Rank #5 in Best Automatic Dog Ball Launcher 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Range Claims That Don't Add Up
TIEXITOR Dog Ball Launcher with 12 Tennis Balls
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
TIEXITOR's automatic ball launcher (model TI138AU) is the £52.99 entry at number 5 in this guide. It fires on three preset distances — 10 ft, 20 ft and 30 ft — selected with one button, and it ships with 12 two-inch tennis balls. That 30 ft top setting is the shortest advertised maximum of any launcher in this guide, and this is one of the two most expensive models in it. Price and advertised range plainly do not move together across these listings.
The ball size matters as much as the distance. The 12 balls supplied are 2 in (50.8 mm), the smaller of the two diameters that appear across this guide, and the listing says only that its own 12 two-inch balls are included; other listings here warn that balls of another brand jam the machine. The listing puts battery life at 4–5 hours from a full charge of the built-in lithium battery, gives the unit as 25.7 × 27.4 × 21.3 cm at 1.9 kg, and rates it for small and medium breeds. It is not water resistant. Its 108 ratings average 4.1, with 62 five-star scores against 17 at one or two stars — fewer ratings than the launcher that leads this guide on review count. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from a test of our own.
How those 108 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £52.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 108 ratings |
| Advertised launch distance | 10 ft, 20 ft and 30 ft, selected by one button |
| Balls supplied | 12 × 2 in (50.8 mm) tennis balls |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium, 4–5 hours after a full charge |
| Size and weight | 25.7 × 27.4 × 21.3 cm; 1.9 kg |
| Water resistance | Not Water Resistant (as listed) |
| Brand and model | TIEXITOR TI138AU |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant machine, works well, my dog loves it”
Verified purchase“My little dachshund coco absolutely loves playing with this, she certainly didn't take long to figure it out”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Automatic Dog Ball Launcher 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Range Claims That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the TIEXITOR TI138AU need batteries?
No. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, which the listing says works for 4–5 hours after a full charge.
How far does it throw the ball?
The listing gives three distance modes — 10 ft, 20 ft and 30 ft — switched with a single button.
What balls does it use?
The TIEXITOR set includes 12 two-inch tennis balls, described in the listing as medium sized, soft and safe.
What size dog is it for?
The listing recommends small and medium breeds, and the spec sheet also lists Dog Breed Size as Small.
Can it be used indoors?
Yes. The listing gives indoor and outdoor use, at home, in the backyard or at the park.
Is the TIEXITOR launcher waterproof?
The specs list the water resistance level as Not Water Resistant, so it is not built for wet weather or puddles.
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