Ballport 80

The best ball hopper under $100! I've purchased ball hopper from both Wilson and Gamma, and returned. This one I've been used for such a long time. Pretty good! The design is sturdy and durable. Assembly is easy with a screwdriver. It took me ~10mins.

So far I'm thrilled with this; it's lightweight and works better than expected. Dunno why anyone would buy the version with wheels - even my eight year old son happily carries this while it's full of balls.PROS:Lightweight and attractive;Top "bars" move easily to open and close;When switching from carrying to elevated standing, just lift bucket by edge and let handle fall - and it clicks into place;Picks up even the bigger kids' tennis balls;Great value for price ($20);Easily holds the 60 balls I bought with it, and I have no reason to doubt it can hold at least 10 more;Easy to assemble for anyone with any aptitude for assembling things (see below).CONS:Included written instructions are an absolute joke - incomprehensible. Better to look at the illustration(s) and figure it out yourself (took me all of five minutes);One of the plastic holes was already stripped at arrival, such that the screw will not cease turning - which perhaps bodes ill for durability. (That being said, if they all wind up stripped, one can just try fatter screws.) But, hey, it's only $20!

This Unique Pete Sampras Ballport is the best tennis ball hopper I've had the chance to use. I've used the Black Wilson 75 and Gamma Hopper and while they seem durable because of their metal construction, they are prone to tipping over, lids coming updone, and metal bases, handles, and baskets can become warped.The Unique Ballport is made up of a hard plastic (similar, tough material found on a plastic bicycle pedal). The plastic will withstand a good amount of damage and use. I don't foresee it breaking or cracking from the daily wear and tear.Putting the hopper together is easy by screwing in ten or so screws at the corners and legs sides. The legs will not come apart since they are secured by screws directly into the basket. This means you won't have to fiddle around with the legs falling off (like in the Wilson and Gamma hoppers). In addition, the leg locks that keep the basket upright or in the carry position are well designed so that the hopper is stable and secure in both positions. It keeps transporting easy, and provides peace of mind when setting it up for usage.In addition, the spinning sticks at the bottom allows tennis balls to be easily "hopped" or sucked into the basket. I found it much easier to pick up balls with the Ballport than with any other hopper. Since the base sticks spin, the fuzz on the balls are not torn up, the balls glide right through the basket, and most importantly the sticks retain their shape keeping balls in the basket. Metal hoppers can become mailable and as a result the wires shift and become wider over time.Lastly, the top sliding locking sticks move easily and will keep the balls in the basket during transport. Compared to wired hoppers, this innovation works phenomenally well and I have no fear of any balls spilling in the trunk of the car. I've used Wilson and Gamma hoppers in the past, and would occasionally have the lid latch come undone and 70+ balls rolling around the back of the trunk.PROS:* Constructed of Highly Durable Plastic that will last with daily usage* Easy to pickup tennis balls* Legs will not come undone if knocked down or during transport* Leg locks keep the basket stable during carry and transport positions* Top cover sliding locking sticks is very reliable and will not become undone* Rectangular shape allows for easy ball pick along fences.* Holds stated 75-80 balls.CONS:* Slightly heavier than wired hoppers (full hopper probably weights around 10 lbs)* Seems short in height at about 3 feet high* Lid locking sticks need a little push to slide into the lock and open position (not as smooth as I would like it to be)Overall I would highly recommend purchasing the Unique Ballport over standard wired hoppers. The secure legs (transporting and carrying) and secure "lid" are the highlights of this product and these feature sets it apart from the rest. I only wish it was a little lighter and taller.

This is the first and only ball hopper / picker-upper / stand I have used, but I really can't imagine one being designed any better. The wire legs/handles lock easily and securely in both positions. It is such a joy to pick up all the balls around the court so easily; just set the basket on top of the loose ball and it effortlessly slides between the bottom rollers and into your hopper. Some reviewers mentioned the stand is too short and not sturdy enough. Well, I am 6' 3" and think the stand is high enough and it seems pretty sturdy also. I only had about 25 balls in it, so perhaps with 80 it is less stable, but if the wind was blowing hard enough to blow the stand over, I don't think I would be playing anyway.I spent about three hours practicing serves and backhands yesterday and it is without a doubt the best $25 I have spent on tennis yet! Absoulutely LOVE the ball hopper! Should have bought one a long time ago!

These ball hoppers are so good they'd make Chief Jim Hopper proud to share the name.They are durable, easy to use, and they hold a reasonable amount of balls. They're a good shape for picking up balls as well since it's easy to grab a couple at a time if you want. When I was putting them together, I thought they were going to end up being flimsy or come apart since all the bars are held in place by the plastic coming together, but once I put the screws in they were very sturdy. I've been using them for months and they are holding up well. I recommend them. And even better, unlike the all metal versions, these seem less prone to rust, and the nut and bolt connections on the other kind kept causing me to lose the bolt when it fell out. That shouldn't be an issue since this version is screws.