Dr. Dish vs. Shoot-A-Way (The Gun): which basketball shooting machine wins in Australia?
Side by side on features, pricing and Australian-local support, for coaches, clubs, schools and facilities picking their next basketball shooting machine in 2026.
If you're an Australian program, coach, club, school or facility, Dr. Dish is the clear pick. You get local support, local stock, and the same machines NCAA programs, NBA pros and Australia's top coaches train on. Shoot-A-Way's The Gun is a great machine, but with no official Australian distributor, the support gap is hard to close from the US.
Side by side.
How Dr. Dish stacks up against Shoot-A-Way (The Gun), feature by feature.
| Feature | Dr. Dish | Shoot-A-Way | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian distributor | Yes, Game Ball, official AU distributor | No official AU distributor | |
| Local installation & support | AU-based technicians, parts inventory in Sydney | Self-source from the US | |
| Manufacturer warranty in AU | Yes, full manufacturer warranty | Requires US-routed claims | |
| On-machine touchscreen | 21.5" touchscreen (Dr. Dish CT) | Tablet / app-based on newer models | |
| On-demand workouts | 150+ pre-built workouts from pro trainers (CT) | App-based library | |
| Multi-player stat tracking | Yes, on-machine | Limited | |
| Top shots per hour | Up to 1,500 (Dr. Dish Rebel) | ~1,200 | |
| Folds for storage | Yes, Dr. Dish Home | Most models fixed | |
| Entry-level price (AU) | Dr. Dish Home, A$7,999 | Imported, variable + freight | |
| Flagship model | Dr. Dish CT, touchscreen flagship | Gun 12K, premium tier | |
| Used by NCAA D1 programs | 30+ tracked endorsements (Baylor, UNC, Duke …) | Yes, long NCAA history | |
| Used by Australian programs | Australian creator + facility partnerships | Limited AU footprint |
Comparison reflects publicly available product information as of 2026. Specifications change, for the latest configuration, please contact us directly.
Built for Australian programs.
- Australian-supplied, installed and supported, the single biggest advantage for any AU buyer.
- 21.5" on-machine touchscreen on the CT, coaches don't need to bring an extra tablet.
- 150+ pre-built workouts from pro trainers, plus multi-player stat tracking out of the box.
- Active Australian creator and coach partnerships, including Jono Hansford, Australia's most respected basketball coach.
- Full manufacturer warranty handled in Australia, no US-routed claims.
- Five-model lineup, so there's a Dr. Dish for the driveway, the school, the academy and the elite facility.
Being honest, they make a good machine.
- •Long-established brand recognition in older NCAA programs.
- •Specific drill libraries built by Shoot-A-Way trainers over decades.
- •If your program already has an existing Shoot-A-Way service relationship in the US, there's continuity value in staying with it.
Which one's for you?
Match your situation to the right machine.
The Dr. Dish Home folds compact, sets up by one person, and is locally stocked at A$7,999. Shoot-A-Way doesn't have a comparable AU-supplied entry tier.
The Dr. Dish Rebel is the most affordable fully programmable machine, AU-installed and supported. The Gun 4K is comparable but you'd need to import.
The Dr. Dish CT's 21.5" on-machine touchscreen and multi-player tracking, same setup Jono Hansford and Bucket Warehouse run, wins over the Gun 12K for any AU facility.
If you're outside Australia and already have a Shoot-A-Way service relationship, sticking with The Gun makes sense. Inside Australia, Dr. Dish is the more practical choice.
FAQs.
- Can you buy Shoot-A-Way (The Gun) in Australia? +
- Shoot-A-Way doesn't have an official Australian distributor. To buy, you'd need to import directly from the US, which means longer lead times, freight costs, and no local servicing or warranty path. Dr. Dish is officially distributed in Australia by Game Ball, stocked, installed and supported in-country.
- How does Dr. Dish pricing compare to Shoot-A-Way in Australia? +
- At equivalent tiers, list prices are broadly similar. The Dr. Dish Home starts at A$7,999, the Rebel at A$12,499; the Dr. Dish All-Star and CT are quote-only. Shoot-A-Way machines need to be imported, so the all-in cost including freight, duties and self-handled support is typically higher than the local Dr. Dish equivalent.
- Which shooting machine do NCAA programs use? +
- Both brands have strong NCAA presence. Dr. Dish publicly tracks 30+ NCAA endorsements including Scott Drew (Baylor), Mike White (Florida), Sam Miller (Duke), Greg McDermott (Creighton), Mick Cronin (UCLA) and Rick Pitino. Shoot-A-Way also has a long NCAA history. At the elite level the choice often comes down to specific coach preference and existing relationships.
- Which has the better technology? +
- The Dr. Dish CT's 21.5" on-machine touchscreen with 150+ pre-built workouts is a clear advantage for hands-off coaching, no extra tablet, no separate app to launch. Shoot-A-Way relies on app-based control on newer models. For programs that want stat tracking across multiple players in a single session, Dr. Dish's on-machine multi-player tracking is also stronger.
- What if I already own a Shoot-A-Way machine? +
- Game Ball has a trade-in pathway, bring in your existing Shoot-A-Way (or Dr. Dish) and we'll credit the value toward your new Dr. Dish. Talk to our team for an indicative trade-in figure on your specific model.
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