Basketball Shooting Machines, ranked
7 products. Prices checked Oct 15, 2026.
How we ranked these
Ranked by spec fit for the use case: a serious player training solo at home (driveway, garage or home gym) who wants the most automated, high-volume reps per dollar. Criteria, in priority order:
- Automation: machines that pass automatically to programmable spots rank above manual rebound-and-return trainers.
- Published rep rate (shots per hour) and number of programmable spots/distances.
- Home fit: weight, storage footprint and portability published by the maker.
- Price: lower price breaks ties between machines of similar automation; ongoing membership costs are noted.
We have not tested these products. Ranks reflect published specs and prices only. Full methodology.
Quick comparison
| # | Product | Brand | Price (Oct 15, 2026) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dish Home3 | Dr. Dish | $4,495.00 | Not listed |
| 2 | Dr. Dish Home | Dr. Dish | $3,495.00 | Not listed |
| 3 | The Gun Home Edition | Shoot-A-Way | $4,295.00 (sale; list $4,795.00) | 247 |
| 4 | GRIND Machine | GRIND Basketball | $2,195.00 (sale; regular $2,495.00) Ships November 2026 per product page | Not listed |
| 5 | The Gun 6000 | Shoot-A-Way | $6,200.00 | Not listed |
| 6 | Dr. Dish iC3 Shot Trainer | Dr. Dish | $499.99 | 35 |
| 7 | GRIND Gx Shot Trainer | GRIND Basketball | $499.00 (pre-order) Pre-order; ships end of November 2026 per product page | 20 |
The ranking
#1: Dr. Dish Home3
Brand: Dr. Dish
- Up to 1,200 shots per hour (maker claim)
- 180° programmable passing across court locations
- App-based training, make/miss shot counter
- Maker states no membership required
Why #1: Highest published rep rate among home machines here, 180° programmable passing, and no required membership, which lowers long-term cost versus the original Home.
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#2: Dr. Dish Home
Brand: Dr. Dish
- 1,200 reps per hour (maker claim)
- Fully programmable to court spots; 5 passing distances
- App control via phone; mechanical shot counter
- 40" L × 30" W × 78" H storage footprint
- Player-app membership sold separately (month-to-month listed at $39)
Why #2: Same published rep rate as Home3 for $1,000 less upfront; ranks below Home3 because several features rely on a separately sold membership.
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#3: The Gun Home Edition
Brand: Shoot-A-Way
- 11 programmable locations, 7 pass distances
- 247 lb; 52 × 28 × 75 in
- Touchpad control, no phone/app required
- Ultrasonic makes counter; works with 9 ft or 10 ft rims
- 2-year warranty; made in USA
Why #3: Fully automatic and app-free with 11 spots, but heavier and pricier than Dr. Dish Home with no published reps-per-hour figure on the page.
View source at Shoot-A-Way (opens in new tab)$4,295.00 (sale; list $4,795.00)
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Shoot-A-Way. Specs from the source page.
#4: GRIND Machine
Brand: GRIND Basketball
- Automatic portable shooting machine
- Up to 1,000 shots per hour (per GRIND's published materials)
- Ships November 2026 per product page
- 1-year standard warranty; 3-, 5- and 8-year coverage listed as options ($299/$499/$799)
Why #4: Lowest-priced automatic machine found; lower published rep rate than Dr. Dish and a pre-order ship date keep it below the leaders.
View source at GRIND Basketball (opens in new tab)$2,195.00 (sale; regular $2,495.00)
Availability: Ships November 2026 per product page
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at GRIND Basketball. Specs from the source page.
#5: The Gun 6000
Brand: Shoot-A-Way
- Up to 1,800 shots per hour
- Rotates 180° to perimeter spots
- Time-delay function
- Adjustable net 11'–14'; ~30-second setup
Why #5: Highest rep rate in this list, but it is a team/facility-oriented machine priced well above home models, so it ranks lower for the home use case.
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Pro Facility Source (dealer). Specs from the source page.
#6: Dr. Dish iC3 Shot Trainer
Brand: Dr. Dish
Best for: Lowest priceLightest listed weight (35 lb)
- Manual rebounder (no passing motor)
- Up to 800 reps/hour with two balls (maker claim)
- Return ramp rotates manually 180°
- 35 lb with wheels; 22 × 22 × 59 in storage
- Net sits 17" above rim
Why #6: Best budget option, but it is a manual net-and-ramp trainer rather than an automatic machine, so it ranks below all powered machines.
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at Dr. Dish online store. Specs from the source page.
#7: GRIND Gx Shot Trainer
Brand: GRIND Basketball
- Manual rebounder that mounts to your goal
- ~60-second mount, no tools (maker claim)
- 20 lb, folds down
- 180° rotating return for makes and misses
- Pre-order; ships end of November 2026 (per product page)
Why #7: Similar price and concept to the iC3; lighter, but the page publishes no reps-per-hour figure and it is pre-order only, so it ranks just behind.
View source at GRIND Basketball (opens in new tab)$499.00 (pre-order)
Availability: Pre-order; ships end of November 2026 per product page
Price checked Oct 15, 2026 at GRIND Basketball. Specs from the source page.
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