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Here in the US, and most places worldwide, Covid 19 is the single most item on everyone's mind. In Florida, all gyms and rec areas are closed leaving no place to play TT other than in homes. With the anticipation being the virus effect could last into the summer, I'm considering buying a table, and a robot. I've read the many comments on this board about robots, bounce back boards and the pros and cons. Below is my scenario and I welcome comments.
The available room: with a table I would have distance of 2'6" on each side. I know that's tight but that's the available space. For live play that is insufficient. For a robot, I believe that may work. Distance from the table (where I would be) is 7 ft. in depth.
My robot rationale: I'm approaching being an intermediate player. I lose more points on receiving serves than in play. I am still learning to read spin and paddle return positions. I like practicing drills and picking up nuggets and learning aspects of the game.
My interest in a table is to continue to play. As I was playing 3-5 times a weekprior to Covid 19, I have not played for the past13 days. Thought process being, adjusted and limited play, with a robot would be better than no play. Plus I could continue to practice and develop my serves with catch net and no robot.
My interest in the robot is, a) to continue to get exercise with the mandated closures, b) work on returning serves that are my greatest weakness at present, and c) continue to play and develop skills. I know a robot will not replace a coach. It will not advance my game beyond a certain point. And it has limitations, and can lead to bad habits. I'm aware of that and will be cautious and conscious with robot use. And in using a robot, during this downturn in play, it will be more beneficial when used appropriately.
So, I have a size restriction in space. Does the limited space work? I have a need to justify the reward/benefit of cost of a Newgy, or comparable robot. With the available (limited) space, will the table and robot set up work?
Table/Robot considering: Joola 2500 Tour table, Newgy 1050. That's about $1,266 in USD. The top of my budget. Comments welcome.
The available room: with a table I would have distance of 2'6" on each side. I know that's tight but that's the available space. For live play that is insufficient. For a robot, I believe that may work. Distance from the table (where I would be) is 7 ft. in depth.
My robot rationale: I'm approaching being an intermediate player. I lose more points on receiving serves than in play. I am still learning to read spin and paddle return positions. I like practicing drills and picking up nuggets and learning aspects of the game.
My interest in a table is to continue to play. As I was playing 3-5 times a weekprior to Covid 19, I have not played for the past13 days. Thought process being, adjusted and limited play, with a robot would be better than no play. Plus I could continue to practice and develop my serves with catch net and no robot.
My interest in the robot is, a) to continue to get exercise with the mandated closures, b) work on returning serves that are my greatest weakness at present, and c) continue to play and develop skills. I know a robot will not replace a coach. It will not advance my game beyond a certain point. And it has limitations, and can lead to bad habits. I'm aware of that and will be cautious and conscious with robot use. And in using a robot, during this downturn in play, it will be more beneficial when used appropriately.
So, I have a size restriction in space. Does the limited space work? I have a need to justify the reward/benefit of cost of a Newgy, or comparable robot. With the available (limited) space, will the table and robot set up work?
Table/Robot considering: Joola 2500 Tour table, Newgy 1050. That's about $1,266 in USD. The top of my budget. Comments welcome.