Tennibot Named Preferred Ball Machine Technology of the United States Padel Association
The national governing body for U.S. padel has selected Tennibot's AI-powered ball machine as its preferred training technology, bringing autonomous, adaptive training to players, coaches, and clubs nationwide.
Bringing Tennibot to the USPA Community
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and in the United States the organization at the center of that growth is the United States Padel Association, the national governing body responsible for building the sport at every level, from grassroots clubs to elite competition.
The USPA has named Tennibot its preferred ball machine technology for players, coaches, and clubs across the country. As the official U.S. representative to the International Padel Federation (FIP), the USPA sets the standard for the sport here, and that makes this more than an endorsement. It's institutional validation from the people who know U.S. padel better than anyone.
"We're always looking for ways to bring added value to USPA members and the clubs they play at. Tennibot offers a training tool that works well for individual players who want more repetitions, and for clubs looking to give their members something useful beyond court time. We're glad to make it available through the USPA Membership program."
Scott Colebourne, CEO, United States Padel Association
Why Padel Needs This
One of the consistent challenges in padel, regardless of level, is quality repetition. You can have access to great courts, solid coaching, and willing hitting partners, and still find it hard to get the focused practice reps that actually move the needle.
Ball machine technology has been a staple of professional training in tennis for decades. For padel, it's still underutilized: not because players don't want it, but because most machines weren't built with padel in mind. We built the Partner V2 to change that.
How the Partner V2 Works
The Partner V2 isn't a traditional ball machine. It uses 4K cameras and 3D court tracking to generate and adapt custom drills in real time, responding to each player's position and movement as they train, without needing a hitting partner. It trains you the way a smart practice partner would: recognizing where you are, where you're struggling, and what you need next.
Paired with the Rover, Tennibot's autonomous ball collector, the system creates a fully self-sustaining training loop that returns balls to the machine automatically, maximizing court time and player focus with no manual intervention.
The Partner V2 supports tennis, pickleball, and padel, making it one of the only training systems capable of serving all three major racquet sports.
"Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and the USPA is at the center of that growth in the United States. Being named their preferred technology partner validates what we've been building: a training system that thinks, moves, and adapts like a real opponent. We're proud to support USPA players and clubs with technology that was designed and built right here in Auburn, Alabama."
Haitham Eletrabi, CEO and Co-Founder, Tennibot
What This Means for Clubs
The partnership includes a dedicated Club Technology Program built for the U.S. padel community: multi-machine pricing for USPA-affiliated clubs, integration into coaching programs, and technology demonstrations at USPA events.
For clubs, the Partner V2 extends court utility well beyond match play. Members can train independently before or after group sessions, giving clubs a compelling reason to keep players on-site longer.
What's Next for Padel in the U.S.
We're glad to be part of what the USPA is building. Padel is still in its early stages in the United States, and the infrastructure being laid right now (the clubs, the competitions, the trained coaches) is what will determine how fast it grows. We want to be part of that foundation.
If you're a USPA member or club operator looking for a training tool the USPA chose, we'd be glad to talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Partner V2 work for padel specifically?
Yes. We make a version of the Partner V2 built specifically for padel, configured to deliver the shots and situations padel players actually face, so it caters to the real demands of the game. It uses 4K cameras and 3D court tracking to generate and adapt drills in real time based on how you move on court.
Do I need someone to pick up the balls?
No. Paired with the Rover, Tennibot's autonomous ball collector, the Partner V2 runs a self-sustaining training loop: balls are returned to the machine automatically with no manual intervention.
Can clubs get special pricing?
Yes. USPA-affiliated clubs can access multi-machine pricing through the Club Technology Program, along with coaching-program integration and on-site technology demonstrations at USPA events.
Where is the Partner V2 made?
The Partner V2 is designed and manufactured in the United States, in Auburn, Alabama, and comes with a three-year warranty.
How do USPA members learn more?
Visit tennibot.com/uspa to learn more about Tennibot for the U.S. padel community.