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The Most Portable Electron Pickleball Ball Machine
Using the latest in rare-earth brushless motors, lithium-ion batteries, precision motion control and smart-phone technology, Hydrogen Sports has cut the weight and size to less than half of a typical portable ball machine, while improving performance and introducing a powerful and easy-to-use app interface.
Electron Pickleball Ball Machine Key Features:
- Lightweight: Only 18 lbs and highly portable.
- High Capacity: Fits 80 pickleballs in the hopper.
- Pro-Level Speed: Ball feeds over 65mph.
- Elite Spin: Up to 2000 rpm top-spin and back-spin.
- Phone & Watch Enabled: User-friendly iOS and Android apps for remote control.
- Tap-to-Aim: Patented precision shooting to anywhere on the court you desire.
- Unlimited Customization: Create any shot or drill sequence - play your way.
- Quick-Swap Battery: 18V Li-On Battery, non-stop play for 1000+ shots.
- Coach Mode: “Shot-on-demand” feature for coaches to fire single pre-loaded balls with the push of a button.
- Portability Redefined: The Electron Pickleball Machine is only 18 lbs and comes with an over-the-shoulder strap for easy carrying, or can be rolled conveniently with a Roller Bag (sold separately). Getting from car to court is no longer a workout.
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Performance-Driven Engineering: Rare-earth brushless motors allow active braking for nimble speed changes between shots. Ribbed and contoured TPU rubber wheels for precision shooting and optimal spin. Mirror high-level advanced play, so your practice session never gets too easy or dull.
- Automatic Shot Aiming: The Electron comes with the patented Tap-to-Aim app control. Tap the screen where you want the shot to go and let the precision motors and proprietary algorithms do the rest.
- Smash Returns Activated: No other ball machine lets you practice smash returns like this. With the optional lightweight Apex stand, securely mount your Electron to fire balls from up to 7 feet high and level up your return game

- Digital Control Panel: The smart phone interface lets you get the most out of the machine, but if that’s not your thing, the Proton can be controlled like a conventional machine with a digital input knob to set speed, spin, altitude, width for a 2-line drill and delay, all displayed with highly visible LEDs and computer controlled to the exact values.
- Quick-Start: If you just want to get practicing right away, try the quick start mode. With our precision motion control, calibration is rarely needed, so your first ball is ready to play. Select from beginner, intermediate and advanced and get a rally-ready sequence with just a touch.
- Active Braking: Most ball machines require launch wheels to passively slow down in order to change speed and spin between shots. The Proton's 'active braking' allows for a variety of different shots in quick succession for a more realistic practice session. A 60 mph topspin shot can be quickly followed by a 20 mph slice!!
- Shot Indicator: A high-brightness LED lets you know when the next ball is coming, so you are ready to crush it! It’s easily visible across the court, even in bright sunlight, and will also tell you when the machine is out of balls.
- Built-In Practice Routines: Use any one of our 10 pre-made practice routines for basic rallying, cardio workouts, or specific drills such as approach and volley.
- Easy-to-Create Custom Routines: Build your own custom rally in seconds. The location, speed, and spin of each shot can be selected as well as the number of seconds between each shot.
- Random Ball Launch System: Challenge yourself and enhance your reaction time with the Proton's random ball launch system. This feature throws unpredictable shot patterns, mimicking the variety you'll encounter during a competitive match.
- Oscillating Launch Function: Work on your footwork and court coverage with the oscillating launch function. The machine automatically sweeps the court with a programmable range, forcing you to react quickly and develop agility essential for competitive play.
- Coach Mode: Instructors can work next to their students and feed balls one shot at a time - any shot, right away. We load each ball into a pre-shot chamber, where it is detected by an optical sensor. So the next ball is ready when you are. The sensor also knows when the hopper is empty so it can shut down and save power.
- Lob Riser: Practice your overhead smash with the included lob-riser.
Electron Pickleball Ball Machine Specifications:
- Dimensions: 15" x 17" x 9"
- Weight: 18 lbs (without battery, 20 lbs with battery)
- Top Speed: 65 mph
- Maximum Spin: 2000 rpm
- Portability: Roller or Over the Shoulder
- Ball Capacity: 80 Balls
- Battery: 18V 5 A-hr, included
- About 2-3 hours of continuous use
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Warranty: 1 Year Limited - Click here to read full warranty policy
- Remote: Smartphone App and Nano remote
- Designed and Assembled in the USA
- Product Code: SQ8956658