Power Pong Robot Comparison Chart
This chart compares models released in 2021. For earlier models see: Power Pong Robot Comparison Chart (2019 models)
Power Pong Omega | Power Pong Delta | Power Pong Alpha+ (formerly Beta) | Power Pong Alpha (discontinued) | |
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Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 years Parts Availabilty Guarantee | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee | 2 years + PP 1 year + 5 year Parts Availabilty Guarantee |
Upgradable | Ongoing app updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Control | Android/iOS Device | Control box and connects with a thin, light cable. | Control box and connects with a thin, light cable. | Control box and connects with a thin, light cable. |
Ball Frequency | 5~120 Balls Per Minute | 5~120 Balls Per Minute | 5~100 Balls Per Minute | 5~100 Balls Per Minute |
Grouping drills together | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Categorize drills with tags | Yes | No | No | No |
Programmable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Random Settings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ball Speed Settings | 1-25 | 1-25 | 1-19 | 1-19 |
Suggest features and fixes directly to developers | Yes | No | No | No |
Pre-Programmed Drills | 40, can be modified or deleted. | 40, can be modified or deleted. | 30, can be modified or deleted. | 12, can be modified or deleted. |
Amount of Spin | No Spin to Extreme Spin | No Spin to Extreme Spin | No Spin to Medium Spin | No Spin to Medium Spin |
Spin Settings | 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. | 5 for topspin, 4 for backspin, 4 for right sidespin, 4 for left sidespin. | 5 for topspin, 4 for backspin, 4 for right sidespin, 4 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. | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
Share drills with others | Yes | No | No | No |
Drill Sequencing | Yes (Sequences) | Yes (Sequences) | No | No |
Drill Videos | Yes. Viewable from the app | Yes. Viewable on Youtube. | Yes. Viewable on Youtube. | Yes. Viewable on Youtube. |
Shot Types | 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. | Low to medium amount of spin sttings, slow loop, fast loop, counter, smash, flat kill, dead block, push, chop, lob, serves with spin variations. | Low to medium amount of spin sttings, 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 | Deflector plate; permits very quick up/down placements |
Drill Ordering | Any way the user wants. Each drill can have a custom name and order can be changed. | No | No | No |
Frequency Control | 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. | Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) provides automatic, more natural timing between shots of varying speed and spin. | Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) provides automatic, more natural timing between shots of varying speed and spin. |
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. | Yes (supplied). RF Remote has Start, Stop, & Frequency +/- buttons. Can connect up to 4 remotes to a robot. |
Interval Training | 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. | No | No |
Balls Included | 100 High Quality Training Balls | 100 High Quality Training Balls | 100 High Quality Training Balls | 100 High Quality Training Balls |
Carry/Storage Bag | No | No | No | No |
Balls Recycling Net | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Net Attachment | Yes | 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. | Slip-on metal bracket, detachable from controller. |
How does wheel speed determine spin type & 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. | Speed and direction of wheels relative to each other, forward and backward spinning. |
Memory Capacity | Virtually unlimited memory. 6Gb storage included on supplied tablet and can be extended with Micro SD (TF) card. | 99 Memory slots | 50 Memory slots | 22 Memory slots |
Mirror Function | Yes-used to make drills run correctly for either right or left handed players, or quickly create a new drill variation. | No | No | No |
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 | Deflector plate; permits very quick left/right placements |
App Language | English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean | Manual in English | Manual in English | Manual in English |
Rot. Movement | N/A (no head rotation) | 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) | Yes (also on remote) |
Serve Delay | 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. | 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. | No |
Serve Number & Order | Different serves in order, or randomly. | Different serves in order, or randomly. | No | No |
Set break times between drills | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Stopping Ball Delivery | 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. | Button press on remote, or turn knob on controller to off position. | Button press on remote, or turn knob on controller to off position. |
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) | 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. | 20.2 lb./24.0 lb. |
Robot 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 | 9.5"W x 31"H x 12.75"D |
Robot 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 | 62"W x 33.75"H x 63"D |
# & Type of Wheels | Three 4" foam. | Three 4" foam. | Three 4" foam. | Three 4" foam. |
Country of Origin | Hungary, except power supply, & tablet which are from China. | Hungary, except power supply, & tablet which are from China. | Hungary, except power supply, & tablet which are from China. | Hungary, except 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. | 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. | 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. | 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). | Rubber bands for side nets, Wheel Adjustment Gauge, 2mm & 4mm Hex Wrenches (for replacing & adjusting wheels). |
Power Pong Omega | Power Pong Delta | Power Pong Alpha+ | Power Pong Alpha | |
Price: | $1,995 | $1,795 | $1,595 | $1,297 |