The Power Pong Alpha table tennis robot is a 3-wheel head robot that shares most of its features with the Power Pong Beta, Delta and Omega. It's able to create "complex" training drills, involving a serve or return of serve, followed by a combination of balls with no spin, underspin, sidespin and topspin combinations.
The Power Pong Alpha provides you with a fully realistic training experience at a much lower price than other robots with comparable features.
It's upgradable to Beta, Delta and Omega.
Comparison vs other brands
The Alpha can produce spin combinations and similar products around the same price range can only do 1 type of a spin at a time.
Much higher priced products might have more memory slots for much higher price, but the other features and the quality of shots are the same.
Includes:
(the size of a car fob to keep in your pocket while playing)
Features
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Up to 6 balls with different type and amount of spin, speed, trajectory and placement can be set with each drill.
• Can produce a no-spin ball.
• Automatic Frequency control
• Have a random (RND) mode/settings to make ball placement less robotic.
• 22 Memory slots for saving your favorite drills.
• Pre-programmed drills are included and can be changed or adjusted.
• Come with a ball recycling net for continuous play.
• Covered by Power Pong’s three-years parts and labor warranty.
Power Pong Alpha vs Delta
The Power Pong Alpha can have a maximum of 6 balls per drill, compared to 8 balls per drill for the Power Pong Delta and Omega models. However, for many players, 6 balls will be plenty! The Alpha is not designed to produce extreme amount of spin like the Beta, Delta and Omega.
How does the control box work?
Introduction
Here's a walkthrough of the Power Pong Alpha Control Box (showing the 2001 model which works in the same way):
Types of Shots
We show a side spin serve, a long under spin push, followed by 2 topspin and couple of lobs one with under spin and the other with topspin.
Product Manual
A hard-copy product manual is not included by the manufacturer but you can find it below:
About Power Pong
Power Pong robots are made in Hungary at a factory that makes robots for a well-known table tennis brand. Power Pong robots come with an excellent warranty and are supported by reliable US-based technical support service.
3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
Power Pong offers 3 years parts and labor warranty and that includes a quick fix or replace service. In the very rare case when something would go wrong Power Pong will fix or replace your machine and send it back to you within couple of days after receiving it. Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
10-Day Return Policy
Power Pong robots can be returned within 10 days. Please see our return policy. A restocking fee of 15% of the robot price will apply. Returned robots must be in the original package in clean resalable condition.
Parts are guaranteed to be available within 5 years of purchase.
The Power Pong ALPHA is very similar to the Power Pong 2001, but it has updated electronics built into the main unit, and the thick parallel cord is replaced with a thin cable.
It comes with 12 pre-saved drills and you can store 22 of your favorites.
POWER PONG ALPHA | POWER PONG DELTA | POWER PONG OMEGA | |
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee |
UPGRADABLE | Yes | Yes | Ongoing app updates |
CONTROL | Control box and connects with a thin, light cable. | Control box and connects with a thin, light cable. | Android Tablet supplied and/or any IOS / Android device |
BALL FREQUENCY | 5~100 Balls Per Minute | 5~120 Balls Per Minute | 5~120 Balls Per Minute |
GROUPING DRILLS TOGETHER | No | Yes | Yes |
CATEGORIZE DRILLS WITH TAGS | No | No | Yes |
PROGRAMMABLE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RANDOM SETTINGS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BALL SPEED SETTINGS | 1-19 | 1-25 | 1-25 |
SUGGEST FEATURES AND FIXES DIRECTLY | No | No | Yes |
PRE-PROGRAMMED DRILLS | 12, can be modified or deleted. | 40, can be modified or deleted. | 40, can be modified or deleted. |
AMOUNT OF SPIN | No spin - medium spin | No spin - extreme spin | No spin - extreme spin |
SPIN SETTINGS | 5 for topspin, 4 for backspin, 4 for right sidespin, 4 for left sidespin. | 7 for topspin, 5 for backspin, 6 for right sidespin, 6 for left sidespin. | 7 for topspin, 5 for backspin, 6 for right sidespin, 6 for left sidespin. |
SPIN TYPES | Topspin, backspin, left sidespin, right sidespin, top/left spin, top/right spin, back/left spin, back/right spin, no spin. | Topspin, backspin, left sidespin, right sidespin, top/left spin, top/right spin, back/left spin, back/right spin, no spin. | Topspin, backspin, left sidespin, right sidespin, top/left spin, top/right spin, back/left spin, back/right spin, no spin. |
CREATE DRILLS DIRECTLY ON THE APP | No | No | Yes |
SHARE DRILLS WITH OTHERS | No | No | Yes |
DRILL SEQUENCING | No | Yes (Sequences) | Yes (Sequences) |
DRILL VIDEOS | Yes. Viewable on Youtube. | Yes. Viewable on Youtube. | Yes. Viewable from the app |
SHOT TYPES | Low to medium amount of spin settings, slow loop, fast loop, counter, smash, flat kill, dead block, push, chop, lob, serves with spin variations. | Low to extreme amount of spin settings, slow loop, fast loop, counter, smash, flat kill, dead block, push, chop, lob, serves with spin variations. | Low to extreme amount of spin settings, slow loop, fast loop, counter, smash, flat kill, dead block, push, chop, lob, serves with spin variations. |
ELEV. MOVEMENT | Deflector plate; permits very quick up/down placements | Deflector plate; permits very quick up/down placements | Deflector plate; permits very quick up/down placements |
DRILL ORDERING | No | No | Any way the user wants. Each drill can have a custom name and order can be changed. |
FREQUENCY CONTROL | Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) provides automatic, more natural timing between shots of varying speed and spin. | Individual Frequency Control (IFC) allows you to individually adjust timing between two programmed balls. | Individual Frequency Control (IFC) allows you to individually adjust timing between two programmed balls. |
WIRELESS REMOTE | Yes (supplied). RF Remote has Start, Stop, & Frequency +/- buttons. Can connect up to 4 remotes to a robot. | Yes (supplied). RF Remote has Start, Stop, & Frequency +/- buttons. Can connect up to 4 remotes to a robot. | Yes (supplied). RF Remote has Start, Stop, & Frequency +/- buttons. Can connect up to 4 remotes to a robot. |
INTERVAL TRAINING | No | Yes. Cycle pauses and then restarts play automatically. Custom play/break periods can be programmed. | Yes. Cycle pauses and then restarts play automatically. Custom play/break periods can be programmed. |
BALLS INCLUDED | 100 3*** Power Pong balls | 100 3*** Power Pong balls | 100 3*** Power Pong balls |
CARRY/STORAGE BAG | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BALLS RECYCLING NET | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SIDE NET ATTACHMENT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CONTROLLER ATTACHMENT | Slip-on metal bracket, detachable from controller. | Slip-on metal bracket, detachable from controller. | Slip-on metal bracket, detachable from controller. |
HOW DOES WHEEL SPEEDDETERMINE SPIN TYPE AND SPEED/SPIN RATIO? | Speed and direction of wheels relative to each other, forward and backward spinning. | Speed and direction of wheels relative to each other, forward and backward spinning. | Speed and direction of wheels relative to each other, forward and backward spinning. |
MEMORY CAPACITY | 22 Memory slots | 99 Memory slots | Virtually unlimited memory. 6Gb storage included on supplied tablet and can be extended with Micro SD (TF) card. |
MIRROR FUNCTION | No | No | Yes-used to make drills run correctly for either right or left handed players, or quickly create a new drill variation. |
OSC. MOVEMENT | Deflector plate; permits very quick left/right placements | Deflector plate; permits very quick left/right placements | Deflector plate; permits very quick left/right placements |
APP LANGUAGE | Manual in English | Manual in English | English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean |
ROT. MOVEMENT | N/A (no head rotation) | N/A (no head rotation) | N/A (no head rotation) |
SAMPLING BUTTON | Yes (also on remote) | Yes (also on remote) | Yes (also on remote) |
SERVE DELAY | No | Yes-drills that begin with a serve have a short delay added at start of each repetition to simulate the pause at the start of a point in a real game. | Yes-drills that begin with a serve have a short delay added at start of each repetition to simulate the pause at the start of a point in a real game. |
SERVE NUMBER & ORDER | No | Different serves in order, or randomly. | Different serves in order, or randomly. |
SET BREAK TIMES BETWEEN DRILLS | No | Yes | Yes |
STOPPING BALL DELIVERY | Button press on remote, or turn knob on controller to off position. | Button press on remote or controller. Also Cycle can stop/start play automatically. | Button press on remote or controller. Also Cycle can stop/start play automatically. |
TABLE THICKNESS ADJUSTABLE | Yes, rubber tips screw/unscrew to accommodate table thickness from 3/8" to 1" (9mm to 25mm) | Yes, rubber tips screw/unscrew to accommodate table thickness from 3/8" to 1" (9mm to 25mm) | Yes, rubber tips screw/unscrew to accommodate table thickness from 3/8" to 1" (9mm to 25mm) |
WEIGHT (NET/GROSS) | 20.2 lb./24.0 lb.* | 20.2 lb./24.0 lb.* | 20.2 lb./24.0 lb.* |
DIMENSIONS (FOLDED) | 9.5"W x 31"H x 12.75"D | 9.5"W x 31"H x 12.75"D | 9.5"W x 31"H x 12.75"D |
DIMENSIONS (UNFOLDED) | 62"W x 33.75"H x 63"D | 62"W x 33.75"H x 63"D | 62"W x 33.75"H x 63"D |
# & TYPE OF WHEELS | Three 4" foam. | Three 4" foam. | Three 4" foam. |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Hungary, except carry case, power supply, & tablet which are from China. | Hungary, except carry case, power supply, & tablet which are from China. | Hungary, except carry case, power supply, & tablet which are from China. |
POWER PCB | Located in Base, very close to motors. | Located in Base, very close to motors. | Located in Base, very close to motors. |
POWER SUPPLY | External wall wart with Euro power cord & US plug adapter. Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz; Output: 24V, 3A. | External wall wart with Euro power cord & US plug adapter. Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz; Output: 24V, 3A. | External wall wart with Euro power cord & US plug adapter. Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz; Output: 24V, 3A. |
SILENT MODE | Yes, there are no fans, and motors stop when ball delivery stops. | Yes, there are no fans, and motors stop when ball delivery stops. | Yes, there are no fans, and motors stop when ball delivery stops. |
SPARE PARTS/TOOLS INCLUDED | Rubber bands for side nets, Wheel Adjustment Gauge, 2mm & 4mm Hex Wrenches (for replacing & adjusting wheels). | Rubber bands for side nets, Wheel Adjustment Gauge, 2mm & 4mm Hex Wrenches (for replacing & adjusting wheels). | Rubber bands for side nets, Wheel Adjustment Gauge, 2mm & 4mm Hex Wrenches (for replacing & adjusting wheels). |
PRICE | $1,447.00 | $1,847.00 | $1,977.00 |