shipping.
This warranty does not cover the following conditions:
- Damage resulting from misuse, neglect, alteration, accidents, tampering, abuse, fire, war, insurrection, civil disorder, flood, acts of God or any other casualty;
- Failure of the Customer to properly follow operating instructions provided by Spinshot Sports at the time of delivery;
- Damage caused by use on circuits or voltages other than as indicated in the user manual.
Spinshot customers can have peace of mind that Spinshot Sports stand behind its products.
FAQs
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Why does the Reset button pop out?
A jammed ball maybe inside the machine and is blocking the normal operation of the service wheels. Do not use wet, or very soft tennis balls as these will cause a jam. -
My machine is battery-powered. Can I upgrade it to mains power?
Yes, you can change the battery to a main’s power module. Search for Power and Battery options on the Spinshot website to buy this additional module. -
Why does my machine always serve balls too far to the left or right?
Your machine needs to be repositioned to center on the baseline to serve balls evenly across the court. Adjust the angle of your machine to fix this problem. -
Why does the machine move on the court in use?
This could happen on some slippery courts when the external battery option or AC power is used. When the battery is taken out of the machine, the machine may be too light to be stable. It could move a little bit due to recoil when the machine shoots out the balls. To keep it stable, we suggest hanging the battery bag or other weight on towing handle to increase the machine weight.
The Spinshot Network
Spinshot is a global business bringing affordable and high-quality tennis ball
machines to customers across the world. It is our goal to provide the best
equipment to players of all abilities. Improve your game at any time without
the limitation of training partners or coaches. Spinshot aims to produce the
highest quality tennis ball machines and uses cutting-edge technology to bring
your game to the next level.
Our Global Network of Distributors
USA: www.spinshotsports.com
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Germany: www.tennisman.de
Netherlands: www.spinshot.nl
China: www.tennis-equipment.cn
New Zealand: www.spinshotsports.co.nz
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