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Tennis Ball Machines

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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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 and Spinfire. We aim to sell at very competitive prices:


  • Lobster Elite Battery Machines - Elite Liberty, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Grand Slam machines - with or without remote control units.
  • Spinfire Tennis Ball Machines - Spinfire Pro 2 tennis ball machine and accessories.
  • 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):

  Lobster Elite Liberty Lobster Elite 1 Lobster Elite 2 Spinfire Pro 2
Product Code TE152/TE153 TE185/TE186 TE175/TE176 TE174
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Remote Control Optional 2 function Optional 2 function Optional 2 function 9 function
Hopper Capacity 150 balls 150 balls 150 balls 200 balls
Ball Ejection Speed 20-80 mph 20-80 mph 20-80 mph 20-70 mph
Ball Intervals 2-10 seconds 2-10 seconds 2-10 seconds 2-20 seconds
Ball Elevation 0-50 degrees (manual) 0-50 degrees (electronic) 0-50 degrees (electronic) 8-55 degrees
Ball Spin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin
Oscillator Single (Horizontal) Single (Horizontal) Triple Triple
Pre-programmed Drills None None None 2-line (Narrow, Medium, Wide)
Personal Drills None None None None
2-Line Facility No No No Yes
3-Line Facility No No No No
Max Running Time 2 hrs continuous / 4 hrs on-court 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court 4 hrs continuous / 8 hrs on-court 2.5 hrs continuous / 5 hrs on-court
Weight 16.00kg 19.00kg 20.00kg 24.75kg
Charger 3 State 3 State 3 State Smart 4A

Tennis ball machine comparison chart - continued (ordered by price):

  Lobster Elite 3 Lobster Elite 4
(Grand Slam)
Lobster Elite 5
(Grand Slam)
Lobster Elite 5 LE
(Grand Slam)
Product Code TE177/TE178 TE179/TE180 TE197/TE198 TE163/TE182
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate, Advanced
Remote Control Optional 2 function Optional 20 function or iPhone/Android remote Optional 20 function or iPhone/Android remote Optional 20 function or iPhone/Android remote
Hopper Capacity 150 balls 150 balls 150 balls 150 balls
Ball Ejection Speed 20-80 mph 20-80 mph 20-80 mph 20-80 mph
Ball Intervals 2-10 seconds 2-12 seconds 2-12 seconds 2-12 seconds
Ball Elevation 0-50 degrees (electronic) 0-50 degrees (electronic) 0-50 degrees (electronic) 0-50 degrees (electronic)
Ball Spin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin Topspin, Backspin
Oscillator Triple Fully random with variable speed/spin Fully random with variable speed/spin Fully random with variable speed/spin
Pre-programmed Drills None 3 pre-set 6 pre-set 6 pre-set
Personal Drills None None 6 programmable 6 programmable
2-Line Facility Yes No No No
3-Line Facility No Yes Yes Yes
Max Running Time 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 20.00kg 20.00kg 20.00kg 20.00kg
Charger 3 State 3 State 3 State 3 State


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.

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