The Pickle Champion by Lobster is an all-digital pickleball machine that feels like playing another person. Six pre-loaded 6-shot drills – Around the Clock, Defuse the Banger, Drive the Kitchen, Flying Erne, Green Light Red Light, and Stop, Drop and Lob – change speed, shot type and spin while moving you around the court, and fully random oscillation mixes speed, spin and trajectory.
Why Buy the Pickle Champion
- Train against realistic patterns with one-touch pre-loaded drills.
- Fully random play keeps you guessing like a real opponent.
- Narrow and wide 2-line settings for singles or doubles training.
- Up to 6 hours per charge – add the external battery pack for double the court time.
Key Features
- 6 pre-loaded 6-shot drills
- Oscillation: fully random, vertical, horizontal; 2-line narrow and wide
- Ball speed 20–65 mph with heavy topspin and backspin
- Feed rate 2–9 seconds
- Electronic elevation, 0–50 degrees
- 125-ball hopper; indoor or outdoor balls (don't mix types)
- Gray hubcaps and deluxe comfort handle grip
- Inverting hopper, folding handle and 8-inch wheels
Specifications
| Model |
The Pickle Champion by Lobster (EL0P3) |
| Pre-loaded drills |
Around the Clock, Defuse the Banger, Drive the Kitchen, Flying Erne, Green Light Red Light, Stop Drop and Lob |
| Custom drills |
None |
| Oscillation |
Fully random, vertical, horizontal |
| 2-line function |
Narrow, wide |
| Spin |
Topspin and backspin |
| Ball speed |
20–65 mph |
| Feed rate |
2–9 seconds |
| Elevation |
Electronic, 0–50° |
| Ball capacity |
125 pickleballs |
| Power |
Internal battery or external battery pack |
| Court time |
Up to 6 hours per charge |
| Remote |
20-function remote or 20-function Wi-Fi remote for Apple (your choice) |
| Charger |
Standard charger included; premium fast charger optional |
| Weight |
44 lb (internal battery model) |
| Warranty |
2 years (battery and server wheels: 6 months) |
| Made in |
USA |
Power Options for the Pickle Champion
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Internal Battery – the standard machine with its battery built in; includes the standard charger.
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External Battery Pack – the battery rides in a separate carry pack, which makes the machine lighter to lift and lets you leave the machine in your car or at the court and bring only the pack inside to charge; includes the external battery pack with standard charger.
Remote Options
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20-Function Remote – change play/pause, oscillation sweep, fully random, 2-line, speed, feed, spin and more from across the court.
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20-Function Wi-Fi Remote for Apple – a factory-installed Wi-Fi receiver plus Lobster's free grand remote app turn an iPhone, iPad, iPod or Apple Watch into the controller.
What's Included
- Pickle Champion pickleball machine with the remote you select
- Internal Battery: standard charger
- External Battery Pack: external battery pack with standard charger
Shipping & Lead Time
Ships factory-direct from Lobster Sports in California via FedEx or UPS. Free shipping on orders over $999 — certain exclusions apply. Popular Lobster models can go on backorder during peak season, so contact us for a current ship date before you order.
Warranty
Covered by Lobster's 2-year limited warranty for battery machines; the battery and server wheels are covered for 6 months from the date of purchase. Register (activate) your warranty with Lobster Sports to be eligible for warranty parts and repairs. Made in the USA.
FAQ
What drills are pre-loaded?
Around the Clock, Defuse the Banger, Drive the Kitchen, Flying Erne, Green Light Red Light, and Stop, Drop and Lob.
Can I use indoor and outdoor balls?
Yes, it works with both – Lobster recommends not mixing ball types in the hopper.
Need a machine for a club or facility?
See the all-electric Lobster Pickle Phenom.
Related Lobster Gear
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Refunds (if applicable)
All refunds, unless otherwise specified, must be sent to the return address specified below.
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Brooklyn, NY 11223
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