Table Tennis Ball Picker Upper Ping Pong Multiple Ball Collector Retractable Retriever Adjustable Handle Made in The USA

I just purchased this to go along with a table tennis robot. Even with a net behind the robot we still manage to hit almost 200 balls off the table at some point.. (beginners lol) I was drawn to this ball device because I noticed it doesn’t use metal bars to jam the balls through when picking them up. This uses string which gives a lot more and doesn’t squish the balls as much, while still picking them up. I want to keep the balls we use with the robot in the best condition so it doesn’t jam up. I was worried that the metal bars on other basket/net type devices might cause more wear and damage to the balls over time. I also like that it is made in the USA. There was a hand written note inside thanking me for my purchase (unexpected and appreciated). This does not disappoint, it picks up balls under the table, ones that are smashed up against random stuff we have along the walls of the basement and more than one ball at a time if there is a pile next to or behind the table. It is quality and works wonderfully. I just turn it upside down and shake it for the balls to come out. Super easy. I’m glad we chose this one as the angle is perfect for getting under the table with minimal bending and at 5’4” and 5’8’ inches tall the handle is more than long enough so we don’t have to reach. . It even came with spare string if we needed to restring it. In my opinion most of the time you get what you pay for, and this is one of those cases. It just makes playing more fun and lets us focus and practice and not spending too much time on picking up. I highly recommend this.

I was so excited to receive picker-upper. But it wouldn't pick up any balls. So frustrated, not understanding what I could be doing wrong. I couldn't see any way that this thing could possibly work. I tried watching a Utube video to see if that would help. Seeing a four year old and eight year old picking up balls easily and their Ping Pong Buddy which looked exactly the same as mine was really puzzling me.I called and left a message at Ping Pong Buddy.com. even though I purchased it on Amazon Prime and not directly from Ping Pong Buddy.com. Within minutes, Joe Bulatao, returned my call. He asked me if there were parallel strings. I told him no there were not. Problem solved. He said Quality control missed putting on the parallel strings which catches the balls. He didn't make me send that unit back to Amazon Prime Seller. What he did was give me specific instructions on using nylon fishing line so I could insert parallel strings myself. But here's the really amazing thing to me that makes Mr. Bulatao stand out from most others company owners . . . . . . . .He personally apologized about the the defective unit once again. He personally addressed and mailed out a brand new unit and I received it the very next day by Fed-X. which happens to be today. I'm having another Ping Pong Party tonight with my new Robo-pong 2050. I''ve been practicing and I absolutely LOVE my Ping Pong Buddy. I have over two hundred ping pong balls and within seconds I have all the balls picked up and no more back pain. THE PING PONG BUDDY IS AMAZING!!!!!!! Once I replace the parallel strings on the defective unit -I'll have two units. My grandkids and I will be having races seeing who can pick up the most balls. Double the fun!!!I will be telling all my friends and family not only about the amazing Ping Pong Buddy, but about my experience with the expedited, generous way this matter was handled by Joe Bulatao, who treated me like I was a buddy of his even though I only talked to him on the phone once.

It is the best design I have seen. It looks strange but very functional. It is lightweight and very efficient at picking balls. It is much faster than using nets. Nets scoop up dust too. This design does not pick up dust. It is easy to pick up balls at corners or under the table. The only caution advice I will give is not to push too hard on the ground. The menu tells you to keep it upside down when not using it. I found it easier to hang it on the wall. The neck is aluminum and could break if pressed too hard. To pick up balls, there is no need to push much pressure. Just touch the ball lightly and it will go through the strings and get picked up by the net.

The racket is great. After a long game or before a new game in a heavily shared table, it takes little work to get the balls back so it is ready for another round. Once you have gone PPB, you cannot go back. Don't whack it and it will be fine.I ordered this product THREE times. The first two times, Amazon ships me only the handle. They gave me refunds but it was super inconvenient. After I returned the product the first time, Joe, the manufacturer, reached out to me and asked for my feedback on the product. He apologized for Amazon's error even though it was not his fault. On the third try, I ordered this product on Amazon but have it fulfilled by My Ping Pong Buddy instead of Amazon. It took a few extra days to get to me but oh boy the quality is entirely different.The box is correctly sized. There is no movement of the product inside because Joe took special care to wrap them individually in plastic protector. He even uses a string to tie them down to the box to. It is the kind of service and product that one can only expect from an American small business.Buy this product with the knowledge that you are not only going to get a good product, you are supporting a local business that care about your hobby.

Like others said, this is the easiest and best tool for ping pong ball pick up. I am not going to dwell on it. I broke mine 10 min after I started using it. The angle wasn't right for me, and I wanted to bend it a little more. It snapped. I guess those badminton rackets are not meant to be bent :) Some plastic tubing and scotch tape fixed it more or less. Otherwise it's fine. I tested it with my 3-year-old. She enjoyed the process and managed to pick up balls just fine. Good product. A bit pricey, although not too bad for handmade. Joe, who makes these takes a well deserved pride in them. And that's a good thing.

An amazing tool! Love it! Maybe will need a little bit adjustment, according your body type….Highly recommend!