elite three
The elite three allows the most advanced training options for any machine at this price point. In addition to the
triple oscillation, the elite three also offers a 2-line oscillation feature with a narrow or wide setting. This
functionality allows you to practice specific shot patterns such as the inside out forehand, or to replicate
challenging match situations extended or jammed volleys. This machine comes with our compact and versatile, elite
10-function remote or elite 10-function wifi remote for Apple.
In addition to the unparalleled triple oscillation found on the elite two, the elite three offers the two-line
oscillation feature with variable depth. Experience a first-class tennis ball machine that truly simulates
professional match play to elevate your game. The two versatile pre-programmed options for narrow and wide forehand
and backhand, in addition to sweeping triple oscillation, will accelerate your playing abilities even more. While
you're trying to maintain your dignity against the triple oscillation and the two-line drill, the elite three will
confront you with up to 50 degree lobs to practice your overheads and smash shots.
Features
- Court Time: 4-8 hours
- Ball Speed: 80 mph to 10 mph
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Oscillation: select from these settings
- Horizontal oscillation sweeps from sideline to sideline, striking spots from corner-to-corner randomly.
- Dual oscillation sweeps vertically and horizontally randomly unlike any other machine.
- Narrow, two-line feature with pre-programmed forehand and backhand shots.
- Wide, two-line feature with pre-programmed forehand and backhand shots.
- Vertical oscillation with deep and short shots.
- One spot, strikes the same spot.
- Electronic Elevation Control: ground strokes to lobs
- Weight: 44 lbs / Shipping Weight: 56 lbs.
- Ball Capacity: 150
- Shot intervals: 2-12 seconds
- Spin: Heavy top & under spin built in
- Optional 2-function or 10 Function Wireless Remote capabilities
- Optional Fast Charger or Premium Fast Charger
Why Buy a Lobster Tennis Ball Machine?
Three reasons: Durability, durability, durability. Lobster has built its reputation on quality tennis ball machines.
We’re not the cheapest - we’re simply the most durable. When you offer a Lobster tennis ball machine you will save
your customers time, money, and aggravation by not having to worry about downtime. We stand behind our products and
bring our 40 years of experience to bear in everything we do. We believe you get what you pay for. Unlike other
manufacturers, we don’t outsource our manufacturing. Instead, we rigorously control our quality internally and
deliver the best quality tennis ball machine in the world.
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Elite Series and Grand Series Battery Ball Machines
The Elite Series line of battery ball machines was designed from its inception to fulfill two market needs – a ball
machine that challenges all levels of play, not just beginners and a ball machine that will reflect our commitment
to quality products. Most battery ball machines have batteries that last 1-2 hours. This fact leads manufacturers to
get away with building poor quality machines. The Elite Series was developed to be durable first and a better mouse
trap second.
The Elite’s standard battery provides the player with 4-8 hours of court time with an ergonomically designed folding
handle and oversized wheels that allow for easy transportation with a full hopper over any surface, even steps.
Also, the Elite’s 80 mph groundstrokes, full corner-to-corner random oscillation, unrivaled, sky-high lobs and heavy
topspin and backspin will test advanced players to beginners alike. By challenging such a wide range of players from
small children, beginners, to advanced players, and professional instructors the Lobster Elite Series and Grand
Series will continually challenge any player as their game grows.
The Elite & Grand Series Advantage
The Lobster Sports Elite Series models are a revolution in battery-powered tennis ball machines. Our team of
mechanical, industrial and electrical engineers continue to enhance our patent-pending designs to eliminate the
competition. Here's how.
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Programmability: The Grand V and Grand V LE allow you to program your own custom court drills and store them in
memory, a feature not found on any other portable tennis ball machines.
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Fully Random: The Grand IV, Grand V, and Grand V LE provide unrivalled match play simulation by incorporating full
random oscillation, while mixing up both the speed and the spin.
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Pre-Programmed Drills: Preparing you to play the competition, the Grand IV is equipped with six pre-programmed
six-shot drills simulating the most popular styles of play, while the Grand V and Grand V LE include six additional
drills for maximum performance development.
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True corner-to-corner oscillation: The Elite 2 with its unsurpassed triple-oscillation will keep you on the move as
balls are thrown throughout the entire court. The Elite 3 adds a two-line setting for unequalled match play
incorporating varying depths while practicing forehands, backhands, lobs, and volleys. A built-in indicator ensures
balls actually hit the corners, simulating true match play.
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Fastest and slowest speed: Elites can deliver at 80 miles per hour (that's 10-15% faster than the competition) or be
reduced to as little as 20 mph. Other machines top out at 65 mph and offer a minimum speed, which may be unsuitable
for the smallest family members and beginners. See how the economic Elite Freedom and Elite 1 base model delivers
the ball compared to the competition.
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Heaviest spin: A top spin designed to bounce to a string-breaking shoulder-height and a slice that'll challenge you
like a touring pro. Mastery of top and back spins is what separates the average player from a champion!
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50 and 60 degree lobs: Our powerful overhead lobs are twice as high as other ball machines that typically are 30
degrees or less. Professionals skilled at lobs dominate the court. Master this little-practiced stroke.
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Six spot random sweep: Be challenged by a sweep that strikes an unparalleled random six spots on the court. Many
competitors' ball machines are limited to three or four spots.
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Incredible 18 shot programmable control panel: With the Elite Grand V LE you can customize your own court drills -
up to 18 shot locations, speed, spin, and feed rate too.
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Extreme portability: Our Elite models transport over all surfaces, including stairs, gravel, and grass, without
easily tipping over. Compare our 8-inch wheels to our competitor's 1-inch castors or machines that must be placed on
their sides to roll, as well as our ergonomically designed 3-foot handle to their 6-inch handles. Easily manage our
36-44 pounds’ machines that fit easily in the trunk, making it a single trip from the car to the court.
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Single long-life large battery: The competition's 2 smaller batteries can't match our 4 ½-hour to 8-hour play time
before recharging. The Elite won't quit before you're ready to stop!
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Unique ball capacity viewer: A ball capacity viewer enables you to see, from your side of the net, when to reload
the hopper. This is a feature unique to Lobster Sports Elite Series tennis ball machines.
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Reversible hopper: Reverse the hopper to cover the Elite for easy storage or to enable you to transport it in your
car.
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Multi-function wireless remote: The Elite Grand IV and Grand V have an optional 20-function wireless remote that
allows you to enjoy instantaneous changes in functionality like: play/pause, oscillation sweep, fully random,
3-line, speed, feed, spin, and much more.
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Smartphone remote: The Grand Series and Phenom Series machines are compatible with the iPhone and Android remote
control systems allowing you to use your smartphone to operate your ball machine.
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Two-function wireless remote: With the Elite 1, Elite 2, & Elite 3 you can control both the feed and the sweep using
an optional two-function wireless remote, available with initial purchase, as well as an upgrade at any time.
