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Donic Robo Pong 545 – Entry-level model from the house of Donic
The Donic Robo Pong 545 corresponds to the entry-level model from the house of Donic. And by all means, entry-level models are indeed not always of low quality. This is particularly true for the Donic Robo Pong 545.
Donic Robo Pong 545 - A convincing start in the world of ping pong robots
The Donic Robo Pong 545 joins two major features: A reasonable amount of different practical settings while being available at a fair price-performance ratio. With respect to ball speed, the Donic Robo Pong 545 may serve balls at 15 up to 115 km/h. Ball frequencies are adjustable starting at 13 up to 63 balls/min, and balls are served as topspin, backspin, and sidespin balls. Although this ball machine is quite inexpensive (but clearly has a role as a table tennis robot for beginners), the Donic Robo Pong 545 exhibits a high degree of ball precision. The ball capacity is approx. 100 balls, and this TT robot may be placed anywhere on the table. Hence, all positions at the other half of the table may serve as target spots. By using a remote control, adjusting ball speed and frequency, turning off and on are easily done. As already mentioned, the high-quality Donic Newgy Versa net is included in the delivery. The net not only collects the balls and prevents them from falling down on the ground: When placing the robot behind the table (with an appropriate height), the net will re-direct the balls toward the ball basket of the robot. Hence, a kind of automated ball return system is present which causes longer activities without any interruptions.
Donic Robo Pong 545 - Really without drawbacks?
While possibly being quite picky now, there are one or two small quirks with this TT machine. The Donic Robo Pong 545 does not have a ball recycling system (balls have to be placed in the basket manually) per se. But: As already mentioned above, an automated ball return can be achieved by pusing the net (included!) and placing the robot behind the table, at an appropriate height. However, when placing the robot on top of the table, this automated ball return does not work anymore. We think that when considering the robot´s low price, it is not a big surprise that an integrated ball return system is not included, hence, this is not really a drawback. To have a fix recycling system included, one simply has to dig somewhat deeper into the pocket and seek for other models. Please also note that the table and the balls always have to be kept clean. Otherwise, balls may be jammed / may get stuck in the robot. This ping pong machine is quite prone for such things. While the table may easily be kept clean, the floor isn´t. Hence, balls get dusty and dirty very quickly. The net is very useful to prevent this. Another small quirk deals with the ball behavior: Sidespin and backspin balls exhibit high amounts of spin, which may be a little bit too challenging for beginners. On the other side, topspin is only moderate.
The Donic Robo Pong 545: Small quirks or no small quirks, if you –especially as a beginner– consider some of the rules, you will be having fun with this table tennis machine. The Donic Robo Pong 545 is a good choice, and has earned a solid recommendation.
The Donic Robo Pong 545 corresponds to the entry-level model from the house of Donic. And by all means, entry-level models are indeed not always of low quality. This is particularly true for the Donic Robo Pong 545.
Donic Robo Pong 545 - A convincing start in the world of ping pong robots
The Donic Robo Pong 545 joins two major features: A reasonable amount of different practical settings while being available at a fair price-performance ratio. With respect to ball speed, the Donic Robo Pong 545 may serve balls at 15 up to 115 km/h. Ball frequencies are adjustable starting at 13 up to 63 balls/min, and balls are served as topspin, backspin, and sidespin balls. Although this ball machine is quite inexpensive (but clearly has a role as a table tennis robot for beginners), the Donic Robo Pong 545 exhibits a high degree of ball precision. The ball capacity is approx. 100 balls, and this TT robot may be placed anywhere on the table. Hence, all positions at the other half of the table may serve as target spots. By using a remote control, adjusting ball speed and frequency, turning off and on are easily done. As already mentioned, the high-quality Donic Newgy Versa net is included in the delivery. The net not only collects the balls and prevents them from falling down on the ground: When placing the robot behind the table (with an appropriate height), the net will re-direct the balls toward the ball basket of the robot. Hence, a kind of automated ball return system is present which causes longer activities without any interruptions.
Donic Robo Pong 545 - Really without drawbacks?
While possibly being quite picky now, there are one or two small quirks with this TT machine. The Donic Robo Pong 545 does not have a ball recycling system (balls have to be placed in the basket manually) per se. But: As already mentioned above, an automated ball return can be achieved by pusing the net (included!) and placing the robot behind the table, at an appropriate height. However, when placing the robot on top of the table, this automated ball return does not work anymore. We think that when considering the robot´s low price, it is not a big surprise that an integrated ball return system is not included, hence, this is not really a drawback. To have a fix recycling system included, one simply has to dig somewhat deeper into the pocket and seek for other models. Please also note that the table and the balls always have to be kept clean. Otherwise, balls may be jammed / may get stuck in the robot. This ping pong machine is quite prone for such things. While the table may easily be kept clean, the floor isn´t. Hence, balls get dusty and dirty very quickly. The net is very useful to prevent this. Another small quirk deals with the ball behavior: Sidespin and backspin balls exhibit high amounts of spin, which may be a little bit too challenging for beginners. On the other side, topspin is only moderate.
The Donic Robo Pong 545: Small quirks or no small quirks, if you –especially as a beginner– consider some of the rules, you will be having fun with this table tennis machine. The Donic Robo Pong 545 is a good choice, and has earned a solid recommendation.
Additional Information
| Brand | Donic |
|---|---|
| delivery time | Ready for immediate dispatch + parcel delivery time |
| GPSR | No |
