Rent or buy a tennis ball machine?

Once you've decided that a tennis ball machine is the key to practicing and improving your tennis game, you must decide whether to rent or buy. If your tennis club or facility provides a tennis ball machine for free, your decision is easy! However, this situation is rare. Typically you'll need to decide whether you should invest in owning your own tennis ball machine, or rent one by the hour or day from your tennis club.

It's more likely that you'll need to rent a tennis ball machine for a certain amount per hour. This may be the most convenient solution if you can't afford your own tennis ball machine, and want to see if it will help improve your tennis game without a significant investment. Keep in mind that renting a tennis ball machine will add up over time since you're paying by the hour or, in some cases, by the day or week.

The benefits of owning your own tennis ball machine are great. It will always be available and you'll never need to reserve it or compete with other people to use it. You can also bring it for use at public tennis courts. As you become more and more familiar with your machine, you'll become efficient at practicing with it. Purchasing a new tennis ball machine can be a bit expensive. A more affordable option may be to purchase a used tennis ball machine in good condition.

In addition to improving your own tennis game with your tennis ball machine, another option is to benefit from your investment by renting it out. If you have friends who are also looking to improve their tennis game, you can rent your tennis ball machine to them for a small fee in order to justify your investment. Who knows - this may turn into a new business for you!