Lobster SportsPickleball Machine – Full-Featured – Adjustable Topspin, Backspin, & Lobs, Random Oscillation, Ball Speed (20-60MPH), Lightweight & Portable, Holds 125 Balls, with Multi-Function Remote

The machine works well. Help a lot to improve pickleball skills. It is worth to invest.

I was skeptical of the efficacy of training with ball machine. And I also thought the prices are too high for recreational or slightly competitive players.I saw the improvements from a friend who has been using a different brand of machine for a few years. He is able to acquire many skills and hone them and incorporate them into his repertoire. Still, the prices are high enough to stop me from buying.Then I learned of another friend who bought a Lobster (a fancier model) and his skills also improved significantly. He recommends the Lobster brand.I did some math on the costs of hiring trainer to drill or taking clinics and came to the conclusion that a machine is a more efficient and economical way for me to get better.So, I bought the most basic model from Lobster.Granted, this doesn't have all the bells and whistles but if you use it right, you can improve your shots, correct your mistakes and sharpen your touches. Even though I have not been using it very extensively due to the cold weather outdoor, I can see improvements in my many shots. Many friends have noticed that also.To me, this is an investment worth making. You can improve your skill and enjoy playing even more.Note: I give a 4 stars because the first unit sent to me was defective. The mechanism for adjusting trajectory angle was broken. I had to send it back to get a replacement.Since I don't have the opportunity to compare this with all the other makes, I think 4 stars is a fair rating.

Love this product!

I used an Erne pball machine before and wanted to buy one so decided on the Lovster. Not a big fan. Lots of features but not user friendly and the lever broke in a week.

This LOBSTER is one of the best items I've ever purchased. It was easy to use and assemble and customer service was very helpful with my dumb questions. I use this a lot and it has improved my game immensely. I use it mostly to figure out my accuracy in putting my returns where I want them. There are too many great features to mention. I put 100 balls into the machine and have a ball (no pun intended).

I ordered this thrower blind because there are no reviews. I don't normally review items I buy on Amazon but feel I should so others can get some help. My wife and I are new to Pickleball and live in a place in the north that has no pickleball group. We learned to play in Florida where we spend winters. I bought this to keep me playing while I'm home. All the grumbling I've seen about the charger seems over-rated. Plug it in when you finish using it, unplug it tomorrow morning. Seems pretty simple. It does everything as advertised except it does not slow down to 12 seconds. I even changed the circuit board and it still throws from 2 seconds down to as low as 5 seconds. That's really not an issue with me but I guess it could be for some people. I can see no way the hopper will hold 135 balls either. It will drop a few over the side when I load 100, which again is not an issue for me. I bought the remote which has 2 functions and it works fine. All in all, I'm happy and would buy it again. I bought jugs baseball whiffle balls in a box of 100 and they work beautifully.

Customer services are helpful. They answer phone and email promptly

Just got it today, look nice, have not used it yet, but some quick observations.1. There is really no owner manaul. Just a two pages general Instructions.2. The elevation in front is marked from 0 to 40 degrees trajectiry. But I can only adjust it from 10 to about 30 degrees. Not sure it will hamper my ability to practice overhead shots. And the handle to adjust the elevation, you have to pull hard and turn while pulling. It sounds cheaps as you are adjusting.More to come as I begin to use it.Dec 19I used it for about four days and very impress with the purchase. The battery last an easy four hours. And that is working the machine very hard. I can practice dinks, overheads, thrid shots, drives, backhand forehand easy and consistent. This machine can really make you work up a sweat. Well worth the price. Change my rating to 5 star, but the handle to control elevation could use some improvement.