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product_id: 714990004
title: "Sports Elite 1 Portable Tennis Ball Machine (21x14x 20- Inch)"
brand: "lobster"
price: "€ 3525.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Lobster"
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region: Ireland
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# 150-ball capacity hopper 4-8 hours battery life 20-80 mph speed range Sports Elite 1 Portable Tennis Ball Machine (21x14x 20- Inch)

**Brand:** lobster
**Price:** € 3525.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎾 Elevate your game anywhere, anytime — don’t just play, dominate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sports Elite 1 Portable Tennis Ball Machine (21x14x 20- Inch) by lobster
- **How much does it cost?** € 3525.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/714990004-sports-elite-1-portable-tennis-ball-machine-21x14x-20-inch)

## Best For

- lobster enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lobster brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Pace:** Adjust feed rate from 2 to 10 seconds and speeds up to 80 mph for tailored drills.
- • **Effortless Mobility:** Ergonomic 42-pound design with oversized wheels for smooth transport.
- • **Precision Spin Control:** Top and backspin options to master every shot with pro-level finesse.
- • **Court Domination Made Easy:** Full corner-to-corner random oscillation challenges every stroke.
- • **Endurance for Marathon Sessions:** Up to 8 hours of battery life keeps your game sharp all day.

## Overview

The Lobster Sports Elite 1 Portable Tennis Ball Machine is a durable, battery-powered trainer featuring a 150-ball hopper, speeds from 20 to 80 mph, and full corner-to-corner oscillation. Its ergonomic 42-pound frame with oversized wheels ensures easy transport, while a 4-8 hour battery life supports extended practice sessions. With electronic elevation up to 60 degrees and spin control, it’s designed to challenge players from beginners to advanced, making it a must-have for serious tennis improvement.

## Description

If your focus is having fun and improving your tennis game with an affordable battery-operated tennis ball machine, the Elite One is the perfect choice! Enjoy playing against such advanced features such as full corner-to-corner random oscillation to help you work on your forehands and backhands, up to 60 degree lobs to practice your overheads - a feature not available on any other ball machine, speeds of up to 80 miles per hour to improve your reaction time, and heavy top and back spin choices to perfect your ability to return whatever comes your way.Elevation: electronic0-60 degrees Weight: 42 lbs. Spin: top, back Remote: optional Fast charger: optional Warranty: 2 yearsOptional Accessories Available: 2-Function Wireless Remote Control 1 -Amp Fast Charger 3-Amp Premium Fast Charger Storage Cover External Battery Pack

Review: In the interest of being clear and helpful, I recommend that everyone who contributes a review cover as a minimum all the numbered information below. (My answers are in parenthesis.) Tennis level (I am 46 and played Division 1 tennis) Balls used (I tried Gamma Pressureless, and was very disappointed. I moved to regular pressured balls, and so far have been happy with their performance) Length of time used (I've used it now for about 4 weeks, at least 2x/week) Machine Type (Elite 1) Battery Care (Did you overcharge your battery, by charging it overnight/more than 24 hours? If so, you ruined your battery's life. I did not.) How I am using it (I am not traveling with it, so no picking up and loading into car. I would not want to do that with this machine, and thankfully I roll it out and down to the court.) Type of court (Red Clay) So far, I am very pleased with this machine. I will update this review if anything I write in it changes. It has proven to be reliable, and arrived fully charged and ready to use. The wheels work well and seem sturdy, although even bigger ones would be nice. I did not get the remote, and while it would be nice, it is certainly not essential for use (and I have no plans to buy one). I have found one setting with speed and distance and spin that I have been hitting cross court ground strokes with only. It delivers a consistent ball. While it can hold 150 balls,, but if you are going to roll with it and tilt it at the appropriate angle to get it moving, I am only able to keep about 40 balls in the basin (the others are in the hopper), otherwise they are going to spill out of the basin. I have found that using an air compressor after 4 weeks of use was helpful to remove the dirt and accumulation of fuzz from the balls. I will continue to use that every few weeks. As I mentioned in the intro. I bought Gamma Pressureless balls because Lobster recommends using pressureless. The Gamma batch of balls I received was poor and I sent them back. In their place, I put all the balls I've played with since the start of 2017, and had a much more consistent bounce and delivery. I called Lobster to inquire deeper into the pressureless recommendation: it's NOT for the well being of the machine, but rather for the consumer. In other words, Lobster believes that pressured balls will go dead within 1-3 months time, and they don't want consumers to be annoyed that they have to replace the balls so often. They reported that pressureless might last up to 6 months. I'm going to go with the used pressured balls and see how it goes, as it's going well so far. With about 85 balls, I estimate the machine can go about 10-12 times before the battery dies. That's not very impressive for me, as I'm turning it off during the ball collection period. The charge time can be anywhere from 3-8 hours, depending on how dead the battery is. That seems good to me. Overall, I'm happy with it. To be able to practice tennis strokes, and have a reliable machine to do it with, is a luxury. Why didn't I think of this earlier?
Review: Great machine but it does not come with a remote and that piece has to be ordered separately which was disappointing. Also, while charging, there is no indicator such as a flashing light to show it is in fact charging and then a solid light to show it is fully charged.

## Features

- Designed for maximum durability, its 42-pound ergonomic design and oversized-wheels allow for easy transport, even with a full hopper of 150 balls. A 4- to 8-hour battery helps ensure plenty of court time between recharges.
- The full corner-to-corner sweep of the Elite Model 1 will challenge a wide range of players from advanced to beginners alike.
- Oscillation: Random horizontal Speed: 20 to 80 mph Ball capacity: 150 Feed rate: 2-10 seconds Power: battery Court time: 4-8 hours
- Includes Basic Battery Charger

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005MZ7998 |
| Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,372 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #3 in Tennis Ball Machines |
| Brand | LOBSTER |
| Color | one color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (106) |
| Date First Available | 26 July 2019 |
| Department | Supply |
| Height | 0 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | EL01 |
| Length | 0 inches |
| Manufacturer | Lobster Sports |
| Product Dimensions | 76.2 x 58.42 x 46.99 cm; 26.54 kg |
| Size | 21x14x 20- Inch |
| Sport | tennis |
| Weight | 54 Pounds |
| Width | 0 inches |

## Images

![Sports Elite 1 Portable Tennis Ball Machine (21x14x 20- Inch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JD4tCZ9vL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why balls get stuck and then the machine turns off...?**
A: The machines are designed to shut down automatically when an issue is detected to protect the machine.  If and when this occurs, there will be a green flashing light sequence on the control panel indicating the issue.  This "error message" is like a check engine light or dashboard illumination light on your car directing you to the specific issue.

**Q: Did any of you try the Lobster Sports Elite Freedom? I'm wondering if the $100 difference is worth it.  Thanks!**
A: The only difference is this one does topspin, flat, and backspin. The other only does flat. So really is your call on if it's worth it to you personally

**Q: I dont understand when you say sweeping triple oscillation. What does that mean?**
A: Call them at 800-210-5992 (Toll-Free).  They are very responsive.  The manual details what to do to set up a triple.  I am happy with my machine but the battery only lasts me a year and the remote fob barely works. Hope this helps.

**Q: Can anyone tell me if they have used this consistently on indoor clay courts? Does it hold up well?**
A: I have not used on clay court but since it is a machine designed just to just throw balls without wiping the clay or dirt stuck up on the balls, so there is possibility of it not working as it should if the clay sticks onto the balls. Apart from that issue I don't see any reason why it should not work on a clay court.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***L on 21 August 2017*

In the interest of being clear and helpful, I recommend that everyone who contributes a review cover as a minimum all the numbered information below. (My answers are in parenthesis.) Tennis level (I am 46 and played Division 1 tennis) Balls used (I tried Gamma Pressureless, and was very disappointed. I moved to regular pressured balls, and so far have been happy with their performance) Length of time used (I've used it now for about 4 weeks, at least 2x/week) Machine Type (Elite 1) Battery Care (Did you overcharge your battery, by charging it overnight/more than 24 hours? If so, you ruined your battery's life. I did not.) How I am using it (I am not traveling with it, so no picking up and loading into car. I would not want to do that with this machine, and thankfully I roll it out and down to the court.) Type of court (Red Clay) So far, I am very pleased with this machine. I will update this review if anything I write in it changes. It has proven to be reliable, and arrived fully charged and ready to use. The wheels work well and seem sturdy, although even bigger ones would be nice. I did not get the remote, and while it would be nice, it is certainly not essential for use (and I have no plans to buy one). I have found one setting with speed and distance and spin that I have been hitting cross court ground strokes with only. It delivers a consistent ball. While it can hold 150 balls,, but if you are going to roll with it and tilt it at the appropriate angle to get it moving, I am only able to keep about 40 balls in the basin (the others are in the hopper), otherwise they are going to spill out of the basin. I have found that using an air compressor after 4 weeks of use was helpful to remove the dirt and accumulation of fuzz from the balls. I will continue to use that every few weeks. As I mentioned in the intro. I bought Gamma Pressureless balls because Lobster recommends using pressureless. The Gamma batch of balls I received was poor and I sent them back. In their place, I put all the balls I've played with since the start of 2017, and had a much more consistent bounce and delivery. I called Lobster to inquire deeper into the pressureless recommendation: it's NOT for the well being of the machine, but rather for the consumer. In other words, Lobster believes that pressured balls will go dead within 1-3 months time, and they don't want consumers to be annoyed that they have to replace the balls so often. They reported that pressureless might last up to 6 months. I'm going to go with the used pressured balls and see how it goes, as it's going well so far. With about 85 balls, I estimate the machine can go about 10-12 times before the battery dies. That's not very impressive for me, as I'm turning it off during the ball collection period. The charge time can be anywhere from 3-8 hours, depending on how dead the battery is. That seems good to me. Overall, I'm happy with it. To be able to practice tennis strokes, and have a reliable machine to do it with, is a luxury. Why didn't I think of this earlier?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***W on 17 August 2022*

Great machine but it does not come with a remote and that piece has to be ordered separately which was disappointing. Also, while charging, there is no indicator such as a flashing light to show it is in fact charging and then a solid light to show it is fully charged.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***N on 17 August 2019*

I am very happy for the great service provided by Lobster. When I received the ball machine, a small defect was found on the handle missing a lock switch. After I contact them, they immediately agreed to send me a new one for replacement. Since I am not confident on install the handle by myself, I ask if I could get a new machine for replacement and sen the initial one back free of charge. They immediately initiated the process by send me the pre-paid mailing label . I then received a new machine soon. Both my son and myself are very excited about the machine. I am very satisfied on the service I got and will write a review on the performance of the machine after using it soon. It has been more than a month now since we used the machine. It works great. Both my son and I enjoyed a Lott. It meets all aspects I expect. It last about 2-3 hour after each charge which allows plenty of time for practice. Very convenient and easy to use it.

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