Table Tennis Robot Buying Guide: Avoid An Expensive Mistake

When we launched the first version of Fastpong, one question came up again and again:

“Which table tennis robot do you recommend?”

We had plenty of experience with different robots. At exhibitions and demonstrations, we often had to use whatever was available, so over the years we tried many different systems.

But we never had a particularly strong recommendation.

The problem wasn't really which robot you chose. The problem was the hassle of using it.

The problem with traditional robot training

Table tennis robots are great for repetitive practice, but configuring more realistic exercises can quickly become complicated.

Imagine a single exercise consisting of four different balls:

• a ball for a forehand topspin
• a ball for a forehand push
• a ball for a backhand topspin
• a ball for a backhand push

Each ball may need a different placement, speed and spin.

Many table tennis robots can't produce a sequence like this at all. Those that can often require considerable programming and setup before you can start training.

With Fastpong FP02, the whole exercise is configured in advance. The robot delivers the different balls in sequence while the Fastpong tile settings change automatically as required.

And that's just one exercise.

A complete Fastpong lesson can contain multiple exercises with completely different robot and tile configurations, running automatically one after another.

From operating a robot to actually training

This was one of the biggest frustrations we experienced with robots at our early Fastpong events. Every time we wanted to change the training, we had to stop and deal with the robot.

FP02 removes that interruption.

No repeatedly programming the robot.
No trying to remember settings.
No breaking the flow of the session.

You simply train.

And that's only one part of Fastpong

Automatic robot control is only one benefit.

Fastpong also provides visual stimulus training, interactive targets, built-in lessons, custom training sessions, performance statistics, progress tracking, games and much more.

But even if you ignored all of those additional features, removing one of the biggest hassles of robot training makes the experience dramatically better.

Don't just buy a robot

When people shop for a table tennis robot, they naturally compare speed, spin, placement and ball frequency.

Those things matter, but there's a much more important question:

Will your robot improve your training — or interrupt it?

A standalone robot delivers balls.

Fastpong turns those balls into complete, automated, interactive training sessions.

Before choosing a robot, compare the leading table tennis robots and training systems to see which features actually matter during regular practice. If you're considering spending serious money on a table tennis robot, look at the complete Fastpong system before making your decision.

Because buying a standalone robot today without understanding what an integrated training system can do could be your most expensive mistake in table tennis.