Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 28.43 x 14.41 x 2.2 inches |
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Package Weight | 2.97 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 27.3 x 13.6 x 2.2 inches |
Item Weight | 2530 Grams |
Brand Name | Tourna |
Model Name | Bpd-80w |
Color | Black |
Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
Manufacturer | Unique Sports Products, Inc |
Part Number | BPD-80W |
Model Year | 2017 |
Style | Black |
Included Components | 1 Tennis Ball Hopper |
Sport Type | Tennis |
Tourna Ballport Deluxe Tennis Ball Hopper with Wheels
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Color | Black |
Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
Sport | Tennis |
Brand | Tourna |
Closure Type | hook, loop |
About this item
- LARGE CAPACITY: Holds 80 Balls
- WHEELS make it extra easy to maneuver for people of all ages
- LIGHTWEIGHT and DURABLE: Weighs only 4.5 lbs. Up to 50% less weight than other hoppers of similar capacity. Made of heavy duty double re-enforced polypropylene. No wires to rust, paint to peel, or welds to break
- LOCKING HANDLES: Patented handles lock in both the up and down position. No more legs flying out from underneath the basket spilling balls. Legs are secured in with a mount so the legs will never fall out
- EASY PICKUP: Patented bars roll at the bottom to make it easy to lift balls into the basket, even when the basket gets full
- SECURE TRANSPORT: Sliding bars close at the top provide a quick and secure closure
- HIGH PROFILE: Stands 33.5-inches high for convenient ball feeding
- PRO ENDORSERS: Endorsed by Pete Sampras and the Bryan Brothers. Quick Assembly
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From the manufacturer
Tourna Ballports
Tourna Ballports are the most lightweight hoppers on the market. They are loaded with patented features to make it easy to use and a pleasure to use. Tourna has been making the Ballport for over 25 years. Say goodbye to your old basic wire hopper and upgrade to a Tourna Ballport!
The Tourna Ballport Family of Hoppers
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Tourna Ballport 80Holds 80 Balls. Loaded with patented features like locking handles, rotating bars for pickup, and sliding locking bars. Stands 29.5 inches high, weighs only 4 lbs. |
Tourna Ballport Deluxe with WheelsAll the same great features as the Ballport 80, with added wheels for easy maneuverability and longer legs. Stands 33 inches high, weighs only 4.5 lbs. |
Tourna Ballport MiniThe same great features as the Ballport 80 but in a smaller size. Holds 36 balls. Stands 29.5 inches high, weighs only 3 lbs. |
Points To Consider When Buying A Tennis Hopper
Weight:
Wire hoppers can be heavy, up to 10 lbs before you put any balls in it. Tourna Ballports are light yet durable so the overall weight with balls in minimized. Heavy hoppers are no fun and make it harder to use.
Usability
Do the legs lock? Does the top securely shut? Do the bars rotate at the bottom for easy pickup? Does it have wheels? Tourna Ballport offers all of those features, where most wire hoppers don't!
Capacity
80 Balls is nice for more serious players, but for more casual use, consider the Mini Ballport that holds 36 balls yet has all the same features as the Ballport 80.
Advantages to Tourna Ballports:
- Lightweight
- Patented usability features
- Innovative design
- Durable
Ballport 80 | Ballport Deluxe With Wheels | Ballport Mini | |
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Weight | 4 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 3 lbs |
Capacity | 80 Balls | 80 Balls | 36 Balls |
Height | 29.5 inches | 33 inches | 29.5 inches |
Wheels | ✓ | ||
Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Red |
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ASIN | B009ZALIES |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,867 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #4 in Tennis Ball Hoppers |
Date First Available | October 10, 2012 |
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Customers like the performance and weight of the recreation ball. For example, they mention it works great, is easy to use, and is light weight. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, durability, and wheels.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the recreation ball. They mention that it works well, is excellent, and is good enough for practice. The wheels roll easily and have no problem with it at all. Some say that the basket is really helpful and handy. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...All functions work as advertised, such as wheels, stand up function, ball picking-up function. Like it very much." Read more
"...back saver obviously as I’m 60 but this is barely a few lbs empty n works fab. Wheels stay snug unlike other reviews n will fit in a Miata ez...." Read more
"...It finally fell apart today. Overall, it is a great hopper, especially after you factor in its price...." Read more
"This is a great teaching aid for Red-Orange-Green classes as the handles lock strongly into the up and down positions...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the recreation ball. They mention it's light-weight, sturdy, and well-designed. The wheels make it easy to move around.
"...Pros: Cost, weight is non existent tho sturdy n well made to its price point, works as stated, ez assembly w/inc...." Read more
"...It's super light compared to those metal ones, and it is reasonably sturdy.My usage was about 3 times per week...." Read more
"...to help you pick up balls and it is plastic so it's a lot lighter than the metal hoppers out there...." Read more
"...PROS:1. This ball basket is much lighter than the gamma basket because it is lightweight plastic instead of metal.2...." Read more
Customers find the recreation ball easy to use. They say it's handy to be able to pick up the balls, then flip the handles to turn it into a ballport. The port is well built and practical for picking up tennis balls. The design of the wheel is convenient for getting balls and to go anywhere.
"...work as advertised, such as wheels, stand up function, ball picking-up function. Like it very much." Read more
"...It is designed to help you pick up balls and it is plastic so it's a lot lighter than the metal hoppers out there...." Read more
"...2. The wheels are a pleasure to use and make ball pick up easier.3...." Read more
"...I can pick tennis balls up and because it's light weight, it's easy to lift and dump the balls into my ball machine without any problem...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the recreation ball. They say it's a great product for the price, and the wheels are worth the extra cost. Customers also say the design and material are optimal for the value.
"Best 30 buck accessory u can buy🎾Tis plastic though.Pros: Cost, weight is non existent tho sturdy n well made to its price point, works..." Read more
"Good value" Read more
"...compared to the other competition that I looked at, this is a very good value." Read more
"...It is a good price and good enough for practice. Love it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the recreation ball. Some mention that the directions are clear, snapping together fairly easily. However, others say that the instructions are difficult to follow, with incorrect steps.
"This tennis ball hopper is easy to assemble, easy to use during a tennis practice...." Read more
"...sturdy n well made to its price point, works as stated, ez assembly w/inc. instructions, size and safe n original box shipping...." Read more
"...There are no instructions with the wheels...." Read more
"...Assembly is very easy, make sure you read the instructions and install the wheels on first before you put the box together...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the recreation ball. Some mention that it is reasonably sturdy, the metal bars are well made, and the hopper is sturdy when upright. However, others say that it doesn't give a sturdy impression, the integrity of the basket is weak, and that the quality is low.
"...Pros: Cost, weight is non existent tho sturdy n well made to its price point, works as stated, ez assembly w/inc...." Read more
"...The handles start getting scratched up when you stand it up straight...." Read more
"...It's super light compared to those metal ones, and it is reasonably sturdy.My usage was about 3 times per week...." Read more
"...3. Although it doesn't give a sturdy impression, I think the basket will live a long time if handled with some care.4...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wheels. Some mention that the wheels are a huge plus, unique feature, and handy. However, others say that the item that they received didn't come with wheels as advertised.
"...The wheels are handy, but they really need threadlocker or similar...." Read more
"...bonus, one which I thought I wouldn't care about, the wheels actually come into play...." Read more
"...2. The metal bars at the top are a little bit stiff and do not function optimally. I am thinking I might not use them if I buy a second basket...." Read more
"...However, while the wheels are nice, I would definitely not purchase this again if I could go back and do it all over again...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the recreation ball. They mention that the court surface seems to have too small a diameter to hold up over time, the handles are a little short for any adult over 5'6", and the arms are a bit too short for them to roll. The product is fairly long, making it tight for a small sedan trunk. It's also much smaller than it looks in the pictures. Customers also say that the provided rods are too short and the screws, washer, and hex nut don't fit on the panel.
"...The handles are a little short for any adult over 5'6", but perfect for the little guys...." Read more
"...have been fine for far, but like others have noted, the handles are not very long, so it might be awkward for someone tall to pull around...." Read more
"...2- it's very tippy if you are trying to roll it and the handles are too low to do it comfortably. I'm only 5'10 so it's not because I"m tall...." Read more
"...instructions, size and safe n original box shipping.Cons; Holds 55 balls max not 80-that’s it? Yep!🙌..." Read more
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Pros: Cost, weight is non existent tho sturdy n well made to its price point, works as stated, ez assembly w/inc. instructions, size and safe n original box shipping.
Cons; Holds 55 balls max not 80-that’s it? Yep!🙌
I have a ball machine n hit like 400 plus balls every other day by myself n my 25 year old lawn mower style unit has to be fixed up w/new wheels etc so bought this on a whim-man Whatta deal n back saver obviously as I’m 60 but this is barely a few lbs empty n works fab. Wheels stay snug unlike other reviews n will fit in a Miata ez. Handles work well, bars do too n will def buy another.
This has no competition-unlike myself!🤦♂️🎾
My usage was about 3 times per week. After about a year, I started to notice the metal bars became loose and eventually fell out of the frame (see the first picture), and then the plastic piece holding the metal bars broke (see the second picture). I might be able to prevent it by tightening the screws at least once a month. While the title and item description mention it can hold up to 80 balls, I would not suggest you to do so. 72 balls are the maximum for this hopper. Anything above 72 balls will put extra force on the frame, which contributes to loosening screws and metal bars and the damage in the second picture.
My usage was about 3 times per week. After about a year, I started to notice the metal bars became loose and eventually fell out of the frame (see the first picture), and then the plastic piece holding the metal bars broke (see the second picture). I might be able to prevent it by tightening the screws at least once a month. While the title and item description mention it can hold up to 80 balls, I would not suggest you to do so. 72 balls are the maximum for this hopper. Anything above 72 balls will put extra force on the frame, which contributes to loosening screws and metal bars and the damage in the second picture.
When assembling it, put the wheels on first!!! I didn't and spent more time putting the wheels on than it took for the rest of the assembly. There are no instructions with the wheels. The nuts go inside and are held in place by the frame (good design), the washer goes outside with the bolt. Test the bolts in the nuts first, had one that was a little stripped and had to run it in and out to clear it. It helps to have another person to hold the bars when you are at that part of assembly. Thought it was no worse than some of the "some assembly required" toys I used to do early on Xmas morning for the kids.
With all those negatives this ball hopper does have more features than a regular ball hopper, like the wheels, the changing from basket to standing. It's good for what it does, but don't treat it like anything special, it can handle the abuse.
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Excellent product
組み立ては簡単。
自作もできそうな仕組みですが、ボールピックアップのバーロールのしなり度合いが肝なんでしようね。
ホイールは、路上を持ち運ぶと数ヶ月でゴムが破断。
でも、汎用性の高い型なので、ホームセンターなどで、1個100円から130円程度で買いかいえ、ドライバーでとりかえ可能です。
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2023