Segmentation by Types further refines market taxonomy into five distinct categories: Single‑ball, Multi‑ball, Portable, Fixed and Smart/Connected machines. Single‑ball units, comprising about 30 % of sales, serve entry‑level users with simple feed mechanisms and limited programming. Multi‑ball models, responsible for roughly 35 % of the market, offer varied speed and spin settings, meeting the needs of advanced training and coaching scenarios. Portable machines, making up 15 %, are lightweight, battery‑operated devices favored by recreational players and traveling coaches. Fixed installations, accounting for 10 %, are integrated into indoor courts and training facilities, providing continuous operation and higher durability. The emerging Smart/Connected segment, now 10 % of the market, incorporates IoT connectivity, data analytics, and mobile app control, attracting technology‑driven users across all application categories. The relative contribution of each type reflects functional complexity, price point, and adoption rate within the broader automatic tennis ball machine market.