On September 10th, just in time for the US Open Tennis Championships, Lumistar invited friends, influencers, and media alike to take to the iconic red clay courts of 96th street in Manhattan, New York.
The event event saw food, drinks, and fun (including a large communal lawn viewing of the Women’s Singles Semifinals on an outdoor screen) for the tennis enthusiasts of the city, but there was a purpose to the event even greater: the debut of Lumistar’s newest and most advanced tennis machine yet: the TERO Pro. Sure enough, the people of 96th street were treated to a spectacle that would excite any tennis player.
The TERO Pro seems to represent the very cutting edge in tennis machine technology, starting from the dual 4K cameras that serve as the machine’s “eyes”. These eyes, which use a 120-degree field of vision, pair with the AI-powered “brain” of the machine to actively and instantaneously measure the distance, force, spin, and height of your every shot before responding with its next ball. How that next ball comes out is where the device gets even more technical, offering a range of anywhere between 12 and 87 mph, adjustable spin rates up to 3600 rpm, and elevation and oscillation rates of up to 50 degrees and +/- 25 degrees respectively.
For those not interested in the technical jargon, think of it this way: with the TERO Pro, you’re getting a partner instead of a program. All of this technology applied across 273 unique drills and 5 AI modes (Rally Mode, AI Match, Random Mode, Rank Up, and All-Star Game), and the TERO Pro is more than equipped to provide the real-time, constructive practice opportunities players previously had to schedule time with a coach or partner for, all at your own schedule.
Far from just an advanced piece of technology, however, what the TERO Pro really offers is consumer convenience. Early consumers noted that the machine was shockingly lightweight. While one might expect to drag an entire ball cage onto the court whenever they want to practice, the TERO Pro offers all of its features in a package weighing less than 20 pounds for the main unit. Plus, with 4 hours of battery life between charges, you can bring it just about anywhere without worrying about bringing your own extension cord.
For those who want to truly maximize their game, the TERO Pro is capable of tracking data, analytics, and practice plans through your smart device, or simply record footage for you to review with your coach or on your own later.
And, most importantly for a consumer like myself and for anyone who has ever experienced the hassle of cleaning a backed-up tennis ball machine, keep a keen eye for that puff of green fuzz on every serve: that’s the TERO Pro’s self-cleaning airflow system cleaning the excess off your brand new tennis balls before they have a chance to clog your motor or back up the ball feed, something remarked on by more than a few early adopters. .
Whether you’re a casual tennis enthusiast or top athlete headed for that US Open, there was something for everyone to marvel at with Lumistar’s latest Manhattan unveiling, and the TERO Pro seems to be the beginning of a very exciting revolution of AI, technology, and athletics. See you on the court!
