There are some essential factors to keep in mind when planning to get a tennis ball machine. Considering these factors will help to ensure that you purchase the one with the features that will satisfy your needs. These factors include:

Level: 

A vital factor to consider before choosing a tennis ball machine is your level of play. This is because there are different types of tennis ball machines that are suitable for varying levels of tennis players.

Advanced tennis players require tennis ball machines which are capable of feeding a variety of shots with different spin, heights and pace. Generally, this type of machines is expensive. However, they offer a customizable experience; with these machines, you get to create custom drills. 

Intermediate tennis players must go for ball machines that can work for an advanced player, as the desire of intermediate players is to improve their games to the next level. The undertaking of the more difficult drills offered by these machines will enable an intermediate player to improve faster.

A tennis ball machine with fewer features is suitable for beginner players since all they need is hitting more forehands and backhands from the baseline for enhanced groundstrokes. Tennis ball machines for beginners feed balls at a slower pace with no spin or variety.

Portability: 

The need to move your tennis ball machine around before and after training makes it essential for you to consider the portability of ball machines before choosing one. To practice with the ball machine, you will not only need to move the machine but also the tennis balls in it; therefore, you should choose a tennis ball machine that is easy to move around the court. 

To ensure that the tennis ball machine you get is portable, you need to pick one that comes with built-in large wheels and a sturdy metal handle. These features will help to make it easy for you to move it, thus, saving time and enhancing convenience.

Moreover, the size of the tennis ball machine determines where you will be using it. If you’re planning to use the machine at only one location, then it would not be an issue if the ball machine is larger than its smaller counterparts. Also, your storage space should be considered, and so you should choose a ball machine with the size that will adequately occupy your storage space. 

Construction: 

Your tennis ball machine must be capable of withstanding some environmental conditions like wind, airborne mists or blowing debris. Tennis ball machines made of sturdy materials like metal or heavy-duty plastic helps to ensure that the device lasts long.

Power: 

The power of the tennis ball machine is either sourced by AC mains power or battery. Your choice of the energy source is a determining factor when considering the location for using your tennis ball machine. 

Tennis ball machines that are powered by AC require access to a mains point while there is no limitation on the location of use for the battery-powered ones.

Oscillation: 

An important feature that makes it easy for the tennis ball machine to get your training to the next level is oscillation. This feature is the ability to shoot tennis balls in multiple directions, just as it happens in real matches.

With this feature, you can work on your shoots, speeds, footwork and even positioning. The best option to go for is the horizontal oscillation which feeds the balls at random from side to side. However, some machines also come with vertical oscillation. Also, some high-end ball machines allow you to program oscillation at your preference.

Capacity: 

The capacity of the ball machine you choose is dependent on how long you want to train with the device. Most portable tennis ball machines come with a capacity ranging from 500 and 300 balls. It is therefore vital that you choose the one with the right capacity for your needs. 

Tennis ball machines with the right capacity help to ensure that you train once, as it is laborious cleaning the balls up and putting them back in the machine to start the training all over again. Thus, the device with the right capacity is convenient, saves time and also helps to increase your productivity.