Sports
NIXUS makes the first smart ball charger that measures the internal pressure of tennis and padel balls directly and restores each one to its optimal level within ±0.05 bar. The device holds three or four balls, works for both sports without swapping, and shows live restoration progress on an integrated display. It is available for pre-order at €109.95 including VAT.
- Sports Technology
- Consumer Electronics
- Hardware
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Tennis and padel balls slowly leak air and go flat over time, even when not in use, leading players to discard them prematurely. Players largely overestimate how much a ball's worn aesthetics affect performance, when in reality ball pressure is the key factor, resulting in unnecessary waste and recurring replacement costs.
Solution
NIXUS provides the first smart ball charger that measures the internal pressure of every ball directly and restores it to its optimal level, for both tennis and padel in one device. Users simply place balls back into the tube after play, select the sport, and NIXUS brings each ball back individually to within ±0.05 bar of the target pressure. Live progress is shown on an integrated display, and the device is powered via USB-C. The device holds three or four balls depending on the version and is designed to live at home between sessions and travel easily to the court.
Target Audience
Primary customers are recreational and amateur tennis and padel players who regularly buy new balls and want to extend ball lifespan, as well as clubs and coaches seeking to reduce ball replacement costs.
Features
- Patent-pending direct internal pressure sensing technology that measures each ball in bar and psi, rather than estimating from the outside
- Restoration accuracy of ±0.05 bar (±0.7 psi) with individual ball-by-ball treatment
- Adjustable target pressure with support for both tennis and padel in a single device, no swapping required
- Live progress display showing restoration status for each ball
- USB-C powered with capacity for three or four balls depending on version
- Portable design intended to travel with rackets and store at home between sessions
- Available in two finishes: Gravel red and Off-white