SKU: TTBM
Build repeatable tennis drills with the Sports Tutor Tennis Tutor or Tennis Tutor Plus ball machine. Both offer adjustable ball speed, electronic elevation and built-in random oscillation for groundstrokes, lobs and practice on the move—without programming or a phone app. Choose Tennis Tutor Plus to add variable topspin and underspin.
Take your practice from car to court with a fold-out towing handle and built-in caster wheels. Both models hold 150 balls and the battery-powered configuration provides typically four to six hours of playing time per charge. With the hopper closed, Tennis Tutor stands 12 inches tall and Tennis Tutor Plus stands 20 inches tall.
Tennis Tutor Specifications and Features
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150-ball capacity: Holds more than two standard pick-up baskets.
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Adjustable ball speed: 10–85 MPH for a range of practice shots.
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Adjustable ball feed: Set the time between shots for quick-reaction volleys or a slower practice pace.
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Simple controls: Operate without programming or a phone app.
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Start-up delay: Gives you time to reach the opposite side of the net before ball delivery begins.
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Electronic elevation: Adjust trajectory from groundstroke to lob.
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Built-in random oscillator: Delivers shots across the court for hitting on the run.
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Rechargeable battery: Sealed, solid lead-acid heavy-duty battery provides typically 4–6 hours of play per charge, up to six hours. An optional external battery pack adds playing time.
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Recharge time: Typically 12 hours
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Low-battery indicator: Beeps when approximately half an hour of playing time remains.
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Smart battery charger: Charges overnight and shuts off automatically to prevent overcharging. An optional smart/fast charger can charge the battery in less than six hours.
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Fold-out towing handle: Tows like luggage on built-in caster wheels.
Tennis Tutor Plus: Spin Control and Elevation Display
The Tennis Tutor Plus adds variable topspin and underspin controlled by a single dial. Its bar graph display shows the elevation setting so you can select your preferred height before ball delivery begins.
| Feature |
Tennis Tutor |
Tennis Tutor Plus |
| Ball speed / capacity |
10–85 MPH / 150 balls |
10–85 MPH / 150 balls |
| Elevation / oscillation |
Electronic; groundstroke to lob / random |
Electronic; groundstroke to lob / random |
| Variable topspin and underspin |
Not included |
Included; single-dial control |
| Elevation bar graph display |
Not included |
Included |
| Battery playing time |
Typically 4–6 hours |
Typically 4–6 hours |
| Dimensions (hopper closed) |
12 H × 19.5 L × 20 W inches |
20 H × 19.5 L × 20 W inches |
| Weight including heavy-duty battery |
42 pounds |
46 pounds |
| Power configurations |
Battery or AC-only |
Battery, AC-only or AC/DC; external-battery configuration available |
Machine Model Upgrades
The Tennis Tutor Plus Player Mode simulates an opponent by selecting speed and spin and varying shot placement and depth at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level. Dual two-line oscillation instead alternates between two preset positions with narrow or wide spacing for predictable forehand/backhand or two-player practice.
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Two-line feature — Tennis Tutor: Optional machine-order add-on for alternating forehands and backhands or working with two lines of students. (Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
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Player model option — Tennis Tutor Plus: Choose Tennis Tutor Plus Player for patented Player Mode, which automatically selects speed and spin and varies side-to-side placement and shot depth to simulate Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced players. Includes dual two-line oscillation with narrow or wide spacing for alternating forehands and backhands or two-player practice. (This is a model choice, not a separate accessory. Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
Machine Remote Options
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Two-button wireless remote — Tennis Tutor and Tennis Tutor Plus: Optional machine-order add-on. Starts and stops ball delivery and controls side-to-side shot positioning. (Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
Machine Power Options
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AC-only power — Tennis Tutor and Tennis Tutor Plus: Optional configuration that uses outlet power instead of battery power. (Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
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AC/DC power — Tennis Tutor Plus only: Optional configuration that uses AC power when plugged in and also charges the battery. (Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
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External-battery configuration — Tennis Tutor Plus only: Optional configuration that replaces the internal battery with an included 13.5-pound external battery pack and built-in charger. Carry only the pack to a charging outlet while leaving the machine in your car or parking garage. (Must specify at checkout when ordering the machine.)
Optional Power Accessories for Battery-Powered Models
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External battery pack: Optional accessory that adds playing time. It is not the Plus-only external-battery configuration, which replaces the internal battery.
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External AC power: Optional accessory for outlet-powered operation. It is distinct from an AC-only machine or the Plus AC/DC configuration.
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Smart/fast: Optional charging accessory that can charge the battery in less than six hours.
Tennis Tutor and Tennis Tutor Plus Warranty
Both machines are backed by a three-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. The battery has a one-year warranty.
