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Acemate Tennis Ball Machine Lets You Simulate Rally Exchanges

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:40:40 +0000

Tennis ball machines have long been a staple of training tools for tennis players of all skill levels. Problem is, it’s just a robot chucking balls at pre-programmed settings, so it’s never going to feel like you’re playing against a competitive athlete drawing up shots on the fly. The Acemate changes that. Billed as a “tennis rally robot,” the device is meant to simulate the sequence of back-and-forth shots that happen during tight, closely-fought games. You know, those exchanges that […]

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The Best Tennis Aids And Gadgets To Help You Ace Your Next Game

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:19:54 +0000

Tennis is a hard sport. Not only is it exhausting because of the constant movement, it requires quick reflexes and plenty of precision. It’s mentally-demanding, too, requiring you to stay focused at all times. Because it’s so challenging, finding small successes can feel very rewarding, whether it be hitting a perfect slice or closing a tough match in the local courts. The popularity of tennis has grown exponentially over the years, with more and more people showing keen interest in […]

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Huupe Puts A Giant TV On A Basketball Backboard For Playing On-Demand Training Videos

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:08:30 +0000

Smart home workout equipment has revolutionized the fitness industry, bringing guided workouts and group classes into people’s homes in a way that’s both time-efficient for individuals and very profitable for businesses. It just works. As such, it’s not a surprise we continue to see new outfits applying the same model for new types of training. With the Huupe, they’re looking to bring the same guided workouts to the basketball court. That’s right, someone’s making a Peloton to help you realize […]

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Improve Your Drives, Putts, And More With The Best Golf Gadgets

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:27:16 +0000

Golf is a beautiful game. It’s competitive yet leisurely at the same time. It can be just as frustrating playing alone as it is playing against better competition. However, it can also be just as exhilarating in either instance. You don’t need to be a certain height, a certain weight, a certain age, or a certain build to do well. So long as you can swing a stick, you have a shot. While golf feels more inclusive than many other […]

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Playpulse One Turns The Exercise Bike Into A Full-Fledged Gaming System

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:12:12 +0000

A spin bike makes for great exercise. Problem is, most people just don’t have the motivation to do it on their own, which is why many stationary bikes now come with online group classes, guided workouts, and all sorts of prerecorded content that make the solitary pursuit feel a lot more social. Instead of going the same route, the Playpulse One looks to motivate its users by integrating their workout with video games, essentially turning the grueling exercise into immersive […]

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A Pair Of Impellers On The Chest Allow The Electrified Wingsuit To Send Pilots Flying Upwards

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:48:53 +0000

Wingsuiting has been around since the turn of the century, allowing crazy daredevils with dreams of flight to soar in the air for extended periods until gravity eventually takes its toll and they’re forced to deploy a parachute. For the whole time it’s been around, though, folks have relied on gravity to propel them forward, which, sadly, means you’re also slowly descending at the same time. The Electrified Wingsuit changes that. A collaboration between stuntman Peter Salzmann and the BMW […]

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Ninebot Gokart PRO Brings A Fun Ride That Will Let You Drift Like A Pro

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:13:19 +0000

Remember when Ninebot released a kit that turned their Minibot hoverboard into a functional go-kart? Yeah, that was awesome, turning an erstwhile novelty ride into a motorized four-wheeler you can race around a track. The Ninebot GoKart PRO takes that clever kit and turns it into a full-fledged vehicle for racing around the tracks. No, this isn’t one of those crazy 200cc go-karts that can go 100mph. It’s not quite the kind of thing people with Formula One aspirations will […]

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Use The Nurvv Run Smart Insoles To Get Precise Running Data That You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:57:26 +0000

Most people track their runs using a wrist-worn device, whether it be an armband, a sports watch, or a full-fledged smartwatch. As powerful as those things are for activity monitoring, you’re still measuring things your feet do with sensors on your wrist, making its accuracy just slightly questionable. The Nurvv Run should be able to acquire more precise information. A sensor-equipped pair of insoles, the device captures its running data right from the part of your body that actually comes […]

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Uball Is An 8.5-Foot Tall Basketball Hoop Set You Can Carry Like A Backpack

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:32:28 +0000

Remember the Swish, a basketball hoop with a backboard you can carry like a backpack and strap on to any pole, so you can shoot jumpers and drive layups anywhere with a tall structure in sight? It’s great. The Uball, however, takes it to another level, combining those with a telescoping pole, so you can finally set up a basketball game anywhere you darn well please. That’s right, it’s a portable basketball set that you can carry like a pair […]

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Form Swim Goggles Can Overlay Your Swimming Metrics On The Lens In Real-Time

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:51:33 +0000

There’s no shortage of multi-sport GPS watches that can monitor and record your swimming metrics, measuring your performance at every stroke, turn, and race. Problem is, you’d have to look at your watch in order to see any information, which you probably don’t want to do when you’re trying to finish every lap at the fastest speed you can. The Form Swim Goggles offer a more functional alternative. At a glance, it looks just like any regular swimming goggles, with […]

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