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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
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Spinfire Pro 2 tennis ball machines and a range of Spinfire accessories, including replacement/additional batteries, chargers and other parts.
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Accessories for all Lobster Elite tennis ball machines, including replacement batteries, remotes controls and shower covers
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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 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) |
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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.