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Robopong lets you play Ping-Pong solo
Robopong lets you play Ping-Pong solo
The battle for Table Tennis gold starts service tomorrow morning and those inspired by the spectacle of the blurred white ball to improve their spins and smashes the Robopong is the perfect training aid. You no longer need to seek out a partner of equal ability to fine tune your flicks and flips this machine can be set to belt out balls at varying speeds and you can select spin and speed ...
Robopong For Some Fun
Robopong For Some Fun
ubergizmo.com — If you're a casual ping pong player who loves swatting around that bat on occasion, then the... Robopong robot is just the thing for you. No longer do you need to pair up with someone of equal ability (or somewhere near your level), as the Robopong ... (more) Robopong For Some Fun
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Donic Newgy Robopong 1040
OhGizmo! — ... footwork as well as paddle techniques. The ball basket has a 200 shot capacity, and there’s even an optional catch net accessory that will automatically return the balls to the basket after each shot. (Increasing the amount of time you’re playing, instead of hunting down missing ping-pong balls.) It’s available from Jarvis Sports for about $740, with the catch net accessory being an additional $530. [ Donic Newgy Robopong 1040 ] VIA [ Electricpig ] ...

Robopong lets you play friendless table tennis
CrunchGear — ... The Robo-Pong comes in a few different varieties starting at $229 for a basic unit (the 540) or $359 “for intermediate and tournament players” (the 1040) Finally, there’s the Robo-Pong 2040 for $695 (seen in the above video), which recycles the balls you hit back to it, allowing you to play all day and all night. There are also upgrade kits available, so you can start out with the 540 and work your way up as you improve. Robo-Pong [Company Site via Electricpig via Ubergizmo]

Donic Newgy Robopong 1040, Brushes Up Your Ball Paddling Skills
The UberReview — ... holds up to 200 balls, which it will launch at you with varying amounts of speed and spin. It will also place the ball in different places on the table thanks to its oscillating head. If you want to spend more time practicing than you do hunting down balls, then you will probably want to also purchase the catch net accessory, which collects and feeds the balls back into the basket. Price: $740 and an additional $530 for the net. [Jarvis Sports via OhGizmo, Electric Pig] Related posts Water-Cool Yourself With a Cool ...

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