LOBSTER Elite grand five le

The Lobster Elite Grand Five LE is a tennis ball machine intended for use in a dedicated tennis facility. It is designed to throw tennis balls only, with players advised to stand at a minimum of 35 feet from the machine on the opposite side of the net for safety. The machine offers various modes of play, including:

Random: Throws balls randomly across the court with variations in speed, spin, and trajectory.
2-Line: Alternates forehand and backhand shots with varying degrees of difficulty. Users can choose from narrow, medium, and wide settings.
Sweep: Throws balls randomly across the width (left-right) of the court. Shot parameters remain constant during play.
Depth: Throws balls randomly from short to deep in one row. Shot parameters remain constant during play.
Manual: Allows users to practice one particular shot repetitively, with adjustable location and shot parameters (speed, elevation, spin, angle, feed).
Custom Drills: Users can create their own training exercises with sequences of 1 to 6 balls, cycling through various combinations of court location, ball speed, and spin.
Pre-Loaded Drills: Offers 12 pre-programmed training exercises, each consisting of 6 sequential shots in a designated pattern, combining court location, ball speed, and spin. These include:
- Grinder: Utilizes the full back court with different types of spin.
- Power Baseliner: Utilizes the full back court with little spin and more ball speed.
- All-Courter: Utilizes both the front and back court with some topspin and less ball speed.
- Approach: Emphasizes approaching from behind the baseline into the front court with balance and speed.
- Attack/Defend: Designed to move a player in all directions from the baseline.
- Forehand Plus: Challenges the player to maintain dominant court position by using their forehand for every shot.
- Beginner: Helps beginners improve and build confidence.
- Intermediate: Helps intermediates improve court coverage and execute a variety of shots.
- Advanced: Helps advanced players develop higher shot tolerance and identify "opportunity" balls to attack.
- Moon Baller: Utilizes a high arc over the net with moderate to heavy topspin.
- Slicer: Utilizes backspin or underspin with a low arc over the net.
- Lefty: Simulates strong forehand groundstrokes and strong backhand volleys.

The machine features a control panel with an LCD screen, menu buttons, settings buttons, and 1-18 numbered buttons for selecting ball landing positions. It also has a main power switch located at the base of the machine.

Important Technical Specifications

Weight: Approximately 44 pounds (depending on the model).
Battery Life: For optimal battery life, the machine should be fully charged after each use. It should not go uncharged for more than one month.
Charging Time (Standard Charger): 18-22 hours for a depleted battery.
Charging Time (Premium Charger): 3 hours for a depleted battery.
Speed Range (2-line, Sweep): 50 to 80 MPH in 5 mph increments.
Speed Range (Depth): 45 to 75 MPH in 5 mph increments.
Speed Range (Manual): 35 to 80 MPH in 5 mph increments.
Spin: Increase and decrease top and back spin up to three levels (depending on speed).
Elevation (Manual): Adjustable between 2 and 80 degrees in 1-degree increments.
Feed Rate: Adjustable between random and 2-9 second intervals.
Power Supply: Operates on a battery. An optional external AC power pack can transform it into an AC-powered machine for continuous use. An external battery pack provides an additional 4-8 hours of court time.
Voltage (Export Machines): 240v machines require an appropriate premium charger to fit the country's voltage requirements. Using a 110v charger outside the US will damage the machine and void the warranty.

Usage Features

Machine Assembly: Involves detaching, flipping, and reattaching the hopper, and snapping in the elevation level pointer. Wire deflectors should not be removed.
Handle Operation: The handle can be raised by lifting until lock buttons click, and folded down by pressing hinge lock buttons and pushing the top section forward. The handle is for pushing/pulling, not for pulling up and down stairs.
Transporting: The hopper can be inverted to cover the machine, and the handle folded. The machine can be lifted by one or two people using molded handholds on the underside.
Charging: The machine should be fully charged before first use. Battery level is indicated as Full, High, Medium, or Low upon startup. LED indicators on the charger show charging status (red for charging, green for fully charged; blinking orange/red for very depleted).
Court Placement/Test Button: The machine should be placed with the white Line Marker over the baseline at the court's center. The TEST button throws one ball to a specific target area, allowing users to adjust distance and alignment using settings buttons and slight machine nudges.
Control Panel: Features a POWER button (push and hold to turn on/off, shows battery level), REMOTE button (turns remote receiver on/off), DRILLS, PROGRAM, MANUAL, MENU buttons (scroll through options), SETTINGS buttons (adjust highlighted options), 1-18 Numbered Buttons (select ball landing position), TEST button (alignment), PLAY/PAUSE button (start/stop), RANDOM, 2-LINE, SWEEP, DEPTH buttons (select play modes), and a Charger Port.
Remote Control (Optional): Grand remote or smartphone remote allows operation from a distance. Features include PLAY/PAUSE, TEST, RANDOM, 2-LINE, DRILLS, SWEEP, DEPTH, and buttons to adjust speed, spin, feed, and elevation. Using the remote during a drill can temporarily change shot parameters.
Smartphone Remote Control Setup: Requires purchasing and installing a grand remote for Apple or Android. Involves downloading an app, turning on the machine and pressing the remote button, connecting to the "Lobster Sports(x)" Wi-Fi network (for Apple) or pairing via Bluetooth (for Android), and then opening the app to connect.

Maintenance Features

Shipping Box: The original shipping box and inserts should be saved for potential future shipping to the factory.
Battery Maintenance: Fully charge after each use. Recharge monthly, especially during storage or non-use, to prevent reduced battery life. Replacement batteries are available and can be installed by the owner or by Lobster Sports. Video tutorials are available on the website and YouTube channel.
Server Wheels Maintenance: Server wheels will need replacement over time. Parts are available from lobstersports.com, and customers can replace them or send the machine for maintenance. A tutorial video is available.
Troubleshooting: If the machine doesn't power on, check the main power switch, battery charge, and battery wire connections. Error messages on the LCD screen help diagnose issues. Troubleshooting information and videos are available on the website.
Cleaning: Turn off power. Wipe the outside with mild detergent. Vacuum the inside to remove dirt and debris. Remove small debris from balls before refilling the hopper.
Storage: Turn off the main power switch if storing for one month or longer. Store indoors in a clean, dry location. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, or excessive heat (e.g., in a closed vehicle) to protect electronics and battery. An optional elite storage cover is recommended.
Warranty: 2-year warranty for defects in materials and workmanship (6 months for battery and server wheels, 1 year for chargers/accessories). Warranty activation requires registration within 30 days of purchase. Extended warranties (1, 2, or 3 years) can be purchased within 60 days of purchase for machines in the United States. Warranty does not cover parts worn under normal use (battery, server wheels).