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Tennis Ball Machines
sportsequip offers a range of battery operated tennis ball machines suitable for coaching and training use on club, school and domestic home tennis courts. Whether you're an improving beginner, intermediate, or a tennis coach, we have a tennis ball machine to challenge you.
We've carefully selected only machines with a proven track record for quality, reliability and functionality, and crucially (should they be required) - UK based after-sales spares and repairs services. A range of accessories compatible with these ball machines is also available.
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Lobster are internationally recognised as one of the leading brands of tennis ball machines. We supply Lobster's full range of Elite ball machines -
Spinfire Pro 2 tennis ball machines and a range of Spinfire accessories, including replacement/additional batteries, chargers and other parts. -
Accessories for all Lobster Elite tennis ball machines, including replacement batteries, remotes controls and shower covers -
Slinger tennis ball machines and a range of accessories and spare/replacement parts. Slinger tennis ball machines are designed to be affordable, lightweight and portable. -
Entry level tennis ball machines manufactured by Sports Tutor, including the ProLite and ProLite Plus models. Sports Tutor is the number one brand of tennis ball machine in the USA. -
Specialist pressureless tennis balls and our recommended ball basket /retriever to help collect balls and keep the court tidy
Tennis Ball Machines
At sportsequip.co.uk, we're pleased to be able to offer a range of battery operated tennis ball machines suitable for coaching and training use on club, school and domestic home tennis courts.
There are many types and makes of tennis ball machine available on the market. We value usability, reputation, reliability and service above all else - so we only offer ball machines with a proven track record in both quality and functionality.
Our range includes models from Lobster, Slinger and Spinfire. We aim to sell at very competitive prices:
- Lobster Elite Battery Machines - Elite Liberty, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Grand Series machines - with remote control units.
- Spinfire Tennis Ball Machines - Spinfire Pro 2 tennis ball machine and accessories.
- Slinger Bag Tennis Ball Machines - Slinger Bag tennis ball machine and accessories/replacement parts.
- Sports Tutor Tennis Ball Machines - Tennis Tutor ProLite and ProLite Plus tennis ball machines.
- Tennis Ball Machine Accessories - special pressureless trainer tennis balls for use with all types of ball machine. Includes spare parts, batteries and more.
- Tennis Ball Baskets and Ball Retrievers - for practice, coaching and for use with all makes of tennis ball machine.
Tennis ball machine comparison charts (ordered by price):
| Tennis Tutor ProLite | Tennis Tutor ProLite Plus | Slinger Bag | Lobster Elite Liberty | Lobster Elite 1 | Lobster Elite 2 | |
| Product Code | TE236 | TE238 | TE390 | TE153 | TE186 | TE176 |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Remote Control | No | No | 2 function | 2 function | 2 function | 10 function or 10 function iPhone remote |
| Hopper Capacity | 125 balls | 125 balls | 144 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls |
| Ball Ejection Speed | 10-60 mph | 10-75 mph | 10-45 mph | 10-70 mph | 10-80 mph | 10-80 mph |
| Ball Intervals | 2-10 seconds | 2-10 seconds | 2-7 seconds | 2-10 seconds | 2-12 seconds | 2-12 seconds |
| Ball Elevation | 0-45 degrees (manual) | 0-45 degrees (manual) | 10-40 degrees (manual) | 0-50 degrees (manual) | 0-60 degrees (electronic) | 0-60 degrees (electronic) |
| Ball Spin | Not Directly Adjustable | Topspin | Not Directly Adjustable | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin |
| Oscillator | Single (Horizontal) | Single (Horizontal) | Single (Horizontal) Oscillation Plate |
Single (Horizontal) | Single (Horizontal) | Triple |
| Pre-programmed Drills | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Personal Drills | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| 2-Line Facility | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Max Running Time | 2 hrs continuous / 3 hrs on-court | 3 hrs continuous / 4 hrs on-court | Up to 3.5 hrs on-court | 2 hrs continuous / 4 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court |
| Weight | 14.00kg | 14.00kg | 15.00kg | 16.00kg | 19.00kg | 20.00kg |
| Charger | Smart 1A | Smart 1A | Smart | Smart 1A | Smart 1A | Smart 1A |
Tennis ball machine comparison chart - continued (ordered by price):
| Spinfire Pro 2 | Lobster Elite 3 | Lobster Elite Grand 4 |
Lobster Elite Grand 5 |
Lobster Elite Grand 5 LE |
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| Product Code | TE174 | TE178 | TE180 | TE198 | TE182 |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Remote Control | 11 function or via Smartphone App* | 10 function or 10 function iPhone remote | 20 function or 20 function iPhone remote | 20 function or 20 function iPhone remote | 20 function or 20 function iPhone remote |
| Hopper Capacity | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls | 150 balls |
| Ball Ejection Speed | 20-70 mph | 10-80 mph | 35-80 mph | 35-80 mph | 35-80 mph |
| Ball Intervals | 2-20 seconds | 2-9 seconds | 2-12 seconds | 2-12 seconds | 2-9 seconds |
| Ball Elevation | 8-55 degrees | 0-60 degrees (electronic) | 0-60 degrees (electronic) | 0-60 degrees (electronic) | 0-60 degrees (electronic) |
| Ball Spin | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin | Topspin, Backspin |
| Oscillator | Triple | Triple | Fully random with variable speed/spin | Fully random with variable speed/spin | Fully random with variable speed/spin |
| Pre-programmed Drills | 2-line (Narrow, Medium, Wide) | None | 6 pre-set | 12 pre-set | 12 pre-set |
| Personal Drills | None | None | None | 6 programmable | 12 programmable |
| 2-Line Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Running Time | 2.5 hrs continuous / 5 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court | 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court |
| Weight | 24.75kg | 20.00kg | 20.00kg | 20.00kg | 20.00kg |
| Charger | Smart 4A | Smart 1A | Smart 1A | Smart 1A | Smart 1A |
* Only Spinfire Pro 2's purchased after August 2024 are compatible with the Spinfire App for iPhone and Android.
If you would like more information about a term used in this section, please check our Tennis Ball Machine Glossary of Terms for a definition. For special or specific capital tennis equipment please telephone us now on 01858 545789.
Tennis Specialist
We supply a range of tennis nets, posts, net and post accessories, court equipment, tennis ball machines and much more.
We can also supply new posts to fit existing tennis post sockets.
If you have a question about any of the tennis products available from our website, please contact one of our tennis specialists on 01858 545789 or email us at [email protected] today.
We can also supply new posts to fit existing tennis post sockets.
If you have a question about any of the tennis products available from our website, please contact one of our tennis specialists on 01858 545789 or email us at [email protected] today.
