Nisplay Y1 - The Tennis Machine Built Into Your Backpack
- BackerBuzz
- Jan 23
- 3 min read
7.5kg Portable | All-in-One Sleek Modular Design | App & Voice Control | Full Court | Player Sensing Radar | Dual Wheel Launch System
The Tennis Machine Built Into Your Backpack: Nisplay Y1
Tennis players know the pain of lugging heavy ball machines to the court. It usually involves a trolley, a separate bag for your gear, and a workout before you even start hitting. Nisplay is changing the game with the Y1, the world's first tennis ball machine integrated directly into a backpack. By reimagining the machine as a wearable accessory rather than a piece of luggage, they promise a "grab-and-go" training experience that fits your entire tennis life on your back.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: Nisplay Y1: The Tennis Machine Built Into Your Backpack by Nisplay Sports.
What It Is: The Y1 is a 2-in-1 system that combines a high-performance tennis ball machine with a sleek, ergonomic backpack. Unlike traditional machines that are bulky box-shaped units, the Y1 is designed as a wearable bag first. It features a built-in ball hopper, dedicated storage for rackets and gear, and a 7.5kg lightweight design that allows players to walk, bike, or commute to the court with ease.
Status: The project is currently active on Kickstarter.
Key Features
Backpack Integration: The machine isn't just placed inside a bag; it is the bag. The design integrates the firing mechanism and ball hopper into a unified backpack form factor, with dedicated slots for your racket, water bottle, and personal items.
Ultra-Lightweight: Weighing only 7.5kg (approx. 16.5 lbs), it is significantly lighter than traditional portable machines. The ergonomic straps and balanced weight distribution make it feel less like hauling equipment and more like wearing a standard hiking pack.
Full App & Remote Control: The Y1 connects to a mobile app that offers "Ball Boy Mode," custom drills, and 15 programmable landing spots. It allows you to adjust speed (up to 60 mph), spin, and frequency directly from your phone or the included remote.
Dual-Wheel Launch System: Despite its compact size, it uses a professional dual-wheel system to generate realistic topspin and slice, capable of firing balls at up to 60 MPH and launching lobs as high as 8.1 meters.
Pickleball Compatible: Recognizing the growing racquet sports market, the Y1 supports both tennis and pickleball. Users can switch between modes to train for either sport, making it a versatile tool for multi-sport athletes.
Rewards
Kickstarter Pricing: Backers can secure the Y1 at an Exclusive Early Bird price, which offers a significant discount off the planned retail price.
Options: The unit is available in stylish colorways, and there are bundles that include add-ons like the "ReturnSense" player-tracking radar or the "Sweet-Spot Trainer" racket.
Delivery: The team has successfully delivered previous campaigns (like the L1) and is slated for shipping the Y1 to backers in May 2026.
Concept
The core concept is "Freedom to Play." Nisplay believes that training shouldn't be limited by logistics. By removing the physical burden of transporting a machine, they aim to make solo practice as easy as meeting a friend for a match. It is designed to be a "personal carry solution" that encourages spontaneous, high-quality training sessions.
Inspiration
The project was born from the desire to modernize tennis training. The creators felt that while tennis rackets and shoes have evolved, ball machines remained stuck in the past—heavy, industrial, and inconvenient. Inspired by the mobility of modern urban life, they engineered the Y1 to bridge the gap between professional training tools and everyday portability, ensuring that "movement feels natural, not managed."
