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” and is marketed for tennis.
  • The other is branded “Padel” and is marketed for 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,
  • Padel, or
  • Pickleball which requires physical changes too.

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 (named PADEL 1 on the control panel & Random Volleys on the app)
     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. Volley, Volley, Smash (named Padel 2 on the control panel & Volley, Volley, Smash on the app)
     In this mode, the machine fires shots in a repeating sequence: one forehand volley, one backhand volley 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.