Tennis ball machines are perfect to groove in new strokes, footwork, tennis court movement and over-practice routines so crucial at match time. Ofcourse, they provide hours of conditioning and fun too! Essential buy for the tennis teaching professional and tennis family.
"So your junior has perfected a backhand slice. There are three ways to groove in the stroke using a ball machine - practice, practice, and more practice. Mike Agassi understood this when he set up a battery of ball machines at his backyard court, and son Andre Agassi hit the bumps, ball after ball." - From the book "Raising Big Smiling Tennis Kids"
Our selection of quality tennis ball machines are designed around your lifestyle and training needs. Portability, durability, and drills-variety. Backed by strong brands and manufacturer's solid warranty. Plus our careful selection and 100% satisfaction guarantee. It is easy to choose the tennis ball machine that is right for you.
Lobster Tennis Ball Machines patent-pending designs and the only 2-year warranty in the industry live up to your expectations of high quality, durability, and innovation. Available in a variety of styles to meet all your needs.
| Mansion Select's Easy Tennis Ball Machine Selection Guide | ||||||
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| Features | Elite Freedom | Elite 1 | Elite 2 | Elite 3 | Elite Grandslam IV | Elite Grandslam V |
| Oscillation | Random; Horizontal | Random; Horizontal | Random, Horizontal, Vertical, Horizontal & Vertical | Random, Horizontal, Vertical, Horizontal & Vertical | Random Horizontal (Short, Mid, Deep); Random Vertical (Left, Middle, Right); Fully Random Horizontal & Vertical with variable Speed & Spin | Random Horizontal (Short, Mid, Deep); Random Vertical (Left, Middle, Right); Fully Random Horizontal & Vertical with variable Speed & Spin |
| Speed | 20-70 miles per hour | 20-80 miles per hour | 20-80 miles per hour | 20-80 miles per hour | 20-80 miles per hour | 20-80 miles per hour |
| Ball Capacity | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Feed Rate | 2-10 seconds | 2-10 seconds | 2-10 seconds | 2-10 seconds | 2-12 seconds | 2-12 seconds |
| Power | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| Court Time | 2-4 hours | 4-8 hours | 4-8 hours | 4-8 hours | 4-8 hours | 4-8 hours |
| Elevation | Manual 0-50 degrees | Electronic 0-60 degrees | Electronic 0-50 degrees | Electronic 0-50 degrees | Electronic 0-50 degrees | Electronic 0-50 degrees |
| Weight | 35 pounds | 42 pounds | 44 pounds | 44 pounds | 44 pounds | 44 pounds |
| Spin | n/a | Top; Back | Top; Back | Top; Back | Top; Back | Top; Back |
| Pre-programmed Drills | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Three separate six-shot court drills; Grinder, Power Baseliner, All Courter | Six separate six-shot court drills; Grinder, Power Baseliner, All Courter, Approach, Attack/Defend, and Forehand Plus |
| 3-Line Function | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Three positional settings; Narrow, Medium, and Wide | Three positional settings; Narrow, Medium, and Wide |
| Programmability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Six separate six-shot court drills; Grinder, Power Baseliner, All Courter, Approach, Attack/Defend, and Forehand Plus |
| Remote | n/a | 2-Function | 2-Function | 2-Function | 20-Function | 20-Function |
| Basic Charger Recharging Time: 10-14 hours Overcharge Protection: No | Included | Included | Included | Included | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Charger Recharging Time: 3-9 hours Overcharge Protection: Yes | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included | Included |
| Premium Fast Charger Recharging Time: 1-3 hours Overcharge Protection: Yes Plus! Unlimited play time with AC outlet at court | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
How To Choose A Tennis Ball Machine Just Right for You: Need To Know Facts