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What are the dimensions of a Tennis Tutor Pro-Lite and how much does it weigh?

allen-dave - Wednesday 16.12.09, 17:50pm

The Tennis Tutor Pro Lite measures 19.5” L x 12” H x 18” W (495 X 305 X 457mm) and weighs 29lbs (13.2KG)

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What are the Dimensions of a Doubles Tennis Court?

allen-dave - Tuesday 08.12.09, 12:36pm

A standard Doubles Court measures 36ft (10.97m) in width by 78ft (23.77m) in length.

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What are the best economy Tennis Ball Machines available?

allen-dave - Monday 30.11.09, 16:29pm

If you are looking for a machine which doesn’t cost thousands of pounds but does the basics well the Tennis Tutor Pro Lite may be your best option. With a ball speed of 18 – 60 mph and ball interval setting of between 2 – 12 seconds it is suitable for both beginners and intermediate players or indeed could be regarded as a fun machine for the entire family.

The Lobster Elite Freedom with the facility to fire Mini Tennis Balls is also worth consideration. Please click on the above links to review the full specifications of both machines

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What tennis balls are suitable for Tennis Ball Machines?

allen-dave - Monday 23.11.09, 14:14pm

The manufacturers of Tennis Ball Machines recommend using pressureless balls as these tend to be more durable and retain their bounce for longer than standard pressurised or match balls . A particular good quality pressurised tennis ball is the Tretorn Micro X Trainer which tends to last longer than many of the other balls on the market.

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Can you overcharge a Lobster Elite Ball Machine?

allen-dave - Friday 13.11.09, 17:38pm

All the battery operated Lobster Elite Tennis Ball Machines come with a ’Smart Charger’ which charge each machine to the required level and no more. If the machine is left idyll for a period of time the charger will occasionally top the battery up with charge.

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When building a Tennis Court apart from a Net and Posts what else is required?

allen-dave - Friday 06.11.09, 15:25pm

It is important to use a Tennis Net Centre Tape, Tennis Net Swivel Adjuster and either a Tennis Net Ground Base or a Tennis Net Ground Plunger to ensure the net remains at the correct height. N.B. The plunger will need to embedded into the court.

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On a tennis court what is the measurement from net post to net post?

allen-dave - Monday 19.10.09, 10:12am

The measurement from the centre to centre of each tennis net post is 42ft or 12m 80cm.

 

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Is there a Tennis Ball Machine which can run independantly on both battery or mains?

allen-dave - Friday 09.10.09, 16:20pm

Currently none of the main manufacturers of Tennis Ball Machines (Lobster, Tennis Tutor, Playmate) offer a machine which can be used on either Battery of Mains independantly. However, it is possible to operate some Battery powered Ball Machines i.e. Lobster through the main although to some extent the battery will still be used and require charging after use.

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How long does a Lobster Elite 3 take to re-charge?

allen-dave - Friday 02.10.09, 11:27am

From a completely flat battery a Lobster Elite 3 Tennis Ball Machine will take between 6 to 8 hours to fully re-charge. To extend the life of the Ball Machine battery always remember to charge your machine up after use.

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What is the earliest a child can start to play tennis?

allen-dave - Wednesday 23.09.09, 16:42pm

In recent years the LTA have introduced a system called Mini Tennis which enables children from the age of 4 years upwards to play tennis. Mini Tennis incorporates low compression tennis balls which have a slower bounce than standard balls and mini tennis nets which measure 80cm in height smaller than a traditional net (91.4cm). Players can also select a suitable size racquet according to their height.

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