Newgy Robo-Pong 540 Review

The Newgy Robo-Pong 540 is an entry-level, analog table tennis training robot from Newgy that provides a decent playing experience for the beginner to intermediate level player. It’s made by aNewgy, a company that specializes in the table tennis training robots and has been doing it for many years.

The Newgy 540 is considered somewhat of an older model training robot and does not deliver the same set of features as the Newgy 1040 or Newgy 2050. However, it does get you a decent playing experience that is pretty inexpensive (it often can be purchased for well under $300 and depending on the time of year, it can sometimes be under $200!).

The Newgy 540 support a multitude of different shot varieties, loop topspins, backpsins, right sidespin and left sidespin shots in addition to combinations. The Newgy 540 comes with a ball thrower, a ball bucket that holds about 120 balls, the analog controller and 48 40mm robo-balls to be used with the robot.

Specifications

• Newgy Robo-Pong 540 Ping-Pong Ball Machine has analog controls that are easy to use
• Spin settings: topspin, backspin, left sidespin, right sidespin, combination spin
• Available shot types: push, chop, serve, counter, lob, fast loop
• Fits all standard ping-pong tables and conversion top game tables, easy to set-up, use, take down, store and transport
• Play ping-pong with Robo-Pong - by yourself or with family and friends

How does the Newgy 540 differ from the Newgy 1040?

The biggest difference between the Newgy 540 and the Newgy 1040 is ball capacity. The 540 can hold up to 120 balls which will only allow you several minutes of non-stop play while the Newgy 1040 can hold about 200 balls, almost doubling your play time.

The speed and frequency of the 540 and 1040 or roughly similar but you will notice a slight difference between them. The 1040 will deliver balls at speeds up to 75 miles per hour while the Newgy 540 can only deliver balls at speeds up to 70 mph. The Newgy 540 also can only deliver shots with a maximum frequency of up to 60 balls per minute while the Newgy 1040 can deliver them at 90 balls per minute.

Lastly, the Newgy 1040 can swivel and provide shots on either side of the table while the Newgy 540 cannot. This is a big feature that is lacking from the Newgy 540 and it can require a lot of tinkering to get the shot placement to be how you want it. With the Newgy 1040, you get the shot oscillation feature which can deliver shots on either end of the table.

Playing Experience

Due to the Newgy 540 not having an fully oscillating head, the playing experience can be limited. Not that it won’t be able to deliver fast, difficult-to-hit shots, but it will not be able to challenge experienced players like the higher-end models can.

Assembly

The assembly of the Newgy 540 could not be easier, you could say that this is a product that really has “no assembly required”. It comes pretty much entirely pre-assembled and the initial set up and calibration is very easy. This is different from other training robots with recycling net systems that can take some time and effort to set up.

Potential Downsides

Customers generally love the Newgy 540 but it definitely has issues for certain users. Some complain that the spin is just too strong and does not simulate what an actual in-game spin would really be like or that balls tend to jam in the feeder too easily. We think this can have a lot to do with the types of ping pong balls used, we highly recommend you use GOGO 3-Star 40mm Table Tennis Balls. These balls will not jam as often and will provide a better praciticing experience.

The other big drawbacks inlcuding not having an oscillating head for delivering shots on either side of the table and not having a recyling net system. Both of these features are really nice to have, but shouldn’t be expected with an entry-level robot.

Conclusion

The Newgy 540 is a fantastic entry-level training robot that provides an incredible amount of value at this low price point. While it does not have the same high-end features as more expensive training robots, it delivers a functional training experience very well.