Lobster Tournament

Introduction
Because Lobster does not make anything except for tennis ball machines, you can be sure that you will be getting a great machine that has been made to high standards. Lobster has over 35 years of experience in making tennis ball machines and they pride themselves in being able to offer features that no other company has on their ball machines. The Tournament ball machine is one of Lobster’s creations.

Usefulness
The Lobster Tournament ball machine has all of the same features as the previous Hybrid before it, but it has some added features and is also classed as the workhorse of tennis ball machines. Lobster is proud to say that it is capable of performance found in other ball machine that cost hundreds of dollars more. The Tournament ball machine has a random dual oscillation feature which means that it sweeps horizontally and vertically, so it is able to strike 9 spots on the tennis court. The Tournament ball machine also moves from side-to-side and baseline-to-net, which allows you to practice all kinds of strokes. This ball machine will give you a great fitness work out that compares to professional tennis players and you will improve your game in a short period of time with practice. This ball machine also has up to an 80-degree lob so that you can practice your overhead shots as well as a ball trajectory speed of up to 70 MPH so that you can increase your reaction time. The Lobster Tournament has a ball feed rate of between 3 and 12 seconds so that you can change the feed rate to suit various players.

Convenience
The great thing about the Lobster Tournament is that it has some incredible features and also holds up to 150 balls, so you can spend more time hitting the balls than reloading them. And at a modest 32 pounds in weight, this ball machine is easy to take with you for practice on public courts. And for even more convenience and easy mobility, it has large wheels so you can easily push it along. The only real downside is that it only runs on AC power, so it will be inconvenient if there isn’t an electrical outlet nearby.

Longevity
As with all Lobster models, the Tournament comes with a 2- year warranty in case of the unlikely event that anything goes wrong with your ball machine. It’s designed to be hardwearing and durable to last for many years. You also have the option of purchasing a weatherproof protection cover for storage.

Value
At just $789, this ball machine has fantastic features for its price. It would be difficult to find another ball machine with all of the same features for so little. The Tournament is simple in design and it lacks any advanced technology for easy setup.

CONCLUSION
The Lobster Tournament is a great first-time ball machine for tennis players of all standards and it has some features to challenge even the more advanced tennis players. It lacks a little in the technology and design department, but it is guaranteed to last you a long time and you will definitely get a lot of great practice games out of this machine.

RATINGS GUIDE
Usefulness Rating: – This ball machine has some great features to challenge even advanced tennis players and is considered the workhorse of ball machines.
Convenience Rating: – Easy to take with you to public courts and is really light in weight. Needs electrical outlet nearby though.
Longevity Rating: - Comes with a 2- year warranty with the option of purchasing a weatherproof cover.
Value Rating: – This ball machine is excellent value because it is suitable for the beginner and will challenge the more advanced players too.
Overall Rating: – Worth every penny, this ball machine will last for years and you will get some great practice out of it.