Donic Robo Pong 3050XL

The Donic Robo Pong 3050XL – The latest top class table tennis robot

Have tomorrow´s table tennis training today! In 2018, in cooperation with Newgy, Donic tops its robot selection as it was so far. Other TT robots go green with envy when experiencing the new Donic Robo Pong 3050XL. Highest quality within the luxury class.

Donic Robo Pong 3050XL - Carved from the finest wood

Ping Pong machines are a great invention, and from the physical education´s point of view, they are very useful to optimally complement your training. The latest TT machine from the house of Donic, the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL, is very outstanding – in the best possible way: It is a kind of further development of the Robo Pong 2050. Everybody knowing the 2050 model knows that it was of highest quality already.

So, Donic tops the previous 2050 model by creating a new, superior version, the 3050XL model: New and fancier look, better usability, and human-like, highly realistic, gaming properties. All those things are key features characterizing the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL.

Donic Robo Pong 3050XL - This robot does what other robots cannot do

What are those new attributes and properties? Some of these highly developed, great properties were already present in the former 2050 model. Those are, for example, the net to collect balls including the recycling ball system for continuous gaming.

Many settings, such as frequencies, spins or ball speeds are individually adjustable. By means of the oscillating head, many different targets may be handled. By this, a very creative and varying training is guaranteed. So far, so good. But what is the extra characterizing the new Donic Robo Pong 3050XL? There is a bunch of things to tell you:

• high-tech controlling system and operation

Former TT machines were operated via buttons at the robot, or via remote control. The Donic Robo Pong 3050XL is comfortably operated via the Newgy-App (iOS or Android), which is achieved by simply connecting it to your smartphone or tablet (bluetooth connection). You can also connect this TT robot via USB, so that you can use your regular laptop (Windows).

For Windows, the Newgy app can be downloaded. All this makes the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL very accessible to the younger population. Due to the very clear menu and settings), this ping pong machine may be operated very intuitively and quickly. Trills may be compiled and saved individually. But they may also be selected from more than 100 pre-programmed trills. These constitute exercises for beginners, advanced players, pros, and so on.

All settings, such as ball speeds, oscillating positions, types and amount of spin, ball frequencies etc. may be set individually as you desire them. This is achieved via the screen of the robot in a very convenient way.

Even ball placement/position with respect to the table can be set via a touchscreen. Spots, which cannot be handled from the robots (e.g. just behind the net at high ball speeds), will be marked by a red flashing light. This light terminates as soon as the robot is able to handle the corresponding target spot.

• Fully automated, rotatable head and two independently working throwing wheels

The head of this ping pong machine is automatically rotatable. By this, many different positions may be targeted and reached in a quick and highly precise way. Hence, a quick and variational training can be achieved.

Furthermore, the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL contains two independently working throwing wheels, which move forward and backward. This enables many spin types, regardless of ball throwing speed. You may select topspin, backspin, sidespin, combinational spin, or no spin. This robots allows for a high degree of spin and placement settings. This is the reason as to why this ball machine acts very realistic, human like, and demanding.

Please also note that the amount and type of spin will be signalized by lights at the head of the robot, which provides you feedback. This is completely new and revolutionizes your training! From a physical education´s point of view this makes sense because in classical robot training (without feedback), the lack of feedback is a central drawback. When playing with varying spin, one never knew how much spin did the ball have. One only knew this when playing with a real partner. Due to his or her countermovement phase one could assess the amount of spin. With the new Donic Robo Pong 3050XL this is all history now because of its signalizing lights.

• High Tech and Know-How

In terms of materials used and material processing, Donic sets highest standards! Added with intelligent and high-end electronics, the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL is even a more reliable training partner as compared to its predecessors.

The scope of delivery contains various things: The robot (with ball recycling function), including the net system; a practical holding device for your smartphone, laptop, or tablet; a transformer including mains connection; and a brief manual. The most important features of the new Donic Robo Pong 3050XL are listed below:

Donic Robo Pong 3050XL - A first field test

Just great! This is what can be stated first. What are these positive features? First, the high amount of user-friendliness making this robot to a real pleasure. Especially the tablet is very suitable for this purpose: Settings are accepted easily and balls reach target spots very precisely.

Due to the high amount of variations the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL is almost human. Assembly and dismantling the robot are both very easy, and quickly done (also because the whole robots only weighs approx. 8 kg (net weight)). This is also true for the net systems.

This robot is suitable for all standard tables. Please note that this new TT machine is designed for the new plastic balls. Plastic balls have another size and also size tolerances than do the former celluloid balls!

Donic Robo Pong 3050XL – Conclusion

Let´s start with negative aspects. And there is not much to tell you. One thing that shall be mentioned here is the high price level of this new robot. However, the Donic Robo Pong 3050XL is a top product!

Apart from the price level, there is a bunch of positive things to tell you. Great look, excellent user-friendliness (by tablet, smartphone, or laptop), high amount of useful settings and highly realistic, human like gaming properties. If you buy this TT robot, you will get a real high-end product! This TT ball machine is especially advantageous for clubs with players of very different skill and experience levels. Many robots are less expensive, however, those robots commonly only serve as training tools for beginners. Advanced or professional players with higher demands on spin, speed and variation, would need more sophisticated robots (FYI: Robots also make sense for advanced players and pros!). The Donic Robo Pong 3050XL combines all these requirements, because its broad settings allow appropriate training for beginners, advanced players, and even for pros! This is one reason why this table tennis robots indeed belongs to the luxury class.

Alternatives to the 3050 within the Robo Pong family

• Donic Robo Pong 3050 XL: This is the premium product among all table tennis robots on the market, alternating backspin and topspin possible. Exercises may be adjusted by means of a smart-phone.
• Donic Robo Pong 2055: This TT machine has the best price/performance ratio, however, without the above mentioned functions and settings.
• Donic Robo Pong 1055: This robot is the little brother of the 2055, without automated ball return.