Florida Tennis Magazine recently visited a court in Miami for a video shoot and product review featuring a Tenniix ball machine. The two-hour session included several recreational players testing the machine in a variety of drills, along with Jacob Huang, Business Development Manager for Tenniix, who provided an overview of the company’s technology and training platform.
The session focused on evaluating how the machine performs during a typical practice environment and exploring some of the features that differentiate it from traditional ball machines.
According to Huang, one of the main goals behind the product was portability.
“Traditional ball machines were heavy and not easy to carry,” Huang said. “We wanted to make the machine more compact and easier to use. You can easily put it in the back of your car.”
The unit used during the session weighs approximately 18.7 pounds (8.5 kilograms), making it lighter than many traditional ball machines commonly found at clubs and academies.
Players spent much of the session experimenting with different drill settings, including changes in speed, spin, and ball placement. As the difficulty level increased, the machine began mixing in more spin and wider shot patterns.
“Level two is more difficult,” Huang explained. “We add more spin and then left and right.”
The adjustments were noticeable on court.
“Man, that was tough,” one player said after completing a sequence. “Really fast. Ball coming to the right. Really fast to the left.”
One of the features that generated the most discussion among participants was the machine’s app integration and voice-control capabilities. Through the app, users can select training modes and customize drills, while voice commands allow adjustments during a session.
“I like the portability aspect,” one player said. “And with the AI, you can control it from your voice and tell it, in the middle of a session, that you want to work on volleys or change it to baseline shots.”
For recreational players, another potential benefit is the ability to practice without coordinating schedules with a hitting partner.
“Instead of trying to find a partner to play with at a certain time, you can just go out to the court, bring it with you, and practice,” another participant noted.
Tenniix currently offers multiple configurations and upgrade options, including voice-control functionality and advanced camera-based tracking modules. The company has also introduced products for pickleball players, reflecting the continued growth of both sports and the increasing demand for technology-assisted training.
As training technology continues to evolve, ball machines are becoming more customizable and connected than in previous generations. The Miami session provided an opportunity for local players to experience some of those developments firsthand and see how they might fit into their own practice routines.
For more information about Tenniix products and training technology, or to purchase a machine, visit www.tenniix.ai The website includes details on available models, features, and upgrade options for both tennis and pickleball players.
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Written by Associate Editor Osvaldo Godoy. Video recorded by Mauricio Fernandez. Video edits by Nathalia Suarez.