Guide to Ball Machines 2010
For 2010, new machines from Lobster and Silent Partner and Sports Tutor join the list.
By Dave Bone
Anyone who’s been thinking about buying a ball machine will be excited to hear that the USRSA has updated its Ball Machine Selection Guide for 2010. This is the only source anywhere that allows ball machine buyers to compare the features from all the different brands in one easy-to-use guide.
Three new machines have been added to the 2010 guide — one each from Lobster, Silent Partner, and Sports Tutor. To see how they compare to all the other ball machines available, check out the chart.
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Remember, many machines offer options that can be added at the time of purchase. We list all the features that come standard with each machine, but we also list all the options available, along with the cost of adding each.
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About the Author
Dave Bone is the CEO of the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association, and co-publisher of Racquet Sports Industry magazine.
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