Playmate Products

The iGENIE ball machine is the easiest machine to use. Just select a Player Level and Select Shots to play. Or, don’t select anything, and it will start feeding an Easy Rally Ball straight ahead.

Creating drills for groups is easy. Select a Player Level and then Select Shots in order. For example, hit Medium Player level, and then hit High Short Ball two times, and then hit Lob two times. On the picture of the tennis court, Set Directions for a 2-line drill by pressing the button left of center and then the button right of center. That’s it! You have a 2-line group drill.

Want to do more with your ball machine? No problem, the iGENIE ball machine includes iPLAYMATE Tennis for iPhone and iPad support. Create drills, save drills, track workouts, and compare results with others. Learn more about the included iPLAYMATE Tennis features.

When using the iGENIE ball machine, you can leave the lower door of the remote box closed. However, if you would like to access more advanced features, such as Random, you can simply open the lower door. By lowering the bottom door, you gain the ability to adjust the height, speed, spin, and delay of the shot.

• 10 Distinct Programmable Shots
• 10 Shot Delays
• Programmable Random Shot Sequence
• Holds 300 Balls
• Variable Topspin and Backspin
• Intelligent Direction Patterns with Programmable Random
• Variable Electronic Height
• User-friendly Controller
• Serve Lift Friendly
• 2-Function Remote Control (On/Off with Drill Reset)
• 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty

The iSMASH is our base model and is totally upgradeable. Setup is easy with the iNTELLIGENT direction patterns. Just choose a preset pattern or create your own. You can purchase this machine now and upgrade later to turn it into the iGENIE, or use it with your iPhone or iPad.

• iNTELLIGENT Direction Patterns
• iPLAYMATE Workout Tracker Ready
• Interchangeable and Upgradeable (Works with All Controllers)
• Holds 300 Balls
• Variable Topspin and Backspin
• 7 Position Programmable Electronic Direction with Programmable Random
• Variable Electronic Height
• User-Friendly Controller
• Serve Lift Friendly
• 2-Function Remote Control (On/Off with Drill Reset)
• 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty

This Playmate ACE is great for rentals! Unfortunately, the ACE cannot be upgraded to have the features of the iSMASH or the iGENIE. It’s also not compatible for use with an iPhone or iPad.

• Holds 200 Balls
• Topspin and Backspin
• Electronic Direction to 1, 2, or 3 Lines
• Electronic Height
• User-Friendly Control Panel
• Serve Lift Friendly
• 2-Function Remote Control (On/Off with Drill Reset)
• 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty

Capable of pushing players both on the ground and in the air, the iGRAND SLAM is truly a dual threat. As Playmate’s premier ball machine, it delivers the performance of the original GRAND SLAM while offering all the benefits of the iGENIE Machine, including a built-in iPLAYMATE receiver that lets you customize, save, and share drills.

Once calibrated, setting up the iGRAND SLAM is as simple as 1, 2, 3.

1. Select Player Level
2. Select the Shot Pattern (Up to 8)
3. Select the Direction Pattern (Up to 8)

No more wasted time. No more wasted balls setting up.

However, if you would like to access more advanced features, you can simply open the lower door. By opening the bottom door, you gain the ability to adjust the height, speed, spin, slice, delay of the shot, and other features.

• User-Friendly Controller
• Capable of Simulating Serves Up to 120 MPH
• Any Slice or Kick
• 12 Distinct Programmable Shots (7 Ground Strokes and 5 Serves)
• 12 Shot Delays
• Programmable Random Shot Sequence
• Intelligent Direction Patterns with Programmable Random
• Great for Enhancing Ball Recognition Skills
• Upgradeable and Interchangeable (Works with All Controllers)
• Holds 300 Balls
• Variable Electronic Height
• Serve Lift Friendly*
• 2-Function Remote Control (On/Off with Drill Reset)
• Built-in iPlaymate Capabilities
• 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty

*Serve Lift Sold Separately

Upgrade your new ball machine with a Playmate Serve Lift. Not only can the Serve Lift help you practice the most important shot in tennis, the serve return, but it can do so much more. Your opponent often hits a slice with the racquet high in the air, so practice a realistic slice that comes from a naturally elevated position to create a truly game-like environment.

• Practice Defensive Lobs Against the Ball Machine’s Overhead
• Practice Poaching by Reading the Ball Machine’s Wide or Inside Serve
• “Safety First” Stable Design
• Aircraft Aluminum Construction
• 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty

(The Ball Machine Is Sold Separately)

The Playmate Portable Ball Machine is the only do-it-yourself (DIY) upgradeable, battery-powered ball machine in the world. The Portable Series has been redesigned to be lightweight, convenient to charge, and easy to use. Upgrades include a commercial remote-control system and a 2-line oscillator with random.

With Playmate, you call the shots!

• Non-Memory, Removable Battery-Pack System (4-6 Hours)
• SMART Charger
• Holds 200 Balls
• Variable Electronic Ball Speed and Feed Rate
• Variable Topspin and Backspin

• Commercial Pitching Wheels Pitch All Balls (Old or New)
• Manual Height Control
• Integrated, Sliding Ball Hopper
• Aircraft Aluminum Construction
• 2-Year Limited Warranty