Our verdict
Best high-capacity traditional feeder around $1,200
Choose Liberty if you want a large hopper and 70 mph without moving into app-controlled premium machines. Manual elevation and current stock availability are the two practical caveats.
Liberty spends the budget on capacity and conventional feed range
The 150-ball hopper is one of the strongest ownership arguments at this price. Longer blocks mean fewer interruptions, especially when alternating forehands/backhands or running conditioning patterns.
Random horizontal oscillation adds width variation, but elevation is manual and there are no custom or pre-loaded drills. That keeps the system straightforward while limiting automation depth.
Key specifications
| Listed price | $1,179 |
|---|---|
| Current official stock state | Sold out when rechecked October 5 |
| Ball speed | 10–70 mph |
| Weight | 35 lb |
| Battery / court time | 2–4 hours quoted |
| Ball capacity | 150 |
| Oscillation | Random horizontal |
| Elevation | Manual, 0–50 degrees |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Who should buy it
Intermediate players who value long drill blocks
The 150-ball hopper supports sustained repetition without immediately moving into a premium price tier.
Players who want some randomness without software
Horizontal oscillation changes court position while keeping the controls conventional.
Buyers who want a middle weight inside the Lobster elite line
Thirty-five pounds is not light, but it is materially below the 42–44 lb elite one/two/three listings.
Who should skip it
Skip Liberty if you need vertical randomization, electronic elevation, custom drills or immediate guaranteed stock. If 35 lb is already too heavy, smart portable options may be more realistic.
Closest alternatives in our 14-model database
- Spinshot Pro: similar performance tier with 68 mph and 120 balls at a lower sale price when checked.
- Lobster elite one: adds 80 mph and electronic elevation for more money and weight.
- Tennibot Partner Lite: moves the budget toward software, a 140-ball hopper and a lighter 25 lb body.
Check the official Lobster Sports page ↗ Model cost per session
Source and commercial status: Core specifications, current listed price and visible stock state were rechecked against Lobster Sports’s official materials on October 5, 2026. This is independent desk research, not a hands-on durability test. Manufacturer buttons are direct source links, not paid ranking placements.