Tennibot: The 'Tesla' of Ball Machines

At Sunrise Tennis Club, Florida Tennis Magazine Publisher and Editor Matt Pressman tested the Partner, one of Tennibot's marquee products. The Partner is an autonomous ball machine designed and founded by CTO Lincoln Wang and CEO Haithame Eletrabi. The device has been described as the “Tesla of ball machines” for its advanced technology and realistic shot-making ability.

Unlike traditional ball machines, Tennibot's Partner moves around the court and delivers a variety of shots with precision. It can send balls crosscourt, down the line, with topspin, backspin, or flat pace, closely simulating the experience of playing against a real opponent. Equipped with precision motors, safety sensors, and lights to signal shots, it even offers a “surprise mode” to keep players guessing. “Think of it as the Tesla of ball machines,” said Eletrabi. “It creates realistic shots that almost feel human.”

During the on-court demonstration, Pressman quickly noticed the difference. “The topspin feels like you’re playing against a player,” he remarked after a few rallies. “I’ve worked out with a lot of ball machines since I was a junior, but this is the first one that feels like a real player.” He added, “After just 10 minutes, I was out of breath. The pace, the depth, the spin—it’s a real workout.”

Photo credit: Tennibot

Eletrabi emphasized the Partner's ability to replicate the unpredictability and variety of a live opponent. “If you’re not paying attention, it almost feels like you’re playing against a person,” he explained. “The fluidity of the motion and the way you hit one shot and then get the next from a different angle—you can’t get that with a regular ball machine. You’d need a coach or a hitting partner.”

Pressman also praised the Partner's ability to run programmable drills. “For me, just doing forehands and backhands crosscourt was a great workout,” he said. “Trying to go down the line was tougher, but overall it was amazing.”

By the end of the session, his conclusion was clear: “This is the coolest ball machine I’ve ever tried. Why pay a fortune for a pro when you can run the right drills on your own?”

With its advanced technology and customizable drills, Tennibot offers tennis players a new way to practice independently while enjoying an experience that comes remarkably close to facing a real opponent.

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Written by Editor and Publisher Matt Pressman. Top photo credit: Tennibot