The Gun vs Dr. Dish – 9 Ways The Gun 12K Offers More

The Gun 12K is proudly manufactured in the USA, delivering consistent quality, durability, and unmatched support. We don’t just prioritize having the best technology on the market — we take pride in precision engineering and intentional, performance-driven design. In contrast, the Dr. Dish CT+ is manufactured in China, which raises concerns for those who value American craftsmanship and long-term reliability.

Here are 9 ways the Gun 12K leaves Dr. Dish CT+ behind—and why elite programs refuse to settle for anything less.

#1 Made In The USA

The Gun 12K is proudly manufactured in the USA, ensuring consistent quality, durability, and support. We not only prioritize having the best technology on the market, but we also take pride in our strategic design and superior engineering. By contrast, the Dr. Dish CT+ is manufactured in China, which raises concerns for those prioritizing American-made craftsmanship and long-term reliability.

#2 Multiplayer Mode

The Gun 12K allows up to 8 players to be tracked simultaneously with individual stat tracking, a live on-machine leaderboard, and a real-time heatmap shown directly on the machine’s front display. It also shows where the next pass is going, so all players are ready for their rep.

Dr. Dish CT+ limits stat tracking to only 5 players at once, and doesn’t show individual live stats or a visual cue for the next shot—resulting in more confusion and less game-like flow during multiplayer drills.

#3 Clear Netting for Game-Like Vision

Unlike the black netting on the Dr. Dish CT+, the Gun 12K uses clear netting that creates a more authentic and unobstructed shooting experience. With better visibility, players can focus on the rim—just like in a real game.

#4 Drag-and-Drop Drill Programming

The Gun 12K features intuitive drag-and-drop programming that lets coaches or players quickly set and edit drills without starting over or the need to un-do spots to edit another. In contrast, editing drills on the Dr. Dish CT+ is tedious and restrictive, requiring you to undo steps to make changes – for example if you program 10 spots on the Dr Dish CT+, but you want to edit spot 3, you must un-do spots 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4 in order to edit spot 3. How is that for user friendly design? The Gun 12K allows you to drag, drop or edit any spot at any time, making it the most user friendly machine available on the market today.

#5 Decision Mode: Built for Cognitive Training

The Gun 12K’s exclusive Decision Mode was designed to improve reaction time and in-game decision making through visual prompts on the screen. It trains the brain, not just the body—and has been scientifically validated as a powerful developmental tool. Dr. Dish CT+ focuses more on gamified features meant for casual users, not cognitive training for elite players.

#6 Front Display: Real-Time Feedback and Motivation

The Gun 12K’s front display is a live dashboard with heatmaps, streak counters, next-pass indicators, and Decision Mode cues. It delivers immediate feedback that drives motivation and training focus. Dr. Dish CT+ only shows basic stats during a workout (makes, attempts, percentage) and lacks real-time tracking or advanced visual guidance.

#7 Adjustable Net Height for Better Shooting Form

Not only does The Gun 12K offers 5x more net height adjustability than the Dr. Dish CT+, you can also adjust the net height without having to collapse the net! This allows coaches to train optimal shooting arc and eliminate flat shots, and adjust net height on the fly without having to stop the workout. The higher setting also helps rebound more missed shots, keeping practices more efficient. The Dr. Dish CT+ only offers 1 net height adjustment setting (you can only adjust the front 2 poles), which limits players and coaches.

#8 4x the Throw Distance Control for Pass Accuracy

With 4x the throw distances per spot, The Gun 12K lets players of all sizes and skill levels receive passes right in their shooting pocket—every time. Whether you’re training a youth player or a college guard, you can dial in the perfect pass. Dr. Dish CT+ has only 5 preset throw distances per spot, forcing players to adapt to passes that may be too high or too low—a major flaw when trying to build consistency.

#9 Two Times Quieter for Better Coaching

The Gun 12K operates at half the noise level of the Dr. Dish CT+, creating a more comfortable training environment for both coaches and players.

In a team settings, a quieter machine allows for clearer communication and better coaching during live workouts — no shouting over machine noise. The Gun 12K keeps the focus on shooting, not the machine.

When choosing between The Gun 12K and the Dr. Dish CT+, it’s clear that only one machine delivers pro-level performance, real-time motivation, elite training features, and long-term ROI.

Whether you’re a coach, serious player, or facility owner, The Gun 12K was built for you with precision, innovation, and purpose.

The Gun 12K isn’t just a better shooting machine. It’s the only one built to train like it’s game day.

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