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    Posted: 04/10/2015 at 9:54am
I'm right there with you!  The MPPB's are, by far, the best ball picker-uppers I've ever used!

I've bought 10 of them - plus a couple spare heads -  since early 2012.  Several of them were sold, and a couple (very early models) were broken due to VERY careless use (abuse really!).  We have 4 that see regular use at the club.  I also have one at home for garage sessions.

I would hate doing multi-ball or robot drills without them.  In the past we've used nets, tubes, and even brooms and collection boxes, but the MPPB's are the best by far!  Kids have been known to argue about who GETS to pick up balls next!  

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I have bought 7 MyPingPongBuddies.   2 for me. 4 for the club and one for the coach.
I have restrung 1 over the last few years.

The club has carpet on the floor in most places so normal ball scoops don't work well.

Getting the right fishing line is key to restringing.  It should be about 25-30 lb test. 20 was too low.
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Link: http://cart100.com/Product/36133313269/Chinese_silver_bird_table_tennis_robot_b/
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That is frm a company par aide. You can google it.
I was trying to make one. I was researching about it then i discovered that par aide got this idea from rolling nut picker.
There are several companies that make this.
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hi Guys,
Was researching on how to DIY a ball picker and chance upon your thread.

Thanks for the creative ideas and here is my setup using butterfly net and elastic band.

I have tried picking up at least 70 balls at one go without any issue. 
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Just got one of these things and really like it. I also have one of those plexiglass tube ball pickers that I got with my Newgy robot but this is very fast to pick up large #s of balls after a robot session.
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some engineering thoughts for those interested in making their own:

if you use some type of a stretchy cord - have it recessed inside of the housing.  that way you avoid having the fraying from wear which will quickly and eventually wear out the cord, necessitating replacement.  the 'butterfly net type' (not the brand manufacturer, but similar to a fishing/butterfly net) - with like a wire hanger type frame - where you skim along the ground, invariably wears out where it touches the floor

if you tie the cord too tight, depending on your collection type (open top or enclosed) - it could actually catapult them through your apparatus, it does not take a lot of tension to hold many ping pong balls

having a long handle - might be good on range, but, you cannot necessarily reach under the table.  depending on your table manufacturer/understructure type - having a shorter stick can actually allow you to pick up balls under the table.  i've seen some made with a swivel, that's a nice convenience

i've also seen square and round ones made - i haven't seen the advantage of either, the shape doesn't really matter

i have also seen conduit tubes being used - both flat ended and slanted end with a string placed on the end.  the problem with these is their limited capacity

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i made one for probably less than one US dollar

can pick up up to about 6 balls at once, can hold about 60 balls (enough to fill an entire shoe box)

has been in service for years

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I was planning to make a ball collector of the 'bucket' type. Then I saw this principle so now I'll make both types :) Though I think the bucket type is easier to use (you can do it in a much more relaxed posture with 1 hand opposed to the pingpongbuddy),BUT I can't get past the idea of picking up balls beneath the table without getting on my knees.

Not only do I have a robot myself but at the club I'm playing, there are some older players who have trouble picking up the balls from the floor. Lots of respect for those guys who just can't stay away from the game and are still fighting for every point    So I thought I'd to them a favor and make some ball collectors.

that aside:

My version of the pingpongbuddy is about ready. I used a old badminton racket and bended carefully around a big pipe until 45°. I bought a plastic tube used for water piping with inner diameter slightly bigger than the handle of the badminton racket. I used also the same kind of elastic with fabric. The biggest issue I have now is the plastic net. I can't seem to find aby that is big enough and at the same time strong enough to hold the balls. i tried with panty's but it wsn't good enough. Cant hold enough balls compared to the bucket. Still searching for that plastic net... I'm not plannig on buying 50m of that

For the bucket type I'll also use a piece of plastic pipe used for sewerage (big diameter this time), the fabric string and a tube to attach to the big one as handle.

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MyPingPongBuddy is only$35 + $15 s/h including Alaska and Hawaii , free shipping for a minimum of 3 units.. We are currently offering a limited promotional sale to Canada and European countries for only $60USD  shipping included but only 1 per customer.
Thank you MyTT and members for helping me survive life here in Las Vegas. ( Them one armed bandits are terrible!! )
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I want to make one myself. But how do you attach the produce net to the badminton frame?...do u sew it on? And what is the best way to put the strings on the frame? anyone?
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My club mate used a rectangular plastic box and attached a broom handle to the top, he used dental floss on the bottom in a grid pattern to p/u the balls. Works very well.
 
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I got it and I tried it and I loved it. Effortless. Kinda enjoy picking up balls now.

Not sure round shape was a good idea, as all corners are unaccessible. Rectangular shape would be better, but I guess the author just used a badminton bat and that's what he had available.
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i was able to negotiate a good price for the original, and ordered that. The one I would make would be ugly : )
puppy412 : Sorry man, I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but I know that more training will make me better, I don't need to come here to figure that out
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Thanks Rich, I had a very good experience at the US Open watching the high level players do table tennis. I wish I could play at least half as good.
I am delighted thinking about Georgina Pota introducing MPPB to the clubs in Europe.  They will be amazed by  Mypingpongbuddy Made in the USA !
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It does not have to be a badminton racket. You can definitely have your own version. I would like to see your version
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why does it have to be a badminton paddle? It don't have to be round. Im gona make mine a square, so I can get the corners.




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puppy412 : Sorry man, I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but I know that more training will make me better, I don't need to come here to figure that out
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Hi assiduous,
After you try bending and breaking a few badminton shafts, ( been there, done that) you can check out my friend's website - www.atabletennis.com . His store is there in Chicago and you do not need to pay for shipping. His name is Ardy  - Mr Ping Pong.
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I just wanted to buy one. But price + shipping to Chicago is $50 :(

Alright, i'ma make one myself too
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Joe,   I am happy to report to you.....several of the top players from European countries that were playing at the US Open in WI.....purchased several of your My Ping Pong Buddy ball pickers.  One of them I noticed had 3 of them in their bag!   So now your product will be used and seen in some top clubs in European Countries!     Hope you have more and more success with your product.  Thumbs Up
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That is great, ttennis1! Can you show us a picture of your creation? Everybody would like to see it especially me. Cheers!
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Hey guys!

This forum Rocks!

I have successfully made the bent Badminton Racket Ball Picker.

Things used:
  • PVC Pipe
  • Badminton Racket (which was bent)
  • Net
  • Used Badminton Strings
Once again thanks to all the forum members!
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It is only good here in the US gatz.       www.mypingpongbuddy.com
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I thought you have patented your own invention mang Joe?
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I love it, I love it, I love it very much! I like ordinary people using their own hands and their own imagination to make this picker upper for themselves and friends too.
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Originally posted by flyingmachine flyingmachine wrote:

sorry to bump an old thread.  I have the picker mostly done, any idea where to get the red net that sits on top?  Thanks,
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Here's the one i made for myself. If this old lady can do it ,you guys can do betterBig smile
 
 
 


Edited by gatz - 05/05/2011 at 4:46am
Blade: ZJ SZLC, Garayda 5000 Matador Texa
Rubbers: FH::Symmetry SP BH: Tenergy Hard, FH: MoristoSP ax BH: Tenergy Hard,FH:Desperado 2 BH: Omega 7 Asia   
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