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product_id: 765565273
title: "Lobster Sports Elite Tennis Ball Machine - Auto Portable Tennis Ball Launcher, Preloaded & Custom Drills, Spin Control, Lob Elevation Switch, Ball Speed (up to 80MPH), with Multi-Function Remote"
brand: "lobster"
price: "2114 Lei"
currency: RON
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reviews_count: 5
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# Up to 80 MPH ball speed Triple oscillation & 2-line random play 4-6 hours rechargeable battery life Lobster Sports Elite Tennis Ball Machine - Auto Portable Tennis Ball Launcher, Preloaded & Custom Drills, Spin Control, Lob Elevation Switch, Ball Speed (up to 80MPH), with Multi-Function Remote

**Brand:** lobster
**Price:** 2114 Lei
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎾 Dominate the court with precision, power, and pro-level versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lobster Sports Elite Tennis Ball Machine - Auto Portable Tennis Ball Launcher, Preloaded & Custom Drills, Spin Control, Lob Elevation Switch, Ball Speed (up to 80MPH), with Multi-Function Remote by lobster
- **How much does it cost?** 2114 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/765565273-lobster-sports-elite-tennis-ball-machine-auto-portable-tennis-ball)

## 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

- • **Elevate Your Game:** Electronic elevation switch delivers lobs up to 60°, perfecting overhead smashes and net play with ease.
- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Lightweight 44 lbs with all-terrain wheels and 4-6 hour battery life keeps you practicing anywhere, anytime.
- • **Dynamic Court Coverage:** Triple oscillation plus 2-line random play mimics real match unpredictability, training every stroke and angle.
- • **Pro-Level Drill Library:** 12 preloaded pro drills plus 6 custom programs let you train like the world’s elite, targeting 18 court zones.
- • **Match-Ready Ball Speed & Spin:** Customize your shots from gentle volleys to fierce 80 MPH groundstrokes with precise topspin and backspin control.

## Overview

The Lobster Sports Elite Tennis Ball Machine is a top-tier, portable tennis ball launcher designed for serious players. Featuring adjustable ball speeds up to 80 MPH, advanced spin control, triple oscillation with 2-line random play, and an electronic lob elevation switch, it simulates realistic match conditions. With 12 preloaded drills and 6 customizable programs, it offers unmatched training versatility. Its rechargeable battery provides 4-6 hours of continuous play, while the compact, wheeled design ensures easy transport. Engineered in the USA and backed by a 2-year warranty, this machine is a long-term investment for elevating your tennis game.

## Description

The digital elite grand five le tennis ball machine’s advanced technology makes it seem like you are training against a tennis pro. Regarded as the premiere portable tennis ball machine on the market today, the elite grand five le can challenge even the most advanced players. This top-of-the-line battery-powered machine offers multiple programmable options for improving anyone’s and everyone’s tennis game. The custom programmable drills allow players to target 18 individual tennis court locations, with six shots per drill with variables in spin, speed, and feed rate for each ball to create personalized drills capable of simulating true match play. This outstanding feature can help anyone transform the their game from average to complete domination. In addition to the custom drills, the grand five le has 12 pre-loaded player style drills including Grinder, Power Baseliner, All-Courter, Moonballer, Slicer, Lefty, Transition, Attack/Defend, Forehand Plus in addition to the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced drills. These tennis pro designed drills mix up speed, trajectory, and spin to prepare you to play against the world's elite. With the press of a button, you can now practice against the playing style of your choice. The revolutionary fully random oscillation on Lobster’s grand five le machine throws balls throughout the entire spectrum of the court mixing up speed, spin, trajectory and oscillation. This fully random technology realistically simulates match play, and is unsurpassed by any portable tennis ball machine on the market. Equipped with the most extensive 2-Line function found today, with the three versatile positional settings; Narrow, Medium, and Wide, you can master your forehand and backhand ground strokes or use it as a great way to warm up. It is also a great feature for two-player training. These outstanding, top-of-the-line features along with the basic settings such as speeds from 35 to 80 mph, spin settings from heavy topspin to backspin, adjustable feed rate from 2 to 9 seconds and elevation up to 60°, offer a customizable challenge like no other. The elite grand’s sleek, translucent hopper holds 150 balls which not only looks cool, but makes it easy to see when it is time to refill. The long-lasting, rechargeable 18 amp battery provides 4 to 8 hours of of court time - allowing for plenty of training between charges. Included with the machine is Lobster’s standard dual-voltage charger (100-240v), which has built-in trickle technology to ensure your battery will never overcharge. The charge time ranges from 12 - 24 hours depending on the battery level. Additional power supply options including ac/dc are available from Lobster Sports. Designed for portability, the elite grand is outfitted with 8 inch, all-terrain wheels to easily glide over any surface and onto the court. The 44 pound, compact design with inverting hopper and folding metal handle makes it easy to transport in any vehicle as well as to store when not in use. Upright the machine measures 29 x 43 x 15.5 inches. When folded down it is 29 x 21 x 15.5 inches. Optional accessories including standard and smartphone remote control options, premium fast charger, external battery pack for extended playtime and storage cover are available from Lobster. Lobster Sports has been making tennis ball machines in the USA since 1970 and stands by their products, which are protected by a 2-Year Warranty. Engineered to last for many years and to withstand frequent use, Lobster ball machines, just like a car, can last for decades if properly maintained. Therefore, the elite grand five le ball machine can be a life-long training partner — making it a excellent investment. A 5% restocking fee will be charged for any returned products.

Review: Bon rapport qualité-prix.
Review: First a word about ball machines. For the majority of beginner and intermediate players, whether the goal is to win matches or to have fun rallying, the key is to be able to hit the ball consistently. At this level of play, the way to win is not to make errors. This is where practicing with ball machine comes in. Consistency can be achieved by hitting the same stroke repeatedly. With a ball machine the player can practice ground strokes, volleys, high balls, low balls. Baseline shots, approach shots, running forehands, running volleys all are easy to set up with a ball machine. Practicing directional control and depth control is easy. It's all a matter of how much time one spends on the ball machine. From experience, I can say that practicing with another player of the same level is not that effective. Practicing with another player who is much better is too boring for the other player. So in summary I firmly believe in using ball machines to practice. Selecting the machine to buy was a difficult. These are mechanical devices with the potential for a lot of wear and tear. I considered features, price, reliability, durability, availability of service and repair. The different brands are actually all comparable and all expensive. Ultimately it was talking to people I see using Lobster machines that made me decide to purchase one. It's now been over 3 months of regular use on the Lobster Elite 3 that I give it a 4 star rating. My Lobster so far has met my expectations. For 3 months I cancelled all my lessons and practiced with the Lobster; now my coach said there is a big improvement in my play. My machine so far has not had any problems at all. I do have several complaints. Having a remote to control the machine from the other side of the court would be a nice feature but the Lobster remote is just too expensive. Other brands include the remote with their ball machines. The Lobster is hard to lift because there are no handles on the side. I found the best way to lift it up without straining my back is with the hopper removed. The controls are in a protected area on the machine, which is fine but makes it hard to reach without getting on my knees. My biggest complaint is that the ball speed is not robust enough. As an intermediate player (NTRP 3.0-3.5) I have to set the ball speed to 70-75 mph (out of a max of 80mph) from day 1 on the machine. (The speed is a gross estimate of course). And I believe I do not hit that aggressively compared to other players my level. My other main complaint is that the charger that comes with the machine is not adequate. For better charging, safer charging and to extend the life of the battery, the fast charger ($99) or the premium charger ($149) are required. Lobster should make the fast charger standard. I used to pay $15 to use a professional machine at the local tennis center for a 45 minute practice session--that's only if I were lucky enough to find a time slot that fits my schedule. Now I practice for one and a half hours at a time whenever I want, and my tennis skills are much improved. There are some minor faults but I am quite satisfied with my purchase.

## Features

- ADJUSTABLE BALL SPEED & SPIN CONTROL: Fine-tune your practice sessions with adjustable ball speeds ranging from 35 to 80 MPH. Simulate gentle volleys to high-speed ground strokes while adding heavy topspin or backspin for competitive game situations.
- TRIPLE OSCILLATION, 2-LINE, RANDOM PLAY: Simulate true match play by combining both vertical and horizontal oscillation functions to throw tennis balls throughout the entire court at random while changing ball speed and spin. Perfect the winning forehand, volley, backhand, or dropshot! The added 2-Line feature delivers the ball to two alternating pre-set spots (narrow, medium, wide) on the court, perfect for focused drills. Practice solo or bring a friend to maximize team gameplay!
- ELECTRONIC ELEVATION CONTROL: Deliver low, medium, or high soaring lobs up to 60-degrees. Perfect your overhead smash high-arc baseline returns, or pin-point net play with a flip of a switch
- EXTENDED LONG BATTERY LIFE: The battery-operated Elite Grand Five LE tennis machine has a rechargeable battery that offers 4 to 6 hours of gameplay and includes a Lobster Sports standard battery charger.
- 12 PRELOADED & 12 CUSTOM DRILLS: 12 pre-loaded drills( all courter, grinder, moonballer, slicer, lefty, power baseliner, approach, beginner,attack/defend, intermediate, forehand plus, advanced) that simulate the main styles of tennis players played in the modern era. You can also program up to 6 custom drills that fit your training regimen.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004Q8GLN2 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | LOBSTER |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (46) |
| Date First Available | 24 June 2025 |
| Department | unisex |
| Height | 18 inches |
| Included Components | Standard Charger |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | EL05LE |
| Length | 30 inches |
| Manufacturer | Lobster Sports |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 50.8 x 35.56 x 53.34 cm; 19.05 kg |
| Season | Fall, Spring-Summer, Year-round |
| Size | 21x14x 20- Inch |
| Sport | Tennis |
| Style | Elite Grand Five LE |
| Weight | 79 Pounds |

## Images

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## 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 A***R on 13 October 2020*

Bon rapport qualité-prix.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***R on 7 October 2019*

First a word about ball machines. For the majority of beginner and intermediate players, whether the goal is to win matches or to have fun rallying, the key is to be able to hit the ball consistently. At this level of play, the way to win is not to make errors. This is where practicing with ball machine comes in. Consistency can be achieved by hitting the same stroke repeatedly. With a ball machine the player can practice ground strokes, volleys, high balls, low balls. Baseline shots, approach shots, running forehands, running volleys all are easy to set up with a ball machine. Practicing directional control and depth control is easy. It's all a matter of how much time one spends on the ball machine. From experience, I can say that practicing with another player of the same level is not that effective. Practicing with another player who is much better is too boring for the other player. So in summary I firmly believe in using ball machines to practice. Selecting the machine to buy was a difficult. These are mechanical devices with the potential for a lot of wear and tear. I considered features, price, reliability, durability, availability of service and repair. The different brands are actually all comparable and all expensive. Ultimately it was talking to people I see using Lobster machines that made me decide to purchase one. It's now been over 3 months of regular use on the Lobster Elite 3 that I give it a 4 star rating. My Lobster so far has met my expectations. For 3 months I cancelled all my lessons and practiced with the Lobster; now my coach said there is a big improvement in my play. My machine so far has not had any problems at all. I do have several complaints. Having a remote to control the machine from the other side of the court would be a nice feature but the Lobster remote is just too expensive. Other brands include the remote with their ball machines. The Lobster is hard to lift because there are no handles on the side. I found the best way to lift it up without straining my back is with the hopper removed. The controls are in a protected area on the machine, which is fine but makes it hard to reach without getting on my knees. My biggest complaint is that the ball speed is not robust enough. As an intermediate player (NTRP 3.0-3.5) I have to set the ball speed to 70-75 mph (out of a max of 80mph) from day 1 on the machine. (The speed is a gross estimate of course). And I believe I do not hit that aggressively compared to other players my level. My other main complaint is that the charger that comes with the machine is not adequate. For better charging, safer charging and to extend the life of the battery, the fast charger ($99) or the premium charger ($149) are required. Lobster should make the fast charger standard. I used to pay $15 to use a professional machine at the local tennis center for a 45 minute practice session--that's only if I were lucky enough to find a time slot that fits my schedule. Now I practice for one and a half hours at a time whenever I want, and my tennis skills are much improved. There are some minor faults but I am quite satisfied with my purchase.

### ⭐ Review
*by R***T on 29 January 2013*

I would give the machine zero stars if I could. If the company offered to give me this machine for free and to pay for shipping I wouldn't want it, nor would I be willing to sell it to someone else. I've owned ball machines for about 15 years and since I have a lot of free time, I use the machines 3-4 times a week. I have loved the Lobster Elite 1 model for the past 8 years and have been wanting to upgrade to a programmable model for a number of years. I was hoping that someone would create my ideal ball machine, and that Lobster would be the company to do it, but I got tired of waiting so when I found their best ball machine on sale a few days before my birthday I decided that I had to buy it at the deal price of $1800 because I knew that I would never buy it the full $2500 price. I really, really wanted to like the machine because I got such a good deal on it, so I spent two days trying to talk myself into keeping the machine. The biggest issue is that I bought the machine because I wanted to take my game to the next level by using the fancy pre-programmed drills. I found that the first drill worked, but the balls bounced too high. Switching to other drills they either slammed the balls into the bottom of the net or shot the balls out so hard and fast that Roger Federer wouldn't be able to use the drill. I called about the problem and the company acted like they had not heard of the problem and explained how I could use the calibration process to adjust the drills. I really didn't like the fact that I would have to re-calibration the machine before using each drill, but I gave it a try and still found that I couldn't get the machine to give me drills that were useable (realistic), the balls either came out too fast or bounced too high. I decided that even if I couldn't use the pre-programmed drills I would just program my own drills. I found that it didn't repeat the drills that I programmed correctly. I created a drill to all four corners and it would start out with two short and two long only to decide to sometimes turn the two long into four long shots before going back to the two short shots. Also I wasn't impressed with the machine's ability to hit the locations that I wanted it to hit. As a last resort I wanted to see if the machine could just give me some basic hitting practice with placing the ball in one direction with a simple arc. That's where I really discovered the limitations of the machine. At the lowest speed the ball would hit the bottom of the net and at the next speed setting which was 5 miles an hour faster the balls would land past the baseline. I was able to change the height setting to keep the balls in, but at the expense of having balls that bounced too high. By going digital with this programmable machine they took away the great control that their basic analog machines gives you. If they changed their software to allow speed changes of 1 mile an hour that might make the machine usable, but the way it currently works is crazy. I tried to call the president of the company to ask him why he was selling an unusable product but he doesn't take phone calls from customers. Warning: You really don't want to buy a product with a large battery from Amazon, they are willing to sell you such products, but they don't allow you to return them. You can't return it to Lobster either if you don't buy it directly from them.

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