The battery is the heart of your Padelshooter, and understanding how it works keeps your machine running session after session. Most Padelshooters use an external lithium battery, but the flagship Padelshooter MAX also offers an internal option. This guide explains the differences, how to charge each type correctly, and the simple habits that keep a lithium battery healthy for many years.
External vs Internal: Which Battery Does Your Machine Use?
On almost every Padelshooter the lithium battery is external — a separate pack that connects to the machine with a cable. Only the Padelshooter MAX can be equipped with an internal lithium battery built into the machine itself.
The two options differ mainly in capacity and playtime:
- Internal battery (Padelshooter MAX only) — medium capacity, around 4–5 hours of playtime.
- External battery for MAX only — larger capacity, around 6–8 hours of playtime.
- External battery for other models — medium capacity, around 4–5 hours of playtime.
Your machine normally ships with either an internal or an external battery — not both. If you want extra runtime, an additional external lithium battery can be purchased as an option, but the standard setup always includes just one.
How to Charge Each Battery Type
Both battery types use the supplied lithium battery charger, but the connection point is different.
- External battery: charge it directly using the charging port on the battery pack itself. You can detach the battery and charge it separately from the machine.
- Internal battery (Padelshooter MAX): plug the charger into the round connector on the machine panel. Because the battery is built in, the whole machine is used during charging.
A typical charge takes up to about 6 hours when the battery is deeply drained. From a partial charge it will, of course, be considerably faster.
Internal vs External: Pros and Cons
Neither option is simply better — it depends on how you use your machine.
Advantages of the internal battery (Padelshooter MAX):
- Nothing to forget — the battery is always inside the machine.
- No exposed battery cable that could be damaged when moving the Padelshooter.
Trade-offs of the internal battery:
- The entire machine must be used to charge, whereas an external battery can be charged on its own — handy when you want to leave the machine standing on the padel court.
- Replacing the battery after several years is much more involved than swapping an easy-to-replace external pack.
- A Padelshooter with an internal battery is roughly 2–3 kg heavier.
Keeping Your Lithium Battery Healthy
Lithium batteries are durable and will keep performing well for many years when treated correctly. The single most important habit: do not run the battery completely flat. Instead, top it up after every session so it is ready and stays healthy.
If an external battery ever seems to underperform, the culprit is usually the cable rather than the battery. That is exactly why every new machine includes a spare cable — swap it in before assuming the battery is at fault.
Checking the Battery Level in the App
The most recent version of the Padelshooter app shows a battery level indicator so you can see how much charge is left at a glance. This feature requires a machine produced from April 2026 onward.
Treat your battery well — charge it after every session and keep that spare cable handy — and your Padelshooter will be ready to feed you balls for years to come.