Why it matters
Short (19 ft), medium (32 ft) and long (45 ft) ranges fit living rooms or yards. Three 2.3 in ETPU balls resist tearing better than tennis balls and launch gently. It charges by USB.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Small and medium dogs
- Yards
- Tough balls
Look elsewhere if
- Unsupervised play
- Obsessive fetchers without limits
- Large dogs (ball too small)
Pros and cons
Pros
- 45 ft
- ETPU balls
- USB
Cons
- Three balls
- Small dogs
- Not water resistant
Limitations to weigh
- Supervise launcher play, teach your dog to approach from the side, and cap sessions; some dogs will fetch past exhaustion or fixate on the machine.
- Use only the ball size the launcher is made for, and make sure the ball is too large for your dog to swallow.
- Skip long fetch sessions in heat and give water breaks; puppies and dogs with joint problems need shorter, gentler play.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Dog size | Small and Medium | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Uses (seller) | Playing | Retailer |
| Water resistance | Not Water Resistant | Retailer |
| Model number | WL-008 | Retailer |
| In the box | an automatic ball launcher, a USB cable, and a user manual, with 3 Balls | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 11.02 x 7.48 x 11.02 inches; 3.66 pounds | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A solid ETPU launcher.
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Questions buyers ask
How far does the XIMUSON launcher throw?
19, 32 or 45 ft.
What balls does it use?
2.3 in ETPU balls.