by Trinity Erickson, on May 19, 2025 12:00:00 PM
When it comes to basketball shooting machines, there is only one top choice on the market: The Dr. Dish CT+. And unlike The Gun® by Shoot-a-Way, the CT+ is the most effective training solution thanks to its innovative features that offer teams more reps, motivation, and fun every time they step into the gym.
Here are 6 ways the membership-free Dr. Dish CT+ wins and see why it's truly the best shooting machine for schools and the choice of coaches and players around the world.
1. 21.5" Touchscreen
The Gun® 12k has a 10" touchscreen on the side of the machine and a separate 19" display. Where as the Dr. Dish CT+ is equipped with the industry's largest and fastest touchscreen at 21.5".
Your team gets maximum stat and drill visibility anywhere on the court plus, the ability to view and edit drills, stats, and more directly on the machine. Which simplifies the experience and removes any potential disconnect between control and feedback.
2. 250+ Drills and Workouts
Both the Dr. Dish CT+ and The Gun® 12k have 250+ drills and workouts programmed onto the machine. However, the drills on the CT+ were exclusively designed for you by pro trainers and D1 coaches. It doesn't stop there. Our Training Library stands out for seamless it is to access and implement drills built to help teams:
- Train Beyond Shooting: Combine shooting and agility
- Train Alone, With a Partner, or as a Group
- Develop Certain Locations: Choose workouts that target your weaknesses or strengths
One other thing that only the CT+ offers is complete workouts - that we define as multiple shooting and agility drills "stacked" that automatically transition. You can pick these workouts from our library or build your own with the exclusive Dr. Dish Training Management System.
3. Multiplayer Mode
Multiplayer Mode, offered on the Dr. Dish CT+, allows you to track up to 5 players' stats within the same drill so more players can be involved at once.
While The Gun® 12k also has a "Multiplayer Mode" - which was released after Dr. Dish offered it, coaches love using Dr. Dish's Multiplayer Mode on the CT+ because:
- It makes practices more engaging
- It increases motivation and competition for players of all ages
- They can instantly review individual and group stats on the 21.5" touchscreen and in TMS
- It syncs and uploads stats to the FREE Dr. Dish App so players can see where they stack up and watch progression over time
4. Knockdown and ME VS. ME
The Dr. Dish CT+ is the only shooting machine on the market equipped with FREE pressure-inducing games that help your players shoot under pressure, compete against their personal bests to get better, and make more of the shots that matter.
Check out "Knockdown Mode" which is brand new for 2025.
"Me vs. Me" is another great game for players looking to compete against their previous training session or with other in real time.
Unlike our competitors, we are constantly coming out with new features. Check out one of our recent blogs to see where we have been and where we are going.
5. PATENTED POST-ENTRY SWIVEL NET SYSTEM
Game-like passes won't always come from underneath the hoop. With the Dr. Dish CT+ exclusive Patented Swivel Net System, you can move the machine away from the basket, swivel the net, and work on post moves, attacking the basket, and finishing at the rim.
The Gun® by Shoot-a-Way does not have or offer a swivel net system for post-entry passes. Their machines do have "swivel" like rotation for standard perimeter passing.
6. ADVANCED STATS
Accurate and accessible stats are crucial for player development. Which is why both the Dr. Dish CT+ and The Gun® have advanced stat tracking capabilities. But, Dr. Dish's Advanced Stats gives players and coaches the ability to be actionable.
Create a training strategy by viewing daily, weekly, monthly, and career stats and trends directly on the machine or for free on the Dr. Dish App. From there, the custom heat maps gives coaches and players a deeper dive into strengths and areas of improvement.
This combination of features can only be found on the Dr. Dish CT+. And if you're still unsure about giving your team the ultimate training experience, here are 10 reasons why coaches choose Dr. Dish over The Gun®.
The Gun® is a registered trademark of Shoot-A-Way, Inc. There is no sponsorship endorsement, or affiliation between Airborne Athletics and Shoot-A-Way, Inc.
