- Build and Reliability-5 pts
Broken after only five uses
- Use Experience-5 pts
Programs not working and cannot power off
Lobster Elite Grand Five LE is a premium programmable tennis ball machine for players and coaches who want match-style variety from one portable unit. Preloaded drills, custom programming, randomization, and multiple power options support longer sessions with more realistic shot sequences.
Reviewers mostly criticize the Lobster Elite Grand Five LE for reliability issues, with one unit breaking after only five uses and another developing intermittent self-power-on problems. The programmable drills and portable design aim to provide match-style variety for players and coaches, but hands-on reports suggest the machine struggles with basic functionality, such as programs failing and the unit not powering off. While some troubleshooting temporarily fixed a self-starting issue, the problem reportedly recurred a year later, casting doubt on long-term dependability.
Problems persist despite manufacturer troubleshooting
Turns itself on intermittently despite troubleshooting