Lobster Elite 2

Introduction
Lobster pride themselves in having over 37 years of experience in making tennis ball machines, which virtually makes them experts in what tennis players are looking for when it comes to ball machines. One of the most popular Lobster ball machines is the Elite series - the Elite 2 is a more recent edition.

Usefulness
The Elite 2 ball machine has all of the features of the Elite 1 machine, but it has one added bonus - an advanced triple oscillation that will take match play to the next level and challenge even the most advanced tennis players. The Elite 2 has an innovative oscillation system that allows the balls to be shot out horizontally AND vertically as well. This can help give you practice with short and deep shots in a random pattern, which allows advanced tennis players to get a more active workout. The Elite 2 also has the function to simulate match play, which combines both the horizontal and vertical oscillation system to throw balls anywhere on the court including court left, court right, deep, and short. The Elite 2 is designed to challenge all of your tennis strokes, and not just your forehand or backhand. It will also help to improve reaction time and advance foot speed agility. As well as the triple oscillation, the Elite 2 also features 50-degree lobs so that you are able to practice overheads and a ball speed of up to 80 MPH, which will help to challenge your ability to react quickly. It also holds up to 150 balls, so you can spend less time reloading and more time hitting the balls.

Convenience
The Elite 2 is not a light fellow, weighing in at 44 pounds of solid ball machine. It is designed with oversized wheels though, which allows this ball machine to be transported easily. However, the Elite 2 is better suited to an at-home tennis court.

Longevity
The Elite 2 is designed for maximum durability to last you your tennis career. It comes with a 2-year warranty. And if anything goes wrong with your ball machine, Lobster also sells ball machine parts so that you will never have to worry about your ball machine breaking down.

Value
The Elite 2 starts around $1,349 with a basic battery pack. This price is not much extra than the Elite 1, so you can really get value for your money with this ball machine, especially if you think that you could benefit from a triple oscillator.

CONCLUSION
The Elite 2 is an excellent ball machine and with an amazing triple oscillator. This makes it a unique machine which can challenge advanced tennis players and will definitely give beginner players a run for their money. Having a rechargeable battery makes this ball machine convenient and easy to use.

 

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – Has advanced triple oscillation as well as the ability to simulate a real opponent.
Convenience Rating: – Quite a heavy beast, so more suitable for at home tennis court play.
Longevity Rating: - As with all Lobster machines, it has a 2-year warranty, but is also designed for maximum durability that should last you for many years.
Value Rating: – You pay a little bit extra for more advanced features, but it really is a great value ball machine.
Overall Rating: – Great ball machine suitable for all levels of players and should last your whole tennis life.