The machine is battery operated, which reduce the need …show more content…
for an electrical outlet
Multiple users can use the machine at a time because of the capacity of balls the machine holds
2 year warranty Random Oscillator to practice different hits and strokes
Various Ball Speed
Can be used with a remote
Even though this machine has positive feature, there are many negatives associated with the machine especially with the price range that the machine is in. The negatives of the machine are:
The battery only has a playing time of 2-3 hours
The Machine holds 110 tennis balls
The machine is not on wheels and it weigh 35 lbs, which could be a struggle to pick up and move everyday.
No timeline is given about shipping and delivery
An extra battery pack cost an additional $175.00 A remote cost an additional $70
Overall, the Tennis Tutor ProLite Plus with a battery with the purchasing of just the machine and the shipping, which would be $45.25, would cost a grand total of $1,034.25. However, if we would to purchase the battery and remote along with the machine, the price would increase to $1,279.25. This would go over our $1,100 budget that we have put in place to purchase the machine. Therefore, we could not purchase every accessory that could go with the machine.
The fourth option for our purchase decision for AIM is the Edge Star by Silent Partner.
The Edge Star is also a battery-operated machine, which is beneficial when using it on the court because there is a limited access to an electrical outlet. Silent Partner, which is a tennis manufacturing company of “fine tennis ball machines” (Silent Partner) is established and manufactures its equipment in Toronto, Canada, but has a warehouse in Buffalo, New York. According to Silent Partner they only sell through their warehouse and online, which guarantees lower, competitive prices than other companies. In this case, one of the purchasing options is the Edge Star, which has a retail price of $ 949.00. Like many of the purchasing options that we have examined, there are positive features to the machine. The pros
are:
Machine is movable due to the attached wheels and handle
Random Oscillation option to practice different shots
Multiple users can use machine at once due to the capacity of balls and the oscillation mode on the machine
Battery Powered
Heavy-duty battery and faster recharging capability
Remote control is provided
Control Panel for clear visibility for setting
Holds 200 tennis balls
2 Year Warranty
Free Shipping and shipped the same day, if ordered before 11 am
Surprisingly, beside the pros that is correlated to the machine and the company, the Edge Star and Silent Partner has very few negatives feature. The cons are:
No information regarding delivery timeline
No light indicator for battery level
There are many positive aspects that make the Edge Star an attractive purchase for our company. However, we have take into consideration the price and the budget of the organization. In regards to price, the Edge Star is priced at $949.00 for just the machine; however, with the accessories and shipping being included in the price, the machine stays at the retail price.
The fifth and the final tennis ball machine option for purchasing that could be beneficial for AIM is the Wilson Portable Ball machine. The trusted brand of sports equipment, Wilson, is the maker of tennis ball machines.