Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
LUX vs Tennibot
What sets them apart
| Compare | LUX ReviewVisitVisit |  Tennibot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19.99 | $1,525 |
| Return window | 14 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Free delivery threshold | £45 | $0 |
| Markets | AX, AD, AR, AU, AT, BE, BO, BR, BG, CA, CL, CO, CR, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, GG, HU, IE, IT, JM, LV, LT, LU, MT, MX, MC, ME, NL, NZ, NI, NO, PA, PY, PE, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, UY, VECovers more | US |
Same on both: Lifetime warranty (No), Brand or store (Brand).
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Key differences
- Tennibot scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Return window is higher at Tennibot: 60 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Tennibot offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Tennibot: 2016 vs 2017.
- LUX is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only LUX offers Team sports.
- Markets: only LUX offers AX, AD, AR.
Our verdict on each
LUX
LUX suits football and racket-sport players who want to try one cheap accessory before committing to a full kit, with grip socks priced from €19.99. The trade-off is cover: there is no lifetime warranty, and returns close after 14 days from delivery.
Tennibot
Tennibot suits a single market buyer who wants racket-sports gear from the brand itself, and the differentiator is its return window: 60 days against a field median of 30. The trade-off sits at entry, where the $1,525 price ranks 65 of 67 brands.
Score breakdown
| Area | LUX | Tennibot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry prices start at €19.99 for LUX grip socks, which keeps a first order cheap to try. | 9.0Entry price of $1,525 ranks 65 of 67 brands, while free delivery starts from $0 spend. |
| Offer | 8.5Returns can be requested within 14 days of delivery, and wear is handled by an exchange or full refund. | 9.3HigherReturns run 60 days against a category median of 30, and support covers email, phone and help centre. |
| Trust | 8.0The store runs through eBrands Global Oy in Finland, and the brand has traded since 2017. | 8.0Backed by Tennibot, Inc. in US since 2016, while the lifetime warranty is no. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | LUX | Tennibot |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis, padel and pickleball | 4 of 45 | 1 of 45 |
Which one suits you
Pick LUX if cost and markets matter most.
Pick Tennibot if offer and return window matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LUX | Tennibot |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Team sports, Racket sportsCovers more | Racket sports |
| Legal entity | eBrands Global Oy | Tennibot, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Finland | United States |
| Founded | 2017 | 2016Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LUX | Tennibot | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 14 dayslowest quarter | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
LUX
Pros
- Entry prices start at €19.99 for LUX football grip socks, so a first order is easy on the wallet.
- Free delivery applies over £45 in the UK and EU, which a team order clears in one basket.
- Returns can be requested within 14 days of your order arriving, and an exchange or full refund is offered for any reason within a longer window from delivery.
Cons
- There is no lifetime warranty, so a heavily worn pair eventually sits outside cover.
- Free delivery needs an order over £45 in the UK and EU, so a single small purchase still pays postage.
- Returns close after 14 days from delivery, which is quick if you want to test gear over several sessions.
Tennibot
Pros
- Returns of 60 days sit above the category median of 30 and place Tennibot 2 of 60 brands on return days.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so email, phone and a help centre are all offered by the brand itself.
- Sales are direct from a brand rather than a reseller storefront, which matches how most brands in this group are set up (77.8%).
Cons
- The lifetime warranty is no, so cover on a fault is not open ended, which is the majority position in this group (87.5%).
- The entry price of $1,525 ranks 65 of 67 brands, so it is not a budget pick.
- Racket-sports is the only product type listed (racket sports), where Academy also lists racket-sports alongside golf, cycling, camping and activewear (camping, hiking and outdoor clothing).
Who each suits
LUX
Who it suits
- Football players and club players who want grip socks and base layers without a large outlay.
- Readers who want tennis, padel or pickleball gear from the same store as their football kit.
- Readers ordering from outside Europe, since the store ships to 54 countries including Aland Islands, Andorra and Argentina.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a lifetime warranty, since the brand does not offer one.
- Readers who want more time than 14 days from delivery to change their mind.
- Shoppers kitting out a whole team on one entry-level price, since €19.99 covers a pair of grip socks.
Tennibot
Who it suits
- Tennis players buying in US who want a 60 days return window on a machine purchase.
- Shoppers who would rather reach support by email, phone and a help centre, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
- Buyers content to pay $1,525 for a focused racket-sports specialist rather than a general sporting goods store.
Who should look elsewhere
- Mizuno, for buyers who want racket-sports gear within a range that also lists activewear, golf, water sports and team sports (activewear, golf and racket sports).
- Academy, for one basket that covers racket-sports plus golf, cycling, camping, water sports and activewear (camping, hiking and outdoor clothing).
- Alo Yoga, for racket-sports bought alongside yoga and activewear (yoga, activewear and racket sports).
Current offers
LUX
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order with newsletter signup: 10% off first order
Email newsletter signup; discount applied to the first order
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Country by country
| Country | LUX | Tennibot |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
LUX
What does a first order from LUX cost?+
A first order usually starts with grip socks at €19.99. That figure belongs to that one product, so a full football or racket-sport kit costs more than this. Delivery is added at checkout unless the order clears the free-shipping line, so add both before you compare baskets.
When is delivery free?+
Free delivery applies once an order passes £45 in the UK and EU, so a fuller basket avoids the shipping charge. A single small purchase still pays postage, and the threshold is quoted in pounds for UK and EU orders, which matters if you shop from another market.
Tennibot
How much does a Tennibot machine cost to start with?+
The entry unit is the Lite ball machine at $1,525. That is the starting price for the range, not an average, so higher-spec machines and add-ons sit above it. Against every brand compared, Tennibot ranks 65 of 67 on price from, which places it towards the expensive end of the field.
Does Tennibot charge for delivery?+
No, the free delivery threshold is $0, so no basket minimum has to be reached first. The delivery terms come from the brand itself rather than a carrier contract, and the same terms are stated for US, the market the brand sells into. Nothing extra is added to the $1,525 entry figure at checkout.