IPONG Catch Net - Compact Carbon Fiber Edition
See also: IPONG Telescoping Pickup Net. Clips to table frames up to 3" thick (it opens 3-1/16"). Works with all JOOLA tables we carry (25mm surface thickness). Does not work with thicker tables like the Killerspin MyT10 series, JOOLA DX30 and some Stiga models. Ball catcher with carbon fiber frame that attaches to table edge. Ideal for robot and service practice. With a sturdy yet flexible carbon fiber frame and impermeable net, it reliably collects balls during service, multi-ball, or robot practice and saves extra time by directing balls into a readily awaiting bucket or box below the net. Moreover, additional coverage is provided with its adjustable side netting. • Collects balls during service, multi-ball, or robot practice Assembled dimensions are: 66" X 60" X 28"
• Funnels balls into a bucket or box (not included) below the net
• Comes with side netting for increased coverage
• Quick and easy set up with ferroalloy frame and 100% polyester net
• An attractive addition to any table with its simple design/black color
Box dimensions are: 11.8" X 11.8" X 2.5"
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Remote | - | - | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
Topspin | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heavy Topspin | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Backspin | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Includes balls | - | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | - | via bundle | Yes |
Includes Pick Up Net | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes |
Includes Catch Net | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | via bundle | via bundle |
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Reviews of IPONG Catch Net - Compact Carbon Fiber Edition (18)
It is very compact when stored and is pretty straightforward to attach to your table. It also has padded attachment points so you don't scratch up the surface.
The need that this fills is worth 10/10 but I dock stars for the following reasons:
1. I am docking half a star for some velcro attachment points on the sides of the net that catch easily on the net material itself and I can tell that this will fray the net if I am not careful when setting up the net.
2. I am docking another half star for slightly shoddy welding/metalwork in general. It is still way more structurally sound than it needs to be for TT ball impacts but you can tell it was done in a hurry and it doesn't give you a good feeling about the craftsmanship.
3. Another half star is down for advertising that it can help in multi-ball training. It is actually kinda difficult for someone to get in there on the side to do multi-ball training with you. At my local TT club, they have a homemade solution that makes a large net that also funnels balls into a bucket and the whole assembly is free-rolling on the floor so you can either put it right up against the table or you can push it backwards a bit so there is room for someone to get in there and feed multi-ball. You catch less of the balls that way but it's a nice option to have. I know that solution isn't as compact/portable but it's probably better and you could build it yourself using largely hardware store components for less $$$ than this product. However, that solution is also ugly and for my home setup this is probably the better product.
Cons: Takes about 5 minutes to put up and another 5 minutes to take down. Doesn't seem long, but it is a bit of a hassle.
Final words: Works great if you can put it up and only rarely have to take it down.
I've only used it once for testing but it was a little bit time consuming to install and uninstall especially because of the screw on clamps to hold the net on to the table. So you must prepare for about 20~30 min to set up and break down the net and ipong machine before each session, unless you want to leave it on the table indefinitely.
Also the clamp WILL NOT work on thick tables. It just simply does not have enough room on the clamp.
Other than that it was quite usable and caught alot of balls so I didn't have to break my back picking up 100+ balls every time.
Overall, I'm pretty satisfied.
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