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Playing with the Lobster Elite 3 is so much fun because it can send the ball anywhere on the court! It is a better workout than a person and it is more fun because the machine never tires out!

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How to Choose the Ideal Tennis Ball Machine for Your Needs

How do you play tennis?

Do you play at a public court or several different courts with no access to electricity?

Do you play at a school, club, or camp where the machine must be used for 4+ hours a day?

What should I look for in a tennis ball machine?

Ball Speed:	Lobster Elite throws a blistering 80 mph
Oscillation Capability:	Elite 2 simulates match play, Elite 3 offers 2 line oscillation
Battery Life:	Elite models 1-3 offer the largest, longest lasting battery.
Ease of Transport:	Ergonomic folding handle Model 1 42 lbs, Mdl 2/3 46 lbs.
Length of Warranty:	Elites offer the only 2 year warranty for battery machines

Elite 2 Triple Oscillation

Tennis Is An Investment In Both Time And Money. When You Buy From Lobster Sports, You Purchase Peace Of Mind. That's The "Built For Life" Promise.

Why should I buy a Lobster Ball Machine and not your competition?

Lobster has been in business for twice as long as our competitors, 37 years. About Us.
Lobster's quality ball machines offer features found on machines costing thousands of dollars more. Triple oscillation is a patent pending industry first. Elite 2.
Lobster offers an unparalleled 10 point quality test on all machines shipped.
Lobster stands behind its products by offering the only 2 year warranty in the business. Warranty.
Lobster is the easiest ball machine to transport with 8 inch wheels, a folding ergonomic handle, and a reversible hopper. Ball Machines.

Lobster Sports offers two state-of-the-art lines of tennis ball machines.

The Elite Freedom, the Elite 1, Elite 2, and Elite 3 are battery-operated tennis ball machines. View an Elite Comparison Chart. For most players, the Lobster Sports Elite line is the perfect choice due to the following benefit-rich features.

True corner-to-corner oscillation: The Elite 2 adds triple oscillation, throwing balls throughout the entire court. The Elite 3 adds a two-line setting for unequalled match play incorporating varying depths while practicing forehands, backhands, lobs, and volleys. A built-in indicator ensures balls actually hit the corners, simulating true match play.
Fastest and slowest speed: Elites can deliver at 80 miles per hour (that's 10-15% faster than the competition) or be reduced to as little as 10 mph. Other machines top out at 65 mph and offer a minimum 30 mph, which is totally unsuitable for the smallest family members and beginners.
Heaviest spin: A top spin designed to bounce to a string-breaking shoulder-height and a slice that'll challenge you like a touring pro. Mastery of top and back spins is what separates the average player from a champion!
50 and 60 degree lobs: Our powerful overhead lobs are twice as high as other ball machines that typically are 30 degrees or less. Professionals skilled at lobs dominate the court. Master this little-practiced stroke.
Six spot random sweep: Be challenged by a sweep that strikes an unparalleled random six spots on the court. Many competitors' ball machines are limited to three or four spots.
Extreme portability: Our Elite models transport over all surfaces, including stairs, gravel, and grass, without easily tipping over. Compare our 8-inch wheels to our competitor's 1-inch castors or machines that must be placed on their sides to roll, as well as our ergonomically designed 3-foot handle to their 6-inch handles. Easily manage our 42-44 pounds machines that fit easily in the trunk, making it a single trip from the car to the court.
Single long-life large battery: The competition's 2 smaller batteries can't match our 4.5-hour to 8-hour play time before recharging. The Elite won't quit before you're ready to stop!
Unique ball capacity viewer: A ball capacity viewer enables you to see, from your side of the net, when to reload the hopper. This is a feature unique to Lobster Sports Elite tennis ball machines.
Reversible hopper: Reverse the hopper to cover the Elite for easy storage or to enable you to transport it in your car.
Two-function wireless remote: Control both the feed and the sweep using an optional two-function wireless remote, available with initial purchase as well as an upgrade at any time.

Tough enough to stand up to the demands of a club, school, or camp, the Lobster Sports Tournament Model, Lobster Hybrid, and Ball Bucket are electric-powered tennis ball machines. This line is also perfect for individuals who are looking for a no-frills, durable electric ball machine. (Always verify with the court you frequently play on whether electricity is available before purchasing any electric-powered tennis ball machine.) View an Electric Comparison Chart.

For some players, the Lobster Sports Electric-Operated line is the perfect choice due to the following benefit-rich features.

Easy to Transport: The Ball Bucket is light enough to carry at 28 pounds, and both the Lobster Hybrid and Tournament Model transport over all surfaces, including stairs, gravel, and grass, without easily tipping over. Compare our 6-inch wheels to 1-inch castors offered elsewhere.
Fastest and slowest speed: The Tournament Model and Lobster Hybrid deliver up to 70 miles per hour, and the small but mighty Ball Bucket can deliver at 60 miles per hour. All three models speeds can be reduced to as little as 15 mph. Other machines offer a minimum 30 mph, which is totally unsuitable for the smallest family members and beginners.
80 degree lobs: Our powerful overhead lobs are twice as high as other ball machines. Professionals skilled at lobs dominate the court. Master this little-practiced stroke.
Corner-to-corner oscillation: Both the Ball Bucket and Lobster Hybrid provide random horizontal oscillation to improve both forehands and backhands. The Tournament Model adds increased foot agility and anticipation skills by offering random vertical and horizontal oscillation.
Heavy spin: Add an optional spin adaptor to create a top spin and back spin. Mastery of top and back spins is what separates the average player from a champion!
On-off remote: Adjust your workout using an optional on/off remote.

Defining "Portable" Tennis Ball Machines

Most tennis ball machine manufacturers toss around the phrase "portable ball machines" to describe any machine that runs off batteries, regardless of weight and battery capacity. Be aware that some companies advertise the weight of their portable machines without the hopper - a necessary component - in order to make their machines appear lighter. All Lobster Sports ball machines are the lightest in the industry.

Lobster Sports Tennis Ball Machines May Be Used To Hone Your Skills In Baseball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, And Football!

Using Your Tennis Ball Machine as a Baseball Pitching Machine

Your Lobster Sports tennis ball machine makes an ideal baseball pitching machine, using tennis balls to practice hand-eye coordination skills. It is excellent for baseball batting practice, grounders, pop-flies, and catcher-blocking drills. Due to the fact that they are facing a tennis ball, batters are more likely to step into the pitch unafraid, and transfer that skill when facing a high-speed baseball or softball. Our machines can be set to pitch the ball accurately to the identical spot, time after time. Our 150-ball hopper allows the batter to get in hundreds of swings per hour without causing wear and tear on a pitcher's arm.

Using Your Tennis Ball Machine for Lacrosse and Field Hockey

Goal tending in both lacrosse and field hockey takes practice to develop. Rather than needing another player to drill with, use one of our Lobster Sports models that provides dual oscillation. The goalie can practice dives and saves in order to develop automatic responsiveness in game situations.

Using Your Tennis Ball Machine for Football

Have your receivers use a Lobster Sports tennis ball machine to develop soft hands. If a receiver can learn to catch a small tennis ball on the run, catching a football will be much easier. The result? More touchdowns!

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Does the 2 Year Warranty Really Matter?

Why would one company offer a two-year warranty and another company offer a 1 year warranty? Lobster has so much confidence in its products that it can afford to offer a 2 year warranty. Ask yourself why our competition doesn't have equal confidence in the durability of its products.

When comparing purchase prices between machines, you should consider the two year warranty carefully. The cost of ownership will quickly rise if the machine breaks down soon after the warranty expires. Imagine owning a machine for 14 months, it malfunctions and now you are out $50 to ship it to the factory at least $100-$200 to fix it and $50 to ship it home. A $300 repair bill might make you think twice about the true cost of purchasing that 1 year warranty machine.

Finally, consider that Lobster Sports, Inc has been in business for 37 years – that means we were in business for 20 years before our competition even considered opening its doors. Quality isn't some new found commitment, it is part of who we are and have been for generations. When you buy a Lobster ball machine, you purchase peace of mind because you know you have bought a product built for life.