7 benefits of using a table tennis robot

[@TomLodziak]

I’m a big fan of the Power Pong Omega robot used in this video. You can read my review here: www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/review-power-pong-omega-robot/ There are many other table tennis robots available too. You can read my overview of buying a robot here: www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/guide-buying-table-tennis-robot/

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Thanks for the video. Tom, I'm in the process of buying this robot ( butterfly amicus prime). Why do you choose this one ? Same factory ( Hungary), same Hardware, same firmware ( from HU manufacturer) the only difference is the Apps: powerpong ( US app/investor) and Butterfly Europe ( German App). Many thanks in advance for any info.

[@TomLodziak]

@@NoTengoIlusiones Yes, the robots are basically the same. I chose Power Pong as the price was a little bit better. I don't think it matters too much which one you use. Both are excellent.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

@@TomLodziak thank you. I've contacted the "manufacturer" of powerpong. The only difference it's the APP. Firmware updates, HW it's all from Hungarian factory. Cheers.

[@kaydenfahrenheit2449]

they are also perfect for people like me who have no friends that play Table tennis

[@rz9018]

There are apps where people organize table tennis meet ups

[@kitcooks]

I have no friends, my friend is the ping pong 🏓 robot

[@AllanYangUSA]

Friends? What are those?!

[@kaanhaagaming9415]

Same

[@danni90s]

Or have friends that play but is pretty bad

[@Franky_1974]

Great video! Thanks very much. I often use our robot in the training sessions with our youth players. They learn the technique much faster than usual. I can correct them well during the exercises and they have a lot of fun doing it.

[@WillyVLD]

Great video Tom, I love mine, I have the butterfly alternative, but it helped me a lot to counter backspin, sure my footwork (collecting all the balls) got trained as well, but even if you miss 10 balls, you're not annoying your trainings buddy who needs to collect the ball every time.

[@marcosmusixpcmusicam]

Thanks for the video, I'm a coach in a small club, we have a robot since the pandemic, it doesn't just collect the balls, you have to collect them and put them back in the receptacle, but we have a net and all that. The problem is that you don't see a paddle on the other side, you don't see the intention of the other player who is not there... and since that is artificial, we have stayed away from the robot. But it is true that it should serve in some technical aspects... although since the ball always comes the same, it does not prepare you as much for real situations.

[@TomLodziak]

Agreed. A robot won't help you read an opponent's strokes and body movements. So it's very important to spend more time playing with real opponents. But a robot can be very useful to improve technique, footwork, rallying skills and other things mentioned in the video.

[@1markus111]

Great Tom! Your enthusiasm about the Robot is absolutely infectious!!

[@judithmorgan6070]

Great video Tom. The other aspect of a robot is that it comes with a purpose built collecting net, so although not technically the robot, it allows lots of serving practice, without having to pick the balls up from off the floor.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, that's true. The net is very useful for service practice.

[@judithmorgan6070]

@@TomLodziak Especially when the robot tablet hasn't been recharged overnight!

[@jankanning]

Great Video, we also often use a Jola TT Buddy robot aspecially for our young players to practice the correct technic for top or backspin in table tennis club. It´s really helpfull to correct or practice the returns. Greetings from Bavaria

[@garethfox949]

I love the enthusiasm, it has certainly made me think about using our club's robot!😄

[@rudylion1469]

😆

[@maddean3893]

I definitely need to work on my consistency and rallying skills. I am also fed up with partners that do not want to play drills but simply just want to play a game. How on earth shall one improve a certain skill when you‘re only focusing on winning. Before quitting TT (again) I am looking forward to play my drills alone and join the others for a game of fun when I am done. That’s one big benefit from a robot.

[@KA-eu9sy]

1. Improve your technique 2. Attack backspin 3. Rallying skills 4. Ball placement 5. Returning serves 6. Footwork 7. Fitness

[@robertssen]

Gracias! Very amusing and funny to watch video with great information. You sure convinced me

[@bernhardbrix969]

Very good overview on the benefits using a robot. Very nice socks, by the way.

[@TomLodziak]

Ha! Glad someone noticed the socks!

[@skaposzczet]

Don't have space for table and cash for robot. For now I will use quest 2 and eleven table tennis with table tennis robot build in. I must say that your videos help me to improve in my ranking in this virtual reality game.

[@MrTinykin]

For each serial, try to make that first ball as best quality as you can. Reason is that this best reflects a match situation.

[@garylshelton2463]

I would love to see you review the new PongBot Omni S Pro robot.

[@danwongphoto]

this was such a good video!! thanks tom

[@stevecodrington1598]

Great video Tom👌

[@PianistsRavel]

Who would be against a robot just as good as someone just feeding you balls out of a basket. Baseball has pitching machines so you can become instinctive on technique and timing. The same for table tennis. I'm a newbie so I bought a robot and a 6x3 table just to practice alone on my strokes. The table hasn't arrive so I practiced sitting on the floor receiving bounces while I worked on back hands and forehand pushes. I bought a Joola 120 ball holder that can fluctuates the timing of balls out and top and back spin settings. Maybe an automatic positioning model will be next. Nice video to reinforce the positivity of robot trainer.

[@chasf3433]

Just make sure you get a robot that has separate adjustments for spin and speed. With some cheap single wheel robots you can end up with far to much spin if you want the balls to come faster which is unrealistic for normal table play practice.

[@abirmathur9046]

Hi Tom, great video. Many of the mid range robots (such as newgy 2055) dont offer no spin balls. Do you think this is a shortcoming, especially for beginners? Also many robots just offer one intensity of spin (altbough this can be varied by choosing a different speed setting). Would be good to get your thoughts before I purchase a robot. Many thanks.

[@outrospection4all]

another proof the robots are uprising - will give them my vote if they're standing!

[@vllad74]

I don't know how can anybody question the benefits of the table tennis robot...

[@emil8367]

Thanks Tom for great video ! can you please give us some thoughts about what would you choose comparing Butterfly Amicus Prime vs Power Pong Omega (or maybe you can say about Joola Infinity Early Bird, not sure about quality of it) ?

[@TomLodziak]

The PowerPong Omega and the Butterfly Amicus Prime use the same hardware. It's just the software which is different. To be honest, there really isn't much difference between the two. Both are very good.

[@tonyhahn1955]

thanks for this video, I find it very helpful. Can you please make a video about your favorite drills using the robot? Like which ones you find most helpful. I am an amateur player, got a simple robot (Robo-Pong 2055) as a gift from my friend but don't know how to make the most out of it.

[@Khan-ys1dn]

Plz send me link to order it online

[@hotelthecanopy8257]

Awsome

[@mirzaomerasevic258]

Where is best to buy such a robot, can you give us some info?

[@pongbotsports]

Welcome to take a look at ours. 🥰

[@bruceli9094]

Which robot is suitable for a mid sized table tennis? Thanks

[@TomLodziak]

You will need to get a robot which sits on the table. Something like this... bribartt.co.uk/product/joola-buddy-v300-table-tennis-robot-collection-net-balls/?ref=8204

[@ZHINA97]

hello please if it is possible let me know witch robo is good for

[@pongbotsports]

We own several advanced models that suit from beginners to pros.

[@Hesselaer]

Hey Tom I know this isn’t the subject but if you are looking at improving your backhand, I think you should focus more on depth. At the moment your shots seem quite shallow

[@TomLodziak]

Nice observation. I have another video about this subject very soon.

[@oldandcrankyman]

Hi Tom, just wondering what you think of return boards and how they compare (favorably and unfavorably) to a robot. Any insights?

[@TomLodziak]

I've not actually used a return board, so I can't compare from direct experience. However, I imagine there's not that much you can do with a return board apart from very basic drilling.

[@veasnatep4504]

How much for this robot?

[@OfficialKV24]

Hi Tom. Pls where can I buy this Robot pls. I want the same one. You are playing with. Thank you.

[@TomLodziak]

It's a Power Pong Omega. More information here: www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/review-power-pong-omega-robot/

[@gergelyrosta]

Nice socks Tom :-)

[@hesperrodriguez1930]

How much is the table tennis robot?

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Around 1800 Us

[@TomLodziak]

Current price in the UK is £1699. In the US, $1897.

[@Waingro808]

Don't worry. There are cheaper ones around $150 USD

[@shamooragha6874]

@@Waingro808 where can i buy one with that price, please?!

[@Waingro808]

@@shamooragha6874 Ipong Original or v300

[@samid4248]

May I ask what is the legit website for power pong?

[@TomLodziak]

UK: www.powerpong.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/power-pong-omega-table-tennis-robot?ref=tomlodziak USA: www.powerpong.org/products/power-pong-omega-table-tennis-robot?ref=dwfwx3goabs Australia: powerpong.com.au/products/power-pong-omega-table-tennis-robot?ref=dwfwx3goabs

[@shamooragha6874]

Where can i get cheep table tennis robot about 150$

[@yunghanhuang8188]

too expensive

[@rz9018]

So much robot this robot that. Why not marry one

[@TomLodziak]

We are engaged to be married next week.

[@tomsawyer2112]

I am a bit disappointed by this kind of 3wheels robot, I own an Amicus, because their backspin throws loose much speed (translated in less depth and height) compared to their topspin, backspin and topspin balls supposed to land at the same spot need different settings/placements on the tablet, this lack of speed on backspin must be compensated programming more height and depth in the app, not very logic, the software should do the compensation, not the user... for the price, this is very disappointing...

[@TomLodziak]

I've not had the same experience as you. From what I understand the Butterfly Amicus and Power Pong Omega are made in the same factory, so should be similar. I have found it really easy to set up drills with the Power Pong and for the robot to send balls with the spin, speed and placement that I need.

[@humanyoda]

Too much emotion, for my taste.

[@peterswenson7795]

I clicked thumb-down Tom. Much prefer your regular suave, sexy, rakish, understated style with your classy accent. Probably works better too on your nights out on the town. But great video.

[@TomLodziak]

First time I have been described as having a "suave, sexy, rakish, understated style". I need to get that printed on a t-shirt.

[@wihmib]

Ok boomer