The Ball Blaster features advanced electronics, custom 3D-printed components, a hydraulic pivot system, and weather-resistant fittings – engineered entirely in-house for a reliable, high-performance ball launching experience. 

Ball Blaster 2.0 – the Taupō Hole In One ball launcher is better than ever. This fully redesigned version is more advanced, with pulse valves and a myriad of circuit boards and electronics, all developed by our resident electrical engineer. All the moving parts of the launcher are designed and 3D printed with nylon in-house, which enabled us to test out various concepts as trials to optimise the reliability of the unit. This includes the handles, loading system, and mechanics. The fittings have been changed to nylex to withstand Taupō’s weather conditions, as the previously used brass and steel can deteriorate quickly. 

The Ball Blaster’s electronic system is highly sophisticated with relays, valves, and many electronic resistors. An elaborate motherboard operates the system by relaying and distributing the correct signals. The previous version’s pivot system has now been changed to an efficient hydraulic system, and a purpose-built gimbal that limits the range of movement to 15º left-to-right and 35º up-and-down. The machine is run off a compressor and carries five balls which are loaded by the user with a shotgun-style pull-back system.