Have you ever been in a situation where you want to play table tennis but no one to defeat?
Such a situation arises when you either don’t have many table tennis players around you, have higher/lower skills than your friend(s), or you want to practice at home, alone.
Table tennis training robots such as iPong Topspin can come in handy in such situations. iPong Topspin is the affordable, portable table tennis practice buddy that plays with you tirelessly.
Set your own pace with this attractive accessory, from casual to a blistering ball-feed that will give you a world-class workout. The Topspin is the ideal training robot for beginners practicing without an opponent.
With quick and simple assembly, add 6-AA batteries and get ready to play table tennis in seconds! It holds 110 balls and casts at an adjustable frequency ranging from 12 to 70 balls per minute.
With the wired remote control, the ball frequency is easy to adjust from our end of the table. I just set my own pace and start training like a champion.
Battery-powered for portability, from playing with friends to playing solo, this robot eliminates the need to fold up the other half the table.
This manageable, affordable, and fun ping pong robot serves recreational table tennis to a unique and high level of competing play.
- Table tennis robot for consistent topspin feed, ideal for practicing basic forehand and backhand strokes with adjustable power and spin
- Holds up to 110 balls; Casts balls at an adjustable frequency (12 to 70 balls per minute)
- Remote controlled and battery-powered: 6-AA batteries
Description –
The iPong Topspin table tennis robot is a relatively low-priced training robot designed for beginners or irregular play. As the name suggests, the iPong Topspin shoots out customizable topspin balls with the desired spin to master your table tennis skills.
This small machine is more like a live contender than a playback feature. It can continuously fire more than 100 table tennis balls before reloading.
Technical Specifications –
1. Easy to Assemble –
The iPong Topspin is quick and easy to set up as it assembles in seconds with no tools or equipment necessary.
The iPong Topspin table tennis robot comes in three parts- two lampshade-shaped stands and the primary motor part with an attached remote control.
2. Portable –
iPong Topspin table tennis training robot is small and lightweight, which also makes it easily portable. It is made out of plastic and is quite durable.
- Table tennis robot for consistent topspin feed, ideal for practicing basic forehand and backhand strokes with adjustable power and spin
- Holds up to 110 balls; Casts balls at an adjustable frequency (12 to 70 balls per minute)
- Remote controlled and battery-powered: 6-AA batteries
3. Easy and Adjustable to Use –
The robot uses 6 AA batteries to work and can hold up to 100-110 balls at once. The iPong Topspin table tennis robot comes with a wired remote control that can help you cast ball spin at an adjustable frequency ranging from 12 to 70 balls per minute, thus making ball frequency easily adjustable from your end of the table.
4. Battery Powered –
This battery-powered robot eliminates the headache of a plugin feature that creates endless possibilities by increasing portability.
Thus one can go from playing with friends to playing solo, eliminating the need to fold up the other half of the table tennis table.
5. Ball Capacity
The iPong Topspin table tennis training robot can also hold almost 100 balls, thus eliminating the need to stop and refill regularly.
iPong Topspin table tennis training robot works well with both the old celluloid 40mm balls as well as the new plastic 40+ ones.
Pros and Cons of iPong Topspin –
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- Table tennis robot for consistent topspin feed, ideal for practicing basic forehand and backhand strokes with adjustable power and spin
- Holds up to 110 balls; Casts balls at an adjustable frequency (12 to 70 balls per minute)
- Remote controlled and battery-powered: 6-AA batteries
My Review on iPong Topspin –
The iPong Topspin table tennis robot might seem inferior to the other robots available today, but the quality received is just suitable for the price. It’s one of the cheapest options available today in a table tennis training robot category.
Some robots, like the Butterfly Amicus Professional, cost close to $2,000! The iPong Topspin is on sale for less than $50. Therefore, you can’t expect the two robots to be anywhere near comparable.
It is an excellent recommendation for children or kids who don’t need the more advanced features. Thus, iPong Topspin should only purchase this if you look for table tennis robots for a recreational player or child.
It simply does not have the necessary elements to realistically aid in a player’s improvement at the succeeding stages and should not be purchased with the idea that it will.
If you want a professional-level robot that is not a burden on your pocket, then Newgy Robo-Pong 2040+ is the best choice.
The Y&T V-988 or Practice Partner 50 Table Tennis Robot is another robot you can check out that is slightly more expensive than the Newgy Robo-pong but is still a cheaper option to other professional level robots available in the market.
- Table tennis robot for consistent topspin feed, ideal for practicing basic forehand and backhand strokes with adjustable power and spin
- Holds up to 110 balls; Casts balls at an adjustable frequency (12 to 70 balls per minute)
- Remote controlled and battery-powered: 6-AA batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the table dimensions and weight?
The dimensions for the table are:
- Length: 12.5 x
- Breadth: 12.5 x
- Height: 9 inches;
And the table weighs 4.5 Pounds.
Does this only use batteries or is it an electrical plug-in also?
You can buy an AC adapter to use instead of batteries. The plug has to output 9 Volts and 2 Amps. Plug size is 5.5mm x 2.5mm and makes sure it is Center Pin Positive.
You can also buy a cord on amazon that works so you don’t need batteries. I got this SoulBay 12W Universal Muti Voltage AC/DC Adapter Switching Power Supply with 6 Selectable Adapter Plugs, Suitable for 3 V to 12 V Device on amazon and it works great.
Are balls not shooting at consistent speed?
If you have an iPONG Topspin check the batteries. Suppose you have the iPONG Original or iPONG Pro check to see that the A/C adaptor is plugged in all the way.
Balls are loaded but the rotating plate isn’t moving. What to do?
It can either be a manufacturing defect or because of overloading. Most of the time it’s the latter. Remove some of the balls from the top feeder.
Overloading the top with balls may be too heavy for the plate to rotate. If that doesn’t work then contact your seller.
Are the ping pong balls included? If yes, then how many?
No, it comes with 0 (zero) balls. You have to buy the balls separately, you can get practice balls quite cheaply but I opted to buy 100 3* balls from another supplier. It doesn’t hold any more than 100 so that is just the right amount.
It tends to retain about 5 or 6 balls at the end that don’t get fired so you do need to get quite a few to make it work properly. I would say that you should buy 50+ as a minimum.
Conclusion
In the end, the iPong Topspin table tennis robot is all said and done to meet the promise of no more wait for a training companion! More like a live competitor rather than a ‘playback feature,’ iPong Topspin robot can continuously blast more than 100 balls before needing a refill.
It models in minutes and never stops! Be the envy of the neighbors when they see this fun unit in action, or keep it as your secret weapon and let them wonder how you improved your game so fast!
Use IPong Topspin table tennis training robot for hours of enjoyment on any table tennis table. It’s an ingenious way to maximize the use of your existing table, and its modern, svelte design is gratifying and tailoring for any game room décor.