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Tennis Ball Machine - Automatic Portable Tennis Ball Launcher for Training and Practice - Pre-Programmed and Custom Drills, Complete with Included Remote Control

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  • ELITE ONE: The Elite One Tennis Ball Machine has full corner to corner shot randomization to challenge any tennis players. The Elite One features horizontal and vertical launcher randomization, adjustable top and backspin, and overhead lobs.
  • SHOT VARIETY: You can set the horizontal and vertical position to work on one part of your game or set up random launching positions to get full-court practice. The adjustable ball thrower works at high speeds, up to 80 MPH, for high-intensity throwing
  • THE BEST PORTABILITY: Our tennis throwing machines allow the hopper to fit perfectly over the body while the handle folds down to create a slim package that should fit in any trunk or back seat. The battery-powered design and automatic rechargeable capability mean it's always ready to go!
  • PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITY: The Elite One features settable horizontal and vertical ball throwing, a launcher speed of 10-80mph, a 150 ball capacity, a battery for 4-6 hours of battery powered operation, 2-12 second ball feed, and overhead lobs up to 60°.
  • LOBSTER SPORTS: Portable Tennis Ball Machines by the most trusted name in tennis practice and training gear! Lobster Sports offers the best in capability and services. Each of our automatic launchers is designed for heavy-duty reliability and lightweight portability. Play More. Win More.

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Manufacturing quality ball machines in the USA since 1971

Lobster Elite Series Ball Machines

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Easy to Move

The 42 lb elite one's large, 8-inch, all-terrain wheels make it easy to push or pull the machine over any surface.

Easy to Transport

With an inverting hopper and folding handle, the elite one is easy to transport to and from the court in your trunk or even your car seat.

Easy to Store

The elite's small footprint makes it easy to store in a closet, spare room, or garage. When folded down, it measures 29" x 21" x 15.5".

Lobster Sports external power battery pack

Lobster Sports premium charger fast charger

Lobster Sports elite remote control

Lobster Sports external a/c power pack elite power pak

Extend Court Time

Need more playing time? The optional external battery pack supplies an additional 4 - 8 hours. of court time

Charge Faster

Average charging time is 18-24 hours with the basic charger. Reduce charge time to 1-3 hours with the premium charger.

Take Control

Control both the feed and the sweep operation on any elite ball machine with our optional elite remote.

Unlimited Power

Have access to a power outlet? If so, then the optional elite power pak turns any elite into an AC machine for unlimited runtime.

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Lobster 30-day Satisfaction Policy

Return shipment must be received in the Lobster factory by the 30th day from receipt. The customer is responsible for the cost of return shipping. Lobster suggests purchaser keeps the original shipping box and packaging materials in case there is a need to send the machine back for any reason. A 5% restocking fee will be deducted. Lobster does not reimburse shipping and handling costs, if applicable.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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pre-loaded drills none none none none 6 pre-loaded drills: grinder, power baseliner, all-courter, moonballer, slicer, lefty
oscillation random horizontal random horizontal random horizontal, random vertical, random horizontal and vertical random horizontal, random vertical, random horizontal and vertical random horizontal, random vertical, fully random horizontal and vertical
two-line function none none none narrow, wide narrow, wide, medium
ball speed 10-70 mph 10-80 mph 10-80 mph 10-80 mph 35-80 mph
ball spin top and back top and back top and back top and back top and back
ball capacity 150 150 150 150 150
court time 2 - 4 hrs 4 - 8 hrs 4 - 8 hrs 4 - 8 hrs 4 - 8 hrs
weight 35 lbs 42 lbs 44 lbs 44 lbs 44 lbs
power rechargable battery (8.5 amp) rechargable battery (18 amp) rechargable battery (18 amp), a/c model available rechargable battery (18 amp), a/c model available rechargable battery (18 amp)
elevation 0-50 degrees, manual 0-60 degrees, electronic 0-60 degrees, electronic 0-60 degrees, electronic 0-60 degrees, electronic

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the practice capabilities of the product. They say it's adequate to get some overhead practice and great for improving your game. They also mention that it'll definitely improve your fitness level. Customers are also happy with ease of assembly, and consistency. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, battery life, portability, value, and spin.

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40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

Customers find the practice with the tennis lobster to be adequate and great for improving their game. They say it gives them a great aerobic workout and improves their fitness level. Customers also mention that the lobster allows plenty of time for practice.

"...You never know. It's a good workout, but not best for alternative practice shots...." Read more

"...for one and a half hours at a time whenever I want, and my tennis skills are much improved...." Read more

"...concerned as I might have been because the machine can provide a great workout in about 1 hour...." Read more

"...I'm getting a good workout, my strokes are getting better and I don't bore a tennis partner with my inconsistent playing." Read more

33 customers mention27 positive6 negative

Customers find the sporting goods easy to assemble. They mention that the controls are easy to use, and the remote is very convenient when you want to change drills. They also say that the adjustment is simple, and there are few device settings to learn. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of assembly and use of the product.

"...shots, approach shots, running forehands, running volleys all are easy to set up with a ball machine...." Read more

"...It has proven to be reliable, and arrived fully charged and ready to use...." Read more

"...And I have learned that tech support for the machine is excellent and I look forward to being able to maintain this machine indefinitely!" Read more

"...Setup out of the box was pretty simple, no tools neededCons:- Slow battery charging (12-16 hours)-..." Read more

23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

Customers like the consistency of the product. They say it delivers a consistent ball, has a reasonable consistency at reproducing a single shot, and has consistent ball placement.

"...So far I really like it. The machine throws out relatively consistent shots in quick or slow intervals...." Read more

"...I am really amazed as the balls were consitent in their desired spot and i was able to practice for 6 hrs continously as I have total 2 batteries...." Read more

"...It delivers a consistent ball...." Read more

"...The good:1. The machine is inconsistent. I love this about this machine. I also have a table tennis ball machine by Newgy...." Read more

178 customers mention103 positive75 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it has performed very well, is an excellent machine, and does everything they need. However, others say that the balls don't get fired consistently, and the flimsy aluminum rail is close to snapping off.

"...Battery works fine...my one objection is that you never really know how much juice is in the battery...it's either solid green (charged), blinking..." Read more

"...Everything works as mentioned. The is one discrepancy in the elevation markings...." Read more

"...they either slammed the balls into the bottom of the net or shot the balls out so hard and fast that Roger Federer wouldn't be able to use the drill...." Read more

"...I considered features, price, reliability, durability, availability of service and repair...." Read more

50 customers mention29 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the product. Some mention that it holds charges very well and performs well on full charges for at least an hour, while others say that it ran out after 2 hours, lost charge 5 to 10 minutes after being used, and needs a new battery.

"...Not a lithium-ion type I am pretty sure. So far, battery performance is good, but I haven't pushed it yet to see how many hours it will run...." Read more

"...Forgot to charge the battery? Battery is old and won't hold charge anymore? Since the battery isn't all that wonderful, this would be nice...." Read more

"...long battery life, true top spin and back spin, easy setup with directions written by..." Read more

"...n't leave this machine on its charger between uses, because it will destroy the battery. Why?..." Read more

49 customers mention33 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the product. Some mention it's easily portable, compact, and relatively light weight. They say they have had no problems transporting the machine. However, some customers feel the product is deceptively heavy and has a thin and flimsy aluminum rail.

"...3 Carrying in/out of car: Yes, the machine is light, but it's quite bulbous, and the grab points on the bottom are hard to get to around the big..." Read more

"Have never had another ball machine to compare to, but is one of the most compact visually when compared to other machines...." Read more

"...Lift with your legs! It's reasonably heavy but not too much.3. The wheels are large but not large enough to let you climb a 4-5 inch curb...." Read more

"...Easily car-portable, fairly easy to pick up and carry, or roll on wheels- Setup out of the box was pretty simple, no tools needed..." Read more

37 customers mention22 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tennis machine. Some mention that it's worth every penny, affordable for most, and works the hefty price. Others say that it is disappointing for a very expensive piece of equipment, and the lobster remote is just too expensive.

"...It is well worth the investment into your development in tennis...." Read more

"...other side of the court would be a nice feature but the Lobster remote is just too expensive...." Read more

"...Did my bit of research and it seemed like a good compact machine for the price range...." Read more

"...Otherwise, excellent purchase. My strokes have improved within just 3-5 sessions using the ball machine. Great way to warm up before matches." Read more

22 customers mention12 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the spin of the product. Some mention that it's consistent in its power, spin, accuracy, and has no hiccups. They also love the spin and triple oscillation features. However, others say that the horizontal oscillation is very sloppy, the random oscillation function is very glitchy, and the spins will not vary shot to shot.

"...The top spin and underspin is great, though need some adjustments on the control panel for speed and elevation...." Read more

"...But after a couple of outings, I realized it was easy to watch the entire machine rotate and to know exactly where the next ball was going to land...." Read more

"...Ball placement and speed was quite consistent. Spin was remarkably consistent, I could count the ball rotations in the air...." Read more

"...8. This is a big thing: no range of oscillation. If you switch on the oscillation, it'll sweep a wide arc from deep backhand to deep forehand...." Read more

Keep machine in car and Carry only battery in home for charging. Connect your own bigger battery to prolong the play time by 6hr
5 Stars
Keep machine in car and Carry only battery in home for charging. Connect your own bigger battery to prolong the play time by 6hr
I bought this liberty machine(like new for $827) to practice tennis alone on the court without any hitting partner. I can practice my shots for long hours without need of anyone in my opposite court. I got it delivered it yesterday and tested the functionality without balls. Everything works as mentioned. The is one discrepancy in the elevation markings. In the www.lobstersports.com it is clearly mentioned that liberty machine has 50 degree elevation, but machine it is printed only 40 degree so kind of wrong impression about their honesty in giving the correct specification in actual machine. I will test it on the court tomorrow and give further feedback on elevation and top spin and back spin and speed. For 10 degree less elevation on machine then what is on Amazon.com and lobstersports.com, i can give only 4 stars.I stay on second floor and it is not easy to carry machine 36lbs every day for charging internal battery. So I decided to check the internal circuit layout and found a solution to connect the battery externally and carry only the battery home for charging. Lot of relief as I can keep the machine in my car. Let me tell how to separate the battery from machine, it is quite easy if you know how to check the polarity for +ve and -ve terminals.Please be careful before connecting the battery externally and connect correct polarity for XLR cable and battery.I have made a custom XLR cable to connect to battery. I modified the XLR connector and using only two pins of the XLR cable . 1 & 2 pin only. XLR Pin 1 is +ve and 2 is -ve.Lobster machines have an XLR connection port to plug in external battery pack. The lobster battery pack 12V 18AH with fast charger is $179. So I decided to buy a cheaper 18AH battery an Amazon for $37. Bought an XLR cable cut it and used the male side connector to battery. We can buy XLR connectors separately without cable and make our own cable. Please check the continuity of the +ve and gnd wire using multimeter. I made the connections wrong twice and two 7.5 A fuse blown away. Thank God, I have connected the fuses in line to protect the machine PCB board in case I make the wrong connections. I found out that the lobster machines has reverse battery connection protection circuit. So I saved my brand new machine from getting fried due to components burning on the PCB.I am using two battery chargers one 1.5 A schumacher charger from Amazon $25 for the 18 AH battery and another battery tender .75 A charger ($27) for the 8.5 AH battery which was previously inside the machine but now it is outside the machine in the external battery BOX. I bought this BOX from amazon for $12. I bought the XLR CABLE for $10 Monoprice brand . The cable is not 16 AWG as mentioned by Monoprice only the outer sleeve is thick making it 16AWG, So if you can solder and make your own XLR cable that would be great using 16AWG or 18 AWG wire. I posted the pics also for everything. Please do not forget to make the XLR cable correctly and with correct polarity.Use 16 AWG wires for safety as 18Ah battery has higher current than internal 8.5 Ah battery. Connect only one battery at a time to XLR cable and another when first one has depleted.Enjoy court time of 6 to 8 hrs . More review on the way. Please let me know if any questions.I took the machine to the court yesterday and after messing around with the adjustments with elevation, speed, feed time, spin control and finally started playing. I am really amazed as the balls were consitent in their desired spot and i was able to practice for 6 hrs continously as I have total 2 batteries. I left with 2 more hours of juice left in battery. I tried the horizontal sweep but stopped it after 15 mins as it made me tired very fast. I have not tried the overhead lob yet but will try it next weekend and will update my review. The top spin and underspin is great, though need some adjustments on the control panel for speed and elevation. Overhead lob is great, I practised at max elevation and speed around 50MPH , need to adjust as per wind blowing. Overall great machine and true partner so far.
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I bought this liberty machine(like new for $827) to practice tennis alone on the court without any hitting partner. I can practice my shots for long hours without need of anyone in my opposite court. I got it delivered it yesterday and tested the functionality without balls. Everything works as mentioned. The is one discrepancy in the elevation markings. In the www.lobstersports.com it is clearly mentioned that liberty machine has 50 degree elevation, but machine it is printed only 40 degree so kind of wrong impression about their honesty in giving the correct specification in actual machine. I will test it on the court tomorrow and give further feedback on elevation and top spin and back spin and speed. For 10 degree less elevation on machine then what is on Amazon.com and lobstersports.com, i can give only 4 stars.
I stay on second floor and it is not easy to carry machine 36lbs every day for charging internal battery. So I decided to check the internal circuit layout and found a solution to connect the battery externally and carry only the battery home for charging. Lot of relief as I can keep the machine in my car. Let me tell how to separate the battery from machine, it is quite easy if you know how to check the polarity for +ve and -ve terminals.
Please be careful before connecting the battery externally and connect correct polarity for XLR cable and battery.
I have made a custom XLR cable to connect to battery. I modified the XLR connector and using only two pins of the XLR cable . 1 & 2 pin only. XLR Pin 1 is +ve and 2 is -ve.
Lobster machines have an XLR connection port to plug in external battery pack. The lobster battery pack 12V 18AH with fast charger is $179. So I decided to buy a cheaper 18AH battery an Amazon for $37. Bought an XLR cable cut it and used the male side connector to battery. We can buy XLR connectors separately without cable and make our own cable. Please check the continuity of the +ve and gnd wire using multimeter. I made the connections wrong twice and two 7.5 A fuse blown away. Thank God, I have connected the fuses in line to protect the machine PCB board in case I make the wrong connections. I found out that the lobster machines has reverse battery connection protection circuit. So I saved my brand new machine from getting fried due to components burning on the PCB.

I am using two battery chargers one 1.5 A schumacher charger from Amazon $25 for the 18 AH battery and another battery tender .75 A charger ($27) for the 8.5 AH battery which was previously inside the machine but now it is outside the machine in the external battery BOX. I bought this BOX from amazon for $12. I bought the XLR CABLE for $10 Monoprice brand . The cable is not 16 AWG as mentioned by Monoprice only the outer sleeve is thick making it 16AWG, So if you can solder and make your own XLR cable that would be great using 16AWG or 18 AWG wire. I posted the pics also for everything. Please do not forget to make the XLR cable correctly and with correct polarity.Use 16 AWG wires for safety as 18Ah battery has higher current than internal 8.5 Ah battery. Connect only one battery at a time to XLR cable and another when first one has depleted.
Enjoy court time of 6 to 8 hrs . More review on the way. Please let me know if any questions.
I took the machine to the court yesterday and after messing around with the adjustments with elevation, speed, feed time, spin control and finally started playing. I am really amazed as the balls were consitent in their desired spot and i was able to practice for 6 hrs continously as I have total 2 batteries. I left with 2 more hours of juice left in battery. I tried the horizontal sweep but stopped it after 15 mins as it made me tired very fast. I have not tried the overhead lob yet but will try it next weekend and will update my review. The top spin and underspin is great, though need some adjustments on the control panel for speed and elevation. Overhead lob is great, I practised at max elevation and speed around 50MPH , need to adjust as per wind blowing. Overall great machine and true partner so far.
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