What Shoot-A-Way Gun Basketball Machine is Best for Me?

What are the differences between the Shoot-A-Way Gun Basketball Machines? We have listed some of the key differences to consider between the Shoot-A-Way 6000, 8000 and 10K Series when deciding what machine is right for you.

The Shoot-A-Way 8000 Series to 6000 Series Comparison

Key Differences between the 6000 and 8000 Series:

Spot to Spot Programming vs Round the World

• The 8000 Series can do spot to spot programming so drills like elbow to elbow and slot to corner can easily be run. You can even choose to shoot more than 1 shot at each of 17 spots before the gun moves to the next spot. The 8000 Series also has a challenge mode that will allow you to require the shots to be made at each spot before the Gun moves to the next spot. 
• The 6000 Series just fires balls in the direction it is pointing or it can rotate from corner to corner, 180 degrees, throwing up to 9 balls around the perimeter.

Pre-programed Drills

• The New 8000 Series has 10 pre loaded drills that can easily be accessed through the push of a button and also give you the ability to load and save up to 17 of your drills on the Guns memory. Any of these drills can be loaded by pressing two buttons.
• The 6000 Series does not have this option.

Onboard Printer Option

• The 8000 Series Gun has an optional on board printer that prints out a ticket receipt of the shooting workout statistics. It prints the shots taken, made and shooting percentage. $200 option.
• The 6000 Series does not have this option.

Standard Multi-Function Remote Control

• The 8000 Series Gun includes a MULTI-FUNCTION wireless remote control that can: 1) start or stop the gun from throwing 2) change the time between passes 3)clear the front scoreboard 4) Manually fire a ball in either standby or run mode. This is not an option and is included in the base price.
• The 6000 Series has a optional 1 function wireless remote that can start or stop the machine. $100 option.

Countdown Lights on the Front Scoreboard

• The 8000 Series has 4 countdown lights on the front of the machine which will let the shooter know when the next ball is coming.
• The 6000 Series does not include this option.

The Shoot-A-Way 10K Series to 8000 Series Comparison

Key Differences between the 10K and 8000 Series:

Spot-to-Spot Programming

• The 10K has a true touch screen programming center
• The 8000 Series has a touch pad LED board for programming

Real time Analytics

• The 10K has real-time analytics displayed from 11 different shooting areas on the touch screen
• The 8000 Series does not have this feature

Coaching App

• The 10K has a coaching app available that allows coaches to track players improvement through their smart phone
• The 8000 Series does not have this feature

Shoot-A-Way Players App

• The 10K allows players to download shooting data from the Gun to their smart phone
• The 8000 Series does not have this feature

Optional Wireless music with speakers

• The 10K has a wireless music option that allows you to play music from your phone while getting in shooting repetition
• The 8000 Series does not have this option

Post Work

• The 10K has an optional “catch” net that allows for players to move the Gun away from the basket and receive post entry passes
• The 800 Series does not have this feature

Heart rate Monitor

• The 10K has an optional heart rate monitor to track heart rate and compare it shooting percentage
• The 8000 Series does not have this option

“Makes in a row” feature

• The 10K allows you to program shooting workouts that demand so many “makes in a row” before the Gun will move to another area
• The 8000 Series has this option, but it is not easily programmable

“Blackout” color scheme

• The 10K has an available “Blackout” option to make the body of your machine black in color
• The 8000 Series does not have this option

Workout printer

• The 10K has an optional workout printer that will print out a receipt to hold players accountable.
• The 8000 Series has the workout printer option as well.