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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 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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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Can all Ball Machines vary the ball width?

allen-dave - Monday 14.09.09, 14:52pm

Dear Robert in answer to your question, with the exception of some of the base models of Tennis Ball Machines e.g Tennis Twist, the majority of ball machines are able to vary the ball width and can fire the ball in different positions across the singles court.  

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Do all Tennis Ball Machines vary the depth of the ball?

Unknown - Tuesday 08.09.09, 15:25pm

No not all tennis ball machines can vary the depth of the ball. Only the Lobster 401 and Lobster Elite 2 to Lobster Elite 5 SE have the ability to fire the balls to different depths on the court.

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Tennis Tutor vs Lobster

allen-dave - Friday 21.08.09, 14:59pm

The competition to develop the best all-round tennis ball machine is hotter than ever. In recent years Tennis Tutor have introduced the Tennis Tower Professional Player and Tennis Tutor Plus Player, both these machine offer 3 pre-set modes or drills which enable users to practice specific shots based on their  playing ability. However more recently [...]

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What is the Difference between the Lobster Elite Grandslam 4 and Lobster Elite Grandslam 5

allen-dave - Tuesday 11.08.09, 15:26pm

The Elite Grandslam 4 offers 3 pre-programmed six shot drills that simulate the most popular styles of play: grinder, all courter, and power baseliner.
The Grinder Drill
This drill gives a sequence of 6 slow high bouncing balls, to either forehand or backhand.
Power Baseliner Drill
The Power Baseliner Drill gives a sequence of 5 fast, low bouncing [...]

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