Practicing with a tennis ball machine is a great way to improve your game. The best tennis ball machines have a whole host of functions that allow you to work on different aspects of your game (overhand, backhand, side to side), not to mention that they are also always available no matter when you want to play. But unfortunately these excellent practice tools cost a lot of money and so it is no wonder that people look for cheap tennis ball machines. And their search inevitably takes them to Silent Partner ball machines. This tennis machine manufacturer specializes in making quality but affordable tennis ball machines and have a whole range of different models, so there’s bound to be one that will fit your skill level and your budget.
The Silent Partner ball machines all utilize the same basic structure and design and therefore they share several similar functions. Taking after Lobster tennis ball machines, the Silent Partner machines all have the same basic portability features: they have large oversized wheels that make moving the machine across surfaces (gravel, asphalt, grass) very easy. They also have the reversible hopper that can hold 200 pressureless tennis balls when in action and then can be flipped around to fit over the base and cut down on the size (which makes it fit in just about every vehicle). They also come with a lead acid battery that will last for 2 hours of play (unless you upgrade to the high-capacity battery).
Where the Silent Partner machines differ is the two different product series: the Edge and the Scoop series. The Edge series is the economy series that offers three different tennis ball machines: the Lite, Sport and Star. The Silent Partner Lite is the entry model that offers just the basics, consistent ball delivery with spin and oscillations. The Silent Partner Sport is slightly enhanced with a feed delay timer (which allows you to get over to the other side of the court before the balls start) and a heavy duty battery that can last up to 6 hours at a time. The Silent Partner Star has the added benefit of a 2 button remote control. All of these can be found for under $1000.
The Scoop series has two high end tennis ball machines that are loaded with features. The Silent Partner Rival has a 16 button remote and a larger ball capacity. It has three slotted memory to store your favorite settings, The digital readouts indicate the spin and speed while a battery indicator keeps you up on how much time you’ve got left. Finally the Silent Partner Quest is the top of the line tennis ball machine by SP. It has a 20 button remote that controls the different angles of oscillations, in fact it has advanced multi-level horizontal oscillations and vertical oscillations that will place the ball at every spot on the court.
