Lobster Elite 1

Introduction
Lobster makes only one thing and that is tennis ball machines. And because they have dedicated their time to making only that, you can expect to get some of the best ball machines at affordable prices - and they even make spare parts. One ball machine that they make is the Elite 1, which offers a fun way of improving your tennis game.

Usefulness
The Lobster Elite 1 is an excellent ball machine to have fun with and is great for the more advanced tennis player as well. It features a corner-to-corner oscillator for random shots to help with your forehand and backhand swings and it has up to a 60-degree lob to practice overheads, which is a feature that is not available on some other machine. The Elite 1 can also help you to improve your reaction time with speeds of up to 80 MPH. It comes with a heavy top and back spin choice so that you can handle whatever comes your way. With a capacity of 150 balls and a battery time of up to 8 hours, you can have plenty of court time before having to recharge the battery.

Convenience
This ball machine is a 42-pound whopper, but it is mounted onto wheels so it is easy to move about for storage and transport. You can take it to the public courts, but it’s more suited to tennis players with their own court. It doesn’t come with a wireless remote, but you can choose the option to add one if you enjoy the convenience of not having to run through a shower of balls to get to the other side of the court. And because it stores 150 balls, you don’t have to waste time during play reloading.

Longevity
The elite 1 is designed to be durable and it comes with a 2 year warranty so that you can be safe in the knowledge that if anything goes wrong, you have a back up plan! However, for the price you pay it doesn’t come with any weather proof storage so it is a good idea to keep in inside when you aren’t using it.

Value
With prices starting at $1,080, this ball machine isn’t cheap. That said, it is still a great ball machine for any type of player, whether a beginner or a pro. In fact, it does have a lot of the benefits that some of the more professional ball machines also have.

CONCLUSION
If you are looking for a ball machine that is fun, easy-to-use, and can help challenge even the most advanced of players, then this one might just be for you. However, it is a little pricey and you don’t get many extra added features for the price. But all-in-all, it is a good investment for first time tennis ball machine buyers.

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Great for a fun practice session with excellent features ideal for all level tennis players.
Convenience Rating: – 8 hours of battery life means an extra long court session, but it is bulky and heavy and better for use at home courts.
Longevity Rating: - Two years guaranteed and built to last.
Value Rating: – A little pricey, but a good investment for serious tennis players.
Overall Rating: – A great ball machine for advanced players, but lacks a few things to make it the best.