Butterfly Amicus Start Ping Pong Robot - ASTART

Butterfly Amicus Start Ping Pong Robot - ASTART

 Attach Butterfly Amicus Start table tennis robot to your ping pong table and train, practice, or play anytime you want for as long as you want. Easily and quickly attach to or remove from any standard table tennis table. Lightweight and portable. Includes a free high quality Carry Bag for easy transport or storage. Also comes with 120 Butterfly Easy Balls and tech support from the Robot Guru.

Its special 3-wheel design delivers any spin type without rotating the head. And its unique guide plate enables nearly instant changes to left/right placement and up/down trajectory. The only robot you can adjust the head height. Accepts both 40 & 40+ balls. Made in Hungary from highest quality materials.

Start is the ideal choice for those wanting a clean straightforward interface without a lot of options. Select the desired spin, speed, trajectory, and placement for shot 1. Then add up to 5 more shots, changing placement as desired. Randomize shots so you don't know where the ball will be thrown next or enlarge the landing spot for more human-like throws. Then set the ball frequency to a comfortable (or challenging!) pace.

Robots are a great way to rapidly accelerate your development. Fantastic training aid to assure high quality shots, even when a coach or better player is unavailable. Transform a room in your home into a professional training space available anytime. This top-notch practice trainer never tires and is always ready to challenge you. Avoid low quality shots and wasted time when 2 novices practice. Hit 10 times (or more) shots in the same time as normal practice between 2 players to quickly build stroke muscle memory.

Features

• Simple interface
• Up to 6 balls per drill, all balls with same spin, speed, & trajectory
• Ball frequency of up to 100 balls per minute
• Left-right Placement can change for each ball in a drill.
• Connected with help of an easy and secure thin cable.
• Optional: Key-fob-like remote control (small, lightweight and easy to fit in pocket).

 Included

• Free access to FETHOMANIA!
• Robot & Control Panel
• Ball Collection Net
• Universal power supply, cables, & US Adapter Plug
• Printed Owner's Manual in English, German, & French
• Accessory Packet with spare parts & tools
• FREE 120 Butterfly Training Balls
• FREE Carry Bag
• 3-year warranty & 5-year parts availability guarantee
• FREE Tech Support from the ‘Robot Guru’, Larry Thoman (30+ years of experience with table tennis robots, author of 7 different owner’s manuals & holder of 3 table tennis robot patents)

What our Experts Think

• Entry-level model in Butterfly’s premium robot lineup
  The Butterfly Amicus Start (ASTART) is the simplified version of the Amicus training system, designed to bring structured robot training to beginners, clubs, and home users at a lower entry point.
• Same 3-wheel spin technology as higher models
  Experts highlight that it uses the signature 3-wheel head system, allowing realistic generation of topspin, backspin, sidespin, and no-spin without rotating the head—mirroring advanced Amicus robots.
• Basic but effective drill programming
  Supports up to 6-ball drill sequences, where users can set spin, speed, and placement per drill, making it useful for fundamental stroke training and repetition practice.
• High training speed for repetition work
  Capable of feeding up to ~100 balls per minute, enabling high-rep practice for footwork, consistency, and timing development.
• Portable, club-friendly setup
  Designed to attach easily to standard tables, with a lightweight build and included carry bag for transport between home, club, or training environments.
• Simplified control system (key limitation)
  Experts note the trade-off: the Start model does not support advanced stored drills or deep customization, making it less suitable for high-level tactical training compared to Expert or Prime models.
• Best suited for learning fundamentals
  Ideal for players who want to build consistency, footwork, and basic spin recognition, rather than advanced match simulation.

Q&A

Maintenance Tips

• Keep balls clean: Use clean, dust-free training balls only; wash new balls before use to prevent internal jams and wheel wear.
• Prevent ball jams: Remove hair, dust, or broken balls from the net and feed system regularly to avoid blockages.
• Clean wheels carefully: Do NOT use chemicals on throwing wheels—only dry or lightly damp cloth to preserve the special coating.
• Check feeding system: Inspect ball channel and guide plate to ensure smooth delivery and consistent spin/placement accuracy.
• Secure power connection: Always unplug before maintenance and ensure cables are firmly seated for stable operation.
• Indoor use only: Keep in a clean, dry environment—avoid humidity, dust-heavy areas, and outdoor exposure.
• Regular inspection: Check screws, head alignment, and deflector positioning to maintain accurate ball trajectory.
• Storage care: Store in its carry bag when not in use to protect motors, electronics, and plastic components.