Ball machine use
We have a ball machine for members to use to practice or in lieu of a hitting partner.
Set the ball machine up on the other side of the net, load it up with balls and you’re ready for a 30 to 90-minute practice/fitness session.
Learn more about our ball machine
Only club members are able to use the ball machine.
Club members may hire it for a single session (for a fee), or they can pay an annual ‘ball machine membership’ to use it multiple times (free-of-charge).
Casual hire
Club members can hire the ball machine for single sessions.
Casual hire is charged at $10 per 30 minutes.
The ball machine may be hired for up to 90 minutes.
Casual hire can be booked here
One off payments can be made when the machine is booked
Annual ball machine membership
Club members can pay an annual ball machine membership (in addition to your club membership fees).
This allows players to use the ball machine many times throughout the year free-of-charge.
This is best for those who hope to use the ball machine multiple times.
Annual ball machine fees:
- Adult: $60 per year
- Junior: $30 per year
- Family: $90 per year
We encourage annual ball machine memberships. It won’t take long to get your money back!
If you are interested purchasing the annual ball machine membership, please contact Tim at timber.me.shivers@gmail.com for further information.
You can only use the ball machine at the club.
Using the remote control you can choose and adjust the:
- speed (up to 130 km/hr)
- spin: slice and top spin
- drills - preset or random
Read the Spinfire Pro 2 ball machine instruction manual.
Help us to look after our ball machine by:
- moving it carefully - don’t drop down the step from the coach’s room. Ask for help if it is difficult for you to move.
- using only the balls provided. They are special long-lifespan balls - don’t mix them with regular tennis balls.
- not using the machine when the courts are wet. If the synthetic grass courts are damp please play on the hard courts, as moisture reduces the life of the balls.
Packing up the ball machine
At the end of your hitting session:
- put the balls in the buckets and return all equipment to the coach’s room
- reconnect the battery charger so the ball machine is ready for the next person
- return the instruction manual and remote control to the battery case.
- lock the coach’s room.
Booking the ball machine
Bookings can be made for those with ball machine membership, as well as those wanting to hire the machine for a single session.
Cost of using the ball machine:
- Ball machine members: free (make sure you sign in using your Club Spark username and password)
- Casual hire: $10 per 30 minutes (for club members without ball machine membership)
Note - if you are a ball machine member and you a bring hitting partner to use the machine, they are asked to pay hire fees.
Note:
- You can use the ball machine for one session per day only
- You can make a booking up to one week in advance