Furlihong 3802PBH Pickleball Machine, Adjustable Speed & Angles, Pickleball Launcher with Auto Swing Base, Powered by Power Bank/Batteries/AC Power, for All-Level Training

Just received today 12/1/2025 and tried playing with it for a while. The one that I received, the right-side white wheel is damaged - looks like used but it works. I bought it for using indoor practice. Noticed some reviews mentioned that it is too hard for indoor use, but I really wanted to see if I can make use of it. Tried both AC and power bank, the power has no difference. Tried turning on the swing base, no idea how far side to side, a ball went to shot down my flower base which was set at the corner and it was broken. So be careful when the swing base is ON. All the shots are very hard and minimum arch. I attached (hold on to it with an elastic band) part of the men's old sock cuff as a damper to softer and shorter the distance. I also bought a remote AC controller, it is very convenience, thanks to one of the reviewers for this idea. For the price, it provides some functionality, not all but I am happy with it. Better wear safety glasses when use this machine. Edit 12/4/2025: Practiced more with the attached damper, and set one wheel at H speed & angle, the other L speed & and opposite angle to generate spin. This way, it can launch balls with spin, more arch path and land not too far. I was able to practice dink/roll/drop volley, overhead, two-handed backhand, as well as after bounce dinks, mid-court half-hop, reset and drop shots, etc. I prepared a few short videos but found out only 1 is allowed per review. The attached video, swing base is ON, you can see the balls go to different directions. If you prefer repeated shots, turn off the swing base. The distance between the machine and the landing spot in my setting is about 21 feet or within the range of 19-23 feet. With the amount of power using AC or power bank, I am sure it will be great practice outdoor. The price definitely worth it, less than what I paid of 1-hour coach fee. I upgrade my rate to 5 stars even though the wheel has some damage. I ever tried Franklin initial version machine 2 years ago, and the wheels scratch the balls, but this one doesn't. Highly recommended this. Hope my self-designed damper can help you or inspire you have more ideas to accommodate it to use indoor, which is convenient, easy to pick up balls, not worried about weather. Have fun with it!

Great machine for price. Its works great when you cn use with electricity. D batteries work but not enogh power. Will be testing w power bank see if can work at courts. The button on the base fell inside and now cannot change setting. I ve been trying to reset the button where it goes but cannot. Would be great if company sent replacement base.

I got this machine to practice pickleball and keep up with my friends, who are mostly at intermediate to advanced levels. My first machine worked well for about two months; there were occasional ball jams, but nothing that really interrupted practice. The swing base feature was great, helping me learn to hit the ball consistently, so I felt like I was progressing quickly. Around 1.5 months in, though, I noticed that balls were having trouble dropping correctly—up to 7 balls would sometimes get stuck on the track, which was frustrating, especially since the machine holds only 19 balls. By then, I had missed the Amazon return window, so I thought I might be out of luck. Thankfully, I reread the instructions and found a 12-month warranty. I emailed the seller, and they got back to me promptly, troubleshooting the issue with me before quickly agreeing to send a replacement. Within a week, I had my new machine and took it for a spin today. It works even better than the first, especially in swing mode! I've been extra careful with this one, making sure my balls are clean and free from debris, and handling it with care. The customer service was exceptional, and it’s rare to find companies that truly stand by their product. Even with my initial hiccup, I feel confident in this brand and will happily try any future gadgets they release to help my pickleball game.

First, I believe there are three versions of this Furlihong pickleball machine. This one, the 3802 has the most power. There are also medium and a slower speed versions. These Furlihong machines have a high return rate meaning customers send them back a lot. I still took the chance to buy it for two reasons. First, it's very inexpensive for the functionality you get. Second, in the reviews I saw a pattern of great customer service; the company replaces machines that don't work. So I wasn't too surprised when I received the machine and the oscillating base didn't work. I contacted Amazon, went through their steps to see if they could help me to get it working, and after that didn't work they put me in direct touch with Furlihong customer support. They asked me to send them a video of the machine and what was working and not working. I made a quick video with my phone, and sent it to them. Then Whitney, a great customer service rep, thanked me for the video, confirmed my shipping address, and sent me a new one. It took about two weeks which was a minor pain, but I got the new machine and it works great. Regarding my impressions of the pickleball machine, I really am surprised how well it works. First, I mounted it to a solid, strong tripod that I've used for video work. I also made an adapter plate for the bottom so that it distributes the weight and stress more evenly. The tripod is heavy enough that the machine doesn't move around as it shoots pickleballs. There are two speeds; high and low. The difference in speed is not that significant, but you can have one motor on low and the other on high and it creates a more challenging spinning pickleball to return. I haven't used the oscillator base yet, but it has two speeds and moves rather quickly so it's less predictable. A good thing. While the speed and power doesn't compete with the $1200 to $2400 machines (and no one should really expect it to), but it still has plenty of power to send a good shot over the net. Great practice for returning serves. One compromise is the limited amount of pickleballs you can load. I can get 19 loaded. You can also buy an extended spiral loading system, but I think it would be awkward and less stable (too tall) so I'm fine with 19 as the pickleball capacity. With a tripod, you can also get it about net high at the kitchen line and for hand volley shots. Or step back to the baseline and you'll get a good strong serve. It's very effective with a tripod. It's really a fantastic little device. I also connected a $9 power strip that has an on/off remote control. This allows me to load the machine, walk around to the other side of the court, and turn the machine on remotely. Otherwise, you have to turn the machine on and run as quickly as possible to the other side of the court. It shoots a ball about every four seconds so you have to hustle. This simple remote power strip solves that problem. That said, let's talk about build quality. I don't expect this machine to last a long time. The power cord is very thin wire so I'm being cautious with it. It's cheap plastic so I handle it gently. I will not be leaving it outside overnight, or get it wet in the rain. I will treat it with care and hope I can get as much mileage out of it as possible. Overall, and so far, I'm really impressed. For me, there's very little compromise in practical use. With the tripod setup and oscillating base, I get a huge variety of uses. I give it two thumbs up, but with caution in build quality.

The Furlihong 3802PBH Pickleball Machine is a great little inexpensive ball thrower! It doesn't have features like changing the time between shots, remote control, or a large capacity ball hopper but at only a tenth the price of a machine that does it can still help you with drills. Since you should let the machine come up to speed before adding balls I've made a little plastic 'spike' (see white piece in photo) that will hold the balls away from the release. This allows me to fill the hopper and start the machine 'empty'. Once it is up to speed I grab my racket and pull the 'spike'. Since there is only 4 seconds between balls you will miss the first ball but this gives me enough time to get ready for the remaining balls that are launching at ful power. At high speed setting It can toss balls with a reasonably fast pace. Distance is good so it can be setup to practice serves. For practice on returning hard drives I use my camera tripod to raise the machine up level top the top of the net and angle the machine so that it can throw straight ahead. Setup like this on the kitchen line gives you some pretty good practice. You can also use different spins to add some variety. Throwing from the various areas of the court while sitting directly on the ground also works fine after you adjust the throwing angle. Haven't had a lot of experience yet with the machine but I've found that the oscillater fires balls at too wide of a spread for me. I'm older and can't keep up with the side to side running! This mode may be good for singles players or for a double team. Support is also top notch. I had an issue with the included USB power connector and had two resolution options provided to me within 24 hours (partial refund or full refund for a replacement machine). I went with the replacement and the process was quick and seamless! Overall this is a great option for beginner to intermediate players that want to drill on various types of returns!

Works great for a while until it didn't under heavy use. Seller accept return with no issue. I think it best suited for a low volume user

great for indoor or solo practice. spins, directions, speed; can't ask for much more at this great price

Easy for anyone to use. A challenge for the beginner and intermediate players.

the USB cable to external battery pack cable broke on arrival. can you replace it? update: the seller reached out within 24hrs, issue resolved successfully