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VMYTH Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, 39 ft, USB
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The VMYTH MAX ball machine is the £59.99 option in this guide — the most expensive of the models we compare — and it carries the highest rating of the group at 4.6 out of 5. It also quotes the shortest top distance: the listing gives three launch ranges of 19 ft (6 m), 29 ft (9 m) and 39 ft (12 m), so its longest throw is 12 m. Two launchers costing £34.99 in the same guide advertise up to 14 m, and a £36.99 model claims 9 m. Nothing in the listing explains where the extra £23 over the cheapest goes: the throw is shorter, not longer.
The VMYTH MAX takes the 58 mm side of the ball question. It ships with four 2.3 in (58 mm) E-TPU balls, described as custom and textured for grip — the listing does not say that 2 in (50.8 mm) balls or other brands will work. One number on the page also fails to agree with another: the star breakdown shows 3 ratings at 3 stars, 30 at 4 stars and 67 at 5 stars, a total of 100, while the header quotes 35 ratings. Every figure on this page, including those, comes from the Amazon listing and not from any testing of our own.
How those 35 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £59.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings |
| Advertised top range | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Range settings | 19 ft (6 m), 29 ft (9 m), 39 ft (12 m) |
| Included balls | 4 x 2.3 in (58 mm) E-TPU |
| Power | USB-rechargeable, no battery replacements needed (as listed) |
| Weight | 1.96 kg |
| Material | High-strength ABS, waterproof, drop-resistant and chew-resistant |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Good product but slightly to big for my ball launcher. I had to return them. Remember to check carefully the size that will fit your launcher”
Verified purchase“My mini dachshund is in love with item in fact he pines after it. It is suitable to use indoors or out. It throws a clean ball out to the specified range however when the ball gets messy and chewed it definitely won't go as far. Also I'm really happy with the battery life. This is by far his favourite toy now”
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
How far does the VMYTH MAX ball machine throw?
The listing gives three settings: 19 ft (6 m), 29 ft (9 m) and 39 ft (12 m). That 12 m top figure is lower than the 14 m claimed by the two £34.99 launchers in this guide.
Does the VMYTH MAX ball launcher need batteries?
No. The listing says it is USB-rechargeable and that this removes the need for battery replacements. It also says you get hours of continuous use, but the listing does not give a figure in hours.
Which balls fit the VMYTH MAX ball machine?
It includes four 2.3 in (58 mm) E-TPU balls, which the listing describes as custom, highly elastic and textured for grip. Balls of other diameters, including 2 in (50.8 mm), are not listed as compatible.
What is the rating on the VMYTH MAX ball launcher?
4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, the highest rating among the launchers in this guide. The star breakdown on the same listing adds up to 100 ratings, which does not match the 35 quoted in the header.
What modes does the VMYTH MAX ball machine have?
The listing gives manual and automatic modes. A long press of the top button for 5 seconds turns off the simulated barking sound, which the listing says applies in manual mode only, and a single click of the middle button adjusts the launch range.
Can the VMYTH MAX ball launcher be used outdoors?
The listing states indoor and outdoor use, and describes the ABS body as waterproof, drop-resistant and chew-resistant. No IP rating is given.
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