Tennis Ball Machine Review – Lobster Elite 3
Posted on June 24, 2009
Filed Under Tennis
The Lobster Elite is a very versatile tennis ball machine that has many functions. The Lobster includes a two-line function and a three mode oscillation function. Beginners shouldn’t use this machine as it’s geared more towards players that training for competitions. The machine can train multiple people.
There are pre-programmed options that allow the player to hit narrow and wide forehands as well as backhands. The wide and narrow function will allow the player to improve on range and agility. The speed of the tennis ball can go up to 80 MPH.
There are three oscillation programs on the Lobster 3 Elite. The user can program the ball machine to feed balls at a narrow and wide depth as well as make the machine oscillate. All controls are at your hands as the Lobster comes with a wireless remote.
The ball machine can closely simulate a tennis match as the functions of the machine are versatile and the shots that you will experience are similar to what you could expect in a regular match. You will be fed wide and narrow balls as well as shots that oscillate from left to right. The tennis ball machine is also pre-programmed to lob the ball up to 50 degree. All ball feeds can be programmed to generate various types of top-spin and back-spin. The ball feeds and oscillates to six random spots on the court and also lobs the ball to six random spots. The random ball placement helps the players court movement.
The battery life is above average on the Lobster and you can play from 4-8 hours on one charge. The ball capacity is normal among the industry standard and can hold up to 150 balls. The weight is lighter than most battery powered tennis ball machines and can be toted by one person. The Lobster Elite weighs approximately 44 lbs. This ball machine is recommended for players who are intermediate-advanced and is targeted towards players who play competitively or in tournaments.

