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Slinger - The Most Portable Tennis Ball Launcher

Created by Joe Kalfa

We had this crazy idea that quickly became a core mission for us: that everyone should be able to own a tennis ball launcher. We loved the concept of a tennis ball launcher, and always used them when we were at the clubs when they were available. Warming up before a game, both mentally and physically, always has us at the top of our game. Problem is, they weren’t always available. Or easy to use. Or even good for that matter. We knew that to make a tennis ball launcher for everyone, besides being simple and awesome, it would have to be both portable and affordable. So we got to work. And we couldn’t be prouder of the end product.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

It's Game Time!
over 4 years ago – Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 09:42:48 PM

Slingers,

As we are about to begin receiving containers of Slinger Bag into our warehouses, I wanted to draft this update to outline the next steps and what you should be expecting.

Starting tomorrow we will begin receiving Slinger into our East Coast US warehouses. In the coming week we are expecting to begin receiving containers into our other warehouses (West Coast US and Canada), and in a fortnight or so, into our EU warehouses. We will continue receiving containers at a rate of 1-2 containers per week, until we have taken delivery of the full first production run covering all backer orders.

Once the containers arrive at their destinations, clear through customs and are unloaded at our distribution centers, each unit will be processed into our order system and within a few days, be processed and shipped out to each of you.

When your Slinger Bag package leaves our distribution center, you will receive 2 emails - one with shipping/tracking details and the other with set-up instructions, warranty registration information and a message from Mike Ballardie, our CEO. Please keep an eye out for these emails.

FINAL ADDRESS CONFIRMATION: As we are closing in on shipping these product orders, if you have not yet submitted/confirmed your shipping address or have moved homes since you last updated these details via BackerKit or an alternative Google Form link, then please submit your new address via the link below.

If you have previously submitted an updated address or have filled out an address change form then you do not need to fill this out again. If you have done this previously, we have your updated information and it is saved in our system.

Please Note: This link will be open until Sunday Feb 2nd at 5pm EST. Afterwhich all addresses that have been submitted will be marked as final.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecIEeNFm1A-BhdSi0TeWotslVdSPytVo1SGCy6p8u5BtOdUA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Backers in Asia and Australia - as I am sure you are all aware, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the region, the Chinese Authorities have imposed certain measures to try and stop the spread. We were just notified by our team in China today that due to these imposed measures, we, as well as other regional warehouses, will be unable to ship anything out until further notice. While we hope that this will be resolved quickly, and that everyone will be well, we are already looking into alternative ways to expedite your orders and will update you as soon as we know more.

Slingers, the road was long, but we are here. I cannot wait to hear your feedback and thoughts. Once again, thank you for backing our dream!

Juda & The Slinger Team

Shipping Update + LIVE with Nick Bollettieri
over 4 years ago – Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 11:35:37 PM

Slingers,

Greetings from the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show in Orlando, Florida!

Before we get into anything else, a quick update about shipping. The first containers of Slinger Bags will start arriving in our warehouse during the first week of February and will continue at a rate of 1 container per week until the full first 5,000 units are delivered. Once they are out of the containers and processed, we will begin shipping to each of you. Once your unit leaves the warehouse, you will receive an email with shipping details. Keep an eye out for it!

Ok, now the show.

Yesterday we had Slinger Bag out on the courts at the USTA National Campus as part of The Racquet Show’s demo day. We had an open call to our backers and had the honor of meeting about 10 of you there. The feedback that we received was great. One of your fellow backers had this to say after seeing Slinger yesterday for the first time: “Backer #68 here and let me say I saw the Slinger today and it's awesome!!!! The finished product is very well done. I didn't bring a racquet today to demo it but I watched quite a few people hit some balls. This thing has a lot of topspin and the remote control looks like a car key fob. I'm not much of an aesthetics person but it's sharp as hell. I got to talk to Mike Ballardie today and got the scoop about the included gifts which I won't steal their thunder on so don't ask. It's been a long wait and after seeing the product I think everyone will forget the delays because it's awesome.”

As some of you may have seen on our Facebook / Instagram, we have Nick Bollettieri, coach to 10 World #1 Players and Slinger Bag endorsee joining us at the show. Tomorrow, Nick will be hosting a live Q&A on our Facebook and Instagram accounts at 2:30pm EST. To join, like / follow us using the links below.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/slingerbag

Instagram: www.instagram.com/slingerbag

Comment that you’re a Slinger Bag backer and we’ll have Nick keep an eye out and try to answer backer questions first.

See you online tomorrow!

Mike Ballardie & The Slinger Team

Update + Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
over 4 years ago – Wed, Jan 08, 2020 at 12:24:03 AM

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Happy New Year + Brief Update
over 4 years ago – Wed, Jan 01, 2020 at 02:05:05 AM

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Shipping Update
over 4 years ago – Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 11:03:13 PM

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