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This Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping! is a smaller lighter less powerful (60 miles per hour top speed) version of the market"s best-selling portable machine. Standing only 12 inches tall and weighing only 29 pounds this Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping! is ideal for players who need portability and easy storage. It employs the patented technology of the tennis Tutor and is available in AC powered without oscillator and AC powered with oscillator models.

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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 21 reviews)
95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(18), Improves performance(13)
Best Uses:
Beginner(6), Casual athlete(9), Intermediate(19)
Describe Yourself:
Competitive athlete(5), Enthusiast(9), Weekend warrior(3)
 
good product
By wingsVerified Purchaser from ottawa,oh on 10/9/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Casual Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

easy to use and setup.

 
I love it.
By Professor GaryVerified Purchaser from Vista, CA on 9/25/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Most of the people I play tennis with just want to play sets. They don't really want to practice a particular stroke. The Tennis Tutor is now my practice buddy and has improved my volleys and ground strokes.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great product
By YassarVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 9/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Great for single players, Improves Performance
Cons:
Does not scroll, Sometimes ball stuck
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Casual Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

How I use it: I mostly use this product because I live by myself and I don’t have to call friends to play with. I use to play well in the past, and I wanted to regain my practice so instead of paying an instructor, I decided to buy the machine.

Pros: Very friendly and easy to use. Hard and durable, except the place where it holds the balls is a little bit soft and sometimes concern me (though nothing have happened). Easy to lift (Though it may be heavy on women I guess). It can fit even more than 125 balls easily (I guess I put > 150 balls)

Cons: You have to lift it to move it (It does not have rolls or small tires to push it). It is not a big deal because it is portable but I thing it would be better to be able to scroll it. Sometimes (and this happened 5 to 10 times in my last 2 years of using it) the ball can be stuck inside the machine. It will automatically stop. You just have to remove the ball and turn it on again. It is not a bid deal at all I guess. Also sometimes, the ball are not always consistence in term of speed (Again, it is also not a big problem because most of the time they are).

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
it's worth money for excercise machine
By Tennis for fitnessVerified Purchaser from VA on 9/10/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good partner at any time, Improves Performance, Reliable
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate, Professional
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

I bought the machine for one year and during the first six month my stroke improve a lot. I am a beginner and after six month I am at 3.5 level. I play confidence with all the shots since I practice shots many times before trying at the game. It's worth money than buying a treatmill machine or any other exercise machine. I can use it as hitting partner any time if no one is available to play game with me. It's much better than hitting ball against the wall because you feel playing real game. The machine make you run back and forth for baseline shots or you can use it to practice volley if you want. It's great to have. I used regularly for more than a year and have no problem at all. Recommend to buy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellant Product
By CmoVerified Purchaser from Whitmire, South Carolina on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance, Only a 5 min clean-up
Best Uses:
Beginner, High School Team, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Two seasons ago, I purchased the Tudor Pro/Lite for our Tennis Team (girls). We are the smallest school in South Carolina (1A) with a team. Our school has only 143 students (9-12 grades). We went from a 4&10 season to ranked #2 in the State in 1A Tennis (in 2 seasons). The only additions to the team was the Tudor and myself. It is a great help in developing timing and technique. The girls love and hate this machine, but know it only improves their game. I am very pleased with this product and would highly recommend it to any team or anyone that wants to work and improve their game.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
"Great Product!"
By Tennis JockeyVerified Purchaser from California on 8/4/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Best Uses:
Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

I use the product to assist with my practice work out.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good but Fragile
By The HeatVerified Purchaser from Clinton, Maryland on 8/4/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Lightweight and compact, enabling me to carry bag, balls, hopper, etc., in trunk of fullsize car. Love hitting with the Tennis Tutor ProLite. However, the plastic flaps that holds the balls broke within the first year from normal opening and closing. I think they or the inserts should be metal so as not to break. But, company replaced full set without issue. Now, a year after purchase, the machine arbitrarily will shut off and the reset button pops out. Manufacturer said to take bottom plate off and remove loose ball. Well, there was no ball there. So, I guess the problem will continue intermittedly. However, if the company knows these things are problems, I wish they would do something proactive to prevent them. Then the machine would a great buy.

 
Great Machine
By 415ManVerified Purchaser from Long Beach, CA on 8/3/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

THis machine is perfect for the entry level application. It's highly portable and the battery life is exceptional. A fully charged battery outlasts all of my workouts. THe ball delivery system is flexible and the oscillation provides an excellent workout. Overall, a great buy for the starter.....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worked well for over 1 year
By JohnVerified Purchaser from High Desert, CA on 8/2/2008
Best Uses:
Beginner
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Worked well for over 1 year, being used 1-2 times a month on average, despite being stored in a hot garage (we live in the desert). Screw holding the swivel mechanism on the bottom has fallen out, though the machine is still usable. Also, one of the plastic pieces on the top that helps to hold the balls in cracked. Overall though, we are happy with the purchase and have enjoyed using the machine w/ our kids - it has been awesome watching them have fun while improving their tennis skills / hand-eye coordination through simple repetition.

 
#1 Practice Tool
By Mighty MouseVerified Purchaser from Culver City, CA on 7/26/2008
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

I use it for ground strokes, volleys and overheads. You can even use it with two people. Actually, I just used it this morning for two hours. I recommend it to anyone who wants to improve the their timing and eye focusing.

 
Nice, but Lite
By LaserForehandVerified Purchaser from Maryland on 6/9/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Nice and lite, that is in weight and functionality.

I appreciate the light weight and small dimension, as they allow me to get both the machine and my balls in my car trunk.

However, the ball speed is limited to 60 mph and there are no spins on the balls. Also, one of the four the plastic flaps that holds the balls broke at the henge. Can that flap be replaced? If so, how?

 
Portable, but get the remote control!
By steveVerified Purchaser from seattle,wa on 5/26/2008
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Can be a bit difficult to configure when you are used to the really nice, non-portable ball machines. But overall, i can't complain. I love having a ball machine i can take to the courts in the trunk of my car.One thing, it's a little [*]to have a long air tumb snaking across the court, so i'd highly advise you to buy the remote control.

 
Great for honing those tricky returns!
By SteussVerified Purchaser from Novato, CA on 5/16/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Cons:
Balls plug up in feed
Best Uses:
Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

We use it as practice to improve certain shots. The adjustments are great. It is also light and easy to get to and from the courts. As stated above, the only complaint is that the balls do plug up occasionally in the feeder. Other than that it's just great! When we needed a replacement plastic sideboard for feeder you sent not only one, but the entire set without charge!

 
Customer Happy
By Ace?Verified Purchaser from Eastern North Carolina on 4/25/2008
Pros:
A Great Workout, Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

When used with the random side to side motion, this machine will give you realistic simulation. Used by myself (Age 46) and son (Age 13) and both are challenged.

 
Pricey but well worth it
By MichelleVerified Purchaser from Indianapolis, IN on 4/6/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

I use my tennis tutor up to 3 times a week about an hour to two hours at a time. Make sure you get the oscolator its a big plus for not much more. I would suggest this machine to anyone and have. Its amazing how many more people want to come over and play tennis now that I have the machine.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great machine, works as expected
By SweatCoderVerified Purchaser from Herriman, UT on 4/1/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Cons:
Inconsistent
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Overall this is a great machine and I'm glad I bought it. I only have 2 criticisms:1- It's too expensive. This machine cost over [$] and I can't believe it would have cost more than [$] to produce, so that's a huge markup, and a bit of a gouge. But it is a great machine.2- It throws the balls inconsistently, varying 20-30 feet with each ball in some cases BUT I'm using older balls, some starting to deflate. So I'm sure the balls are part of the problem. On the brighter side, getting varying throw depths force you to run back and forward along with just side to side.Overall, a great machine, battery has never gone dead, gives me great practice.I give it 4 stars instead of 5 mainly because it's overpriced.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Tennis Tutor ProLite Works For Me
By DougVerified Purchaser from Gresham OR on 3/31/2008
Pros:
Ease of transport, Easy to Use, Improves Performance
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Collegiate/Pro
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

A simple machine for a simple pro!

 
Great Tool For Beginner Or Intermediate
By Inveterate HackerVerified Purchaser from Newark, DE on 3/29/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Helps with consistancy, Improves Performance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Beginner, Grooving ground strokes, Intermediate, Practising drop shots, Practising lobs
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

I added my own battery powered inverter to allow use on courts with no AC. Once I have set the range and height I want to use (these tend to be pretty constant for me), I'm practising within minutes of arrival. I work on ground strokes, lobs and drop shots.

 
Great bang for the buck
By practice_makes_perfectVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, GA on 3/15/2008
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Easy to Use, Good battery, Improves Performance
Cons:
No spin
Best Uses:
Beginner, Intermediate
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sports Tutor Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor ProLite A/C Operated Tennis Ball Machine - Fast FREE FedEx Shipping!:

Great machine for somebody that needs to find some stroke confidence. Not too heavy, fits easy in the trunk of a car, battery life is great. Perfect for banging balls. But if you're already an intermediate player, then you'll eventually want something more robust. Lobster has some compact machines (on wheels, too) that better simulate the pace and feel of a real opponent's ground stroke, i.e. spin and velocity. Of course, they cost a little more. Just do your homework so that you are sure to get the most value for your money.

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