Difference between the Pro 2 and Padel ball machines

• This article applies only to v2 Bluetooth machines. To identify whether you have a v1, v2, or v2 Bluetooth machine, please refer to this article here.

What You Need to Know

• The Spinfire Pro 2 Ball Machine and the Spinfire Padel Ball Machine are mechanically identical.
• The only visible difference is the control panel labeling:
  • One panel is branded “Pro 2”.
  • The other is branded “Padel”.
• Both models provide the same functions and features.

How the App Works

• Both machines connect to the Spinfire App, which allows you to configure and run drills.
• Inside the app, you can select your preferred sport from the Settings → Sport Mode Type menu.
• You can choose either:
  • Tennis, or
  • Padel.

What Changes in Sport Mode

• When you choose Tennis, the app will display a tennis court diagram for positioning drills.
• When you choose Padel, the app will instead display a padel court diagram.
• Selecting Padel mode unlocks two extra vertical drills designed specifically for padel training:
  1. Vertical Oscillation (Option 2)
     The machine will vary shot elevation between high and low within a configurable range (from 90 to 200). This introduces vertical variation so not all balls come at the same height, more closely mimicking real padel play.
  2. Forehand–Backhand–Smash/Bandeja Cycle (Option 3)
     In this mode, the machine fires shots in a repeating sequence: one forehand, one backhand, and then a smash or bandeja. This simulates common padel rally patterns by mixing regular returns with overhead/attack-style shots.

Which Machine Should I Choose?

• Functionally, both machines are the same and interchangeable.
• If you primarily play tennis, the Pro 2 control panel may feel more natural.
• If you are a padel player, the Padel-branded machine may be a better fit.
• Regardless of your choice, both models can be switched between sports using the app at any time.

Summary

• No matter which model you own, you have access to both Tennis and Padel training modes.
• The difference is branding on the control panel, not performance or features.
• When in Padel mode, you get access to two additional vertical drills: one that oscillates shot height and one that cycles forehand, backhand, and overhead shots repeatedly.