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BALL MACHINE HIRE IN STARNBERG

Hire a ball machine in Starnberg.
More time for your game.

Practise forehands, backhands and placement at your own pace with the Lobster Elite Three.

€15 per hour · balls included
Court fees extra · by arrangement
Summer and winter seasons · subject to availability

Summer: FT 09 Starnberg · Ottostraße 39 — directions ↗
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Winter: Tennishalle Starnberg · Gautinger Straße 39 — directions ↗
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Use by arrangement and subject to availability.

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Lobster Elite Three ball machine with ball hopper and control panel

THE BALL MACHINE

Lobster Elite Three

Speed, feed rate and spin can be adjusted to suit your training.

16–130 km/h

Variable ball speed

4–8 hours

Battery life

150 balls

Ball capacity

  • Feed interval: 2–12 seconds
  • Two-line function: narrow or wide
  • Adjustable topspin and backspin
  • Ball elevation: 0–60°, electronically adjustable
  • Easy to transport

Practise with a clear goal

Choose a focus and settings suited to your playing level.

Consistency

Repeat forehands or backhands and develop more consistent contact.

Placement

Aim for target zones and improve your control.

Build on your coaching

Repeat an exercise from your coaching session on your own.

Get on court in three steps

1. Enquire

Send me your preferred date and hire duration on WhatsApp.

2. Arrange

We clarify availability, court fees and how to use the machine.

3. Practise

Once I have confirmed, you can practise at the agreed venue in Starnberg. Allow time for breaks and collecting balls.

An enquiry alone is not a booking. We agree the total price before you confirm.

Frequently asked questions about the ball machine

How much does hire cost?

€15 per hour, including balls. Court fees are extra. We agree the total price before booking.

Where can I use the machine?

In summer at FT 09 Starnberg, Ottostraße 39, and in winter at the Starnberg indoor tennis centre, Gautinger Straße 39. Use is by arrangement and subject to court availability. Outdoor or indoor court fees are extra.

Which machine is it and what is included?

You will practise with the Lobster Elite Three. Balls are included. We personally arrange any additional accessories and the handover.

Do I need experience with a ball machine?

Let me know whether you have used one before. We discuss operation and suitable settings before you use it.

Can I add a coaching session?

Yes, subject to availability you can enquire about a coaching session followed by use of the ball machine. Personal coaching is agreed and charged separately.

YOUR EXTRA PRACTICE TIME

Enquire about ball machine hire

Send me your preferred date and hire duration. We will arrange the rest personally.

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