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Pace S Pro

A powerful, precise and highly programmable ball machine built for serious and realistic tennis training.

8.3 /10
Elouan Tennis Rating
23 field-test ratings
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✓ Tested by Elouan Tennis Availability United States · Canada · Europe · United Kingdom · Australia / New Zealand · Asia · Middle East · Latin America · Worldwide ✓ Mobile App AI Level Advanced Release Year 2025 Typical U.S. Price $1,600 Weight 48.50 lb Capacity 150 balls Max Speed 80 mph Battery Life 5 h
OVERVIEW

About this ball machine

The Pace S Pro is a high-end tennis ball machine designed for demanding and highly customizable training. It combines excellent ball quality, precise placement, strong court coverage and extensive control over pace, spin and trajectory.

Its ability to change settings from one ball to the next makes it possible to create realistic point patterns rather than simple repetitive drills. AI-powered features add even more variety by adapting sessions to the player's position and movement.

After extensive long-term use, the Pace S Pro has proven to be one of the most complete and capable machines we have tested.

MANUFACTURER DATA

Technical specifications

Ball delivery

Minimum speed
10 mph
Maximum speed
80 mph
Minimum feed interval
1.5 sec
Maximum feed interval
10 sec
Topspin
✓
Backspin / slice
✓
Sidespin
✕
Lob capability
✓

Machine

Release year
2025
Weight
48.50 lb
Ball capacity
150 balls
Length
37 in
Width
56 in
Height
70 in
Warranty
12 months
Transport wheels
✓
Trolley handle
✓
FEATURES

Programming, oscillation & smart features

✓ Horizontal oscillation
✓ Vertical oscillation
✓ Random oscillation
✓ Pre-programmed drills
✓ Custom drills
✓ Mobile app
✓ Remote control
✓ Start delay
✓ Player tracking
✓ Interactive rally

Battery & power

Battery life (min)
2 hours
Battery life (max)
5 hours
Charging time
4 hours
Removable battery
✓
AC power option
✕

Positioning

AI feature level
Advanced
Skill levels
Beginner, Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, Competitive, High Performance, Coach, Club
Best uses
Technique, Repetition, Footwork, Match Simulation, Solo Training, Coaching, Club Training
ELOUAN TENNIS FIELD TEST

What it really feels like on court

These ratings reflect our real on-court experience. They are not laboratory measurements unless specifically stated.

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Ball Quality & Feel

How the ball actually feels when you play against the machine.

Ball speed feel 9.0 / 10
Ball heaviness / impact 9.0 / 10
Ball realism 8.0 / 10
Topspin feel 9.5 / 10
Backspin / slice feel 8.5 / 10
Ball feed mechanism quality 8.5 / 10
Flat ball quality 8.5 / 10
Ball height / trajectory range 9.0 / 10
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Accuracy & Court Coverage

Precision, consistency and how effectively the machine uses the court.

Placement consistency 8.5 / 10
Feed quality, rhythm and timing 8.0 / 10
Trajectory consistency 8.5 / 10
Oscillation accuracy 8.5 / 10
Court coverage 9.5 / 10
On-court performance 9.0 / 10
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Smart Features & Drills

Software, AI and the quality of the training tools built around the machine.

App / software quality 8.5 / 10
Statistics / analytics quality 2.0 / 10
AI performance 8.0 / 10
Custom drill quality 8.5 / 10
Pre-made drills quality 7.0 / 10
Spin combination flexibility 8.0 / 10
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Usability, Build & Value

Day-to-day practicality, construction quality and whether the machine feels worth its price.

Build quality 9.0 / 10
Portability 8.0 / 10
Value for money 9.0 / 10

Field test notes

Excellent ball quality with convincing pace, weight and spin. Placement is precise and remarkably consistent, while the ability to vary speed, spin and trajectory from ball to ball creates realistic sequences. Suitable for intensive training and challenging enough for advanced players.<br />

What we liked

Excellent ball quality, powerful spin, precise placement, outstanding consistency, extensive drill customization and highly effective AI training features.

What could be better

Premium price and a feature-rich interface that can take some time to master. AI modes are impressive but still have room for further refinement.

OUR VERDICT

Our benchmark for advanced ball-machine training. Powerful, precise and exceptionally customizable, the Pace S Pro delivers some of the most realistic and demanding sessions we’ve experienced. Its combination of ball quality, programming and AI makes it one of the most complete machines we’ve tested.<br />

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Comments & feedback

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One response to “Pace S Pro”

  1. PACEACE PRO – REVIEW AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

    After more than a year of use, the PaceAce Pro has clearly become our main training tool.

    We use it very intensively: around 1 to 1.5 hours per session, five times a week, and it is still performing extremely well. After all those hours on court, it remains reliable, robust and just as effective as when we first started using it.

    What we particularly appreciate are its unique AI features, especially Recovery Trigger and Match Challenge. These are not just gimmicks: they genuinely work well and allow us to train very specific match situations in a realistic way.

    Over the months, we have created a wide variety of drills and use the machine for both technical work and very specific tactical situations. It can perfectly suit a recreational player, but it also has everything needed for demanding training sessions, including professional-level use.

    That is clearly how we use it ourselves, and it has become an essential part of our training setup.

    After more than a year and hundreds of hours of use, we still recommend it without hesitation.

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