American tennis ball machine producer Lobster Sports is one of the most known ball machine brands worldwide. Lobster Sports Inc. was established back in the 70s by banker Harry Giuditta on the grounds of bankrupted Green Brook Developing Company. Today, Lobster is the major player in the tennis ball machine industry.
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Common Characteristics of Lobster Tennis Ball Machines
Lobster Elite Three
Lobster Sports Inc. manufactures ten different tennis ball machines and two pickleball ball machines (for more information about Lobster Pickleball Machines click here).
The characteristic color of the Lobster ball machine is a red body with a white-colored or transparent ball feeder. Ball capacity of feeder is 150 balls for Elite and Elite Grand machines, 250 balls for Phenom models.
All models are made of durable plastic. They have oversized wheels to ease the maneuverability and reversible ball feeder.
Remote control for all Lobster machines is available for an additional fee. However, you have a choice between standard two-button or so-called elite remote control with phone (and apple watch) compatibility.
The wide product range offers a wide scale of pricing and features opportunities. Every player (beginner, intermediate, or professional) can find a suitable model for his skills and practice wishes.
Product Range
Lobster tennis ball machines models are divided into three groups or so-called product lines: Elite, Elite Grand and Phenom. (See all parameters and details of Lobster tennis ball machines in tables below the text.)
Elite Line
The Lobster Elite line offers five different models at reasonable prices.
Liberty and Freedom machines are cheaper with basic features. Elite One, Two and Three models have more features and are better equipped.
Liberty and Freedom tennis ball machines provide basic shot scenario with horizontal oscillation. They are suitable for beginners who want to practice the same shots again and again.
Elite One, Two and Three models have electrical elevation and also oscillation feature. They also have a bigger battery capacity and therefore increased court time.
Elite Grand Line
Elite Grand Line is the highest battery model line. It includes Grand Four, Grand Five, and Grand Five Le machines. All models have a fast charger with overcharge protection in the basic setup. They also have more oscillation features as Elite models as well as preloaded drills. The two higher models (Grand Five and Grand Five Le) have also the possibility to program own custom drills.
Phenom Line
Lobster Phenom tennis ball machines are the absolute top. They are a/c powered, keep that in mind when planning your practice. They have bigger ball capacity (250 balls) and preloaded drills included. The Phenom Two model has the programming feature to set up your own drills. Phenom models are made for the best simulation of real match conditions.
Lobster Tennis Ball Machines Full Reviews
Read full reviews of selected Lobster Tennis Ball Machines:
The basic model for the practice of basic shots – Lobster Elite Freedom
Good quality to price model for beginners – Lobster Elite Liberty
Oscillation and Electrical Elevation included – Lobster Elite One – Lobster Elite Two – Lobster Elite Three
For intermediate and advanced players, preloaded drills included – Lobster Elite Grand Four
or go to our definitive guide to everything related to Tennis Ball Machines.
Lobster Tennis Ball Machines Overview
Elite – Elite Grand – Phenom
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Elite Liberty | Elite Freedom | Elite One | Elite Two | Elite Three | |
Easy to transport and easy to store model | Light model for flat strike practices | Extraordinary long court time | Triple oscillation feature for match simulation practice | Two line oscillation with variable depth | |
Top choice for beginners | For beginners and intermediate player or small tennis clubs | For beginners and intermediate players, or small tennis clubs | For intermediate and advanced players | For intermediate and advanced players | |
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PRICE | $ | $ | $$ | $$ | $$$ |
POWER | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
WEIGHT | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 42 lbs | 42 lbs | 42 lbs |
SPEED RANGE | 20 to 80 mph | 35 to 65 mph | 10 to 80 mph | 10 to 80 mph | 10 to 80 mph |
BALL CAPACITY | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls |
ELEVATION | Maunal 0-50 degrees | Maunal 0-50 degrees | Electrical 0-60 degrees | Electrical 0-60 degrees | Electrical 0-60 degrees |
OSCILLATION | Random horizontal | Random horizontal | Random horizontal | Random horizontal, Random vertical, Combination of random and vertical | Random horizontal, Random vertical, Combination of random and vertical oscillation, 2 line (narrow & wide) |
SPIN | Topspin and Backspin | NO | Topspin and Backspin | Topspin and Backspin | Topspin and Backspin |
COURT TIME | 2 to 4 hours | 2 to 4 hours | 4 to 8 hours | 4 to 8 hours | 4 to 8 hours |
FEED INTERVAL | 2 to 12 seconds | 2 to 10 seconds | 2 to 12 seconds | 2 to 12 seconds | 2 to 12 seconds |
REMOTE CONTROL | Optional two button remote control for additional fee | NO | Optional two button remote control for additional fee | Optional two button remote control or elite10 (full control) remote or apple phone remote for additional fee | Optional two button remote control or elite10 (full control) remote or apple phone remote for additional fee |
PROGRAMMED DRILLS | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
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Elite Grand Four | Elite Grand Five | Elite Grand Five LE | |
6 preloaded 6-shot drills | 12 preloaded drills + 6 custom drills | 12 preloaded drills + 12 custom drills, 18 shot locactions | |
For intermediate and advanced players | For intermediate and advanced players | For | |
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PRICE | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ |
POWER | Battery | Battery | Battery |
WEIGHT | 44 lbs | 44 lbs | 44 lbs |
SPEED RANGE | 35 to 80 mph | 35 to 80 mph | 35 to 80 mph |
BALL CAPACITY | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls |
ELEVATION | Electrical 0-60 degrees | Electrical 0-60 degrees | Electrical 0-60 degrees |
OSCILLATION | Random horizontal, Random vertical, Combination of random and vertical oscillation, Fully random, 2 line (narrow, medium, wide) | Random horizontal, Random vertical, Combination of random and vertical oscillation, Fully random, 2 line (narrow, medium, wide) | Random horizontal, Random vertical, Combination of random and vertical oscillation, Fully random, 2 line (narrow, medium, wide), with random speed, spin, feed rate |
SPIN | Topspin and Backspin | Topspin and Backspin | Topspin and Backspin |
COURT TIME | 4 to 8 hours | 4 to 8 hours | 4 to 8 hours |
FEED INTERVAL | 2 to 9 seconds | 2 to 9 seconds | 2 to 9 seconds |
REMOTE CONTROL | Optional 20-function remote control or Android or Apple phone remote for additional fee | Optional 20-function remote control or Android or Apple phone remote for additional fee | Optional 20-function remote control or Android or Apple phone remote for additional fee |
PROGRAMMED DRILLS | 6 Preloaded drills | 12 Preloaded drills + 6 custom drills | 12 Preloaded drills + 12 custom drills with 18 shot locations |
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Phenom | Phenom Two | |
6 preloaded drills | 12 preloaded drills +12 custom drills, 6 shots each, 18 shot locations | |
Fully simulates match conditions | Infinite variations for personalized court drills | |
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PRICE | $$$$$ | $$$$$ |
POWER | A/C powered | A/C powered |
WEIGHT | 99 lbs | 99 lbs |
SPEED RANGE | 35 to 80 mph | 35 to 80 mph |
BALL CAPACITY | 250 balls | 250 balls |
ELEVATION | Electrical 0-50 degrees | Electrical 0-50 degrees |
OSCILLATION | Random horizontal, random vertical, 2-line (narrow, medium & wide), fully random with random speed, spin, feed rate | Random horizontal (short, mid, deep); random vertical (left, middle, right), 2-line (narrow, medium & wide) fully random with random speed, spin, feed rate |
SPIN | Topspin and Backspin | Topspin and Backspin |
COURT TIME | unlimited (a/c powered) | unlimited (a/c powered) |
FEED INTERVAL | 2 to 9 seconds | 2 to 9 seconds |
REMOTE CONTROL | Optional 20-function remote control or Android or Apple phone remote for additional fee | Optional 20-function remote control or Android or Apple phone remote for additional fee |
PROGRAMMED DRILLS | 6 Preloaded drills | 12 preloaded drills + 12 custom drills, 6 shots each, 18 shot locations |
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Lobster Pickleball Ball Machines Overview
| The Pickle by Lobster | The Pickle Two by Lobster |
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| Advanced model for all players | Newest model with upgraded functions |
| Pros: + price + ball capacity + variable speed, spin, oscillation, elevation, feed interval Cons: - remote control for an additional fee - manual elevation | Pros: + battery court time up to 8 hours (best on the market) + ball capacity + two-line oscillation added + electric elevation added Cons: - remote control for an additional fee - weight |
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