By setting up combinations on the Amicus I have found I can greatly enhance the usefulness of my practice time. For example, setting a program that delivers two very short underspin pushes to my forehand followed by a deep underspin to my backhand corner (that I hit with a BH loop) has enabled me to recognize these patterns in a real game. I find myself making the transition from drill to real match much sooner. Simply put I find I am able to utilize new skills sooner using the programming features than I was able to using my original non-programmable Newgy.
So "Do you need that?"
I do.
I definately appreciate and respect Marco's reviews (as well as the others I've seen here). I just thought I'd comment on this one issue for anyone considering a new robot.
Comment from Forum Member 'hereswhatithink'
Flyingpoo, I have never seen an Amicus, so I don't know it performs. I would like to know a little more than what I have seen advertised. Can you tell me if you can get slow loops (not just top spin) from the Amicus and I would also like to know the minimum time that is needed to change from one spin to another.In other words, suppose the feed is 60 balls/minute, is the Amicus able to change spin and maintain the set distance? What if the speed were increased to say 80 balls per minute, can it accurately put the balls where they were set to go?
Thanks
Flyingpoo Replies
As Marco said, there isn't a holy grail of robots. What might be important to one person may matter little to another. I certainly don't have a ton of experience with many different makes and models. However, with a little creativity and patience I'm sure I could make any robot work to my benefit (not sure if that's testament to the robots or my far-from-perfect level of playing lol). So far however I am in love with my Amicus. Sure there are a few shots it wouldn't emulate perfectly, but there are a thousand other aspects of my game that need improvement so I'll never run out of things to work on."Flyingpoo, I have never seen an Amicus, so I don't know it performs. I would like to know a little more than what I have seen advertised. Can you tell me if you can get slow loops (not just top spin) from the Amicus and I would also like to know the minimum time that is needed to change from one spin to another. In other words, suppose the feed is 60 balls/minute, is the Amicus able to change spin and maintain the set distance? What if the speed were increased to say 80 balls per minute, can it accurately put the balls where they were set to go?"
These are good questions, and ones I couldn't asnwer off the top of my head. So I just went and tried a few quick experiments. I was able to get a decent slow loop. It was pretty spinny but not insane. It was a pretty high trajectory however (the Amicus doesn't allow you to tilt it's head vertically the way my cheaper Newgy did). The lower quick loop was very deadly however.
Comment from Forum Member 'lenwink'
With my Amicus, accurate placement is usually very consistent. The only problems tend to be with very wide angled shots due to the way the ball is thrown out of the head.Len Winkler
