While not my personal favourite, it will be top the list for a lot of players as they’re popular at club level, seem to play well even when it’s wet (unlike Slazenger Wimbledon balls) and are simply a good all-round ball that performs well on all surfaces.

An old wives’ tale is that balls numbered four are better as they are pressurised more. This is false.Tennis balls vary a lot depending on their manufacturers and the brands that trial, test and innovate tennis balls to enhance performance for the players on the court. This is because tennis balls have a surprising amount of features and options available including regular or heavy duty-make, pressurized or pressureless and durability levels. I tried so far 2 cans and both are identical: THE WORST tennis balls. If you guys do not trust my feeling, just go and waste your money. Moreover, their price is the same as the price which I paid for SLAZENGER which I bought from the UK…. All balls used in league matches etc. are pressurised, so it makes sense to practice with them too. Otherwise, you’ll be in for a nasty surprise come match day as they fly through the court far more than pressureless balls. Avoid Buying From Shops That Don’t Sell Balls Often

Whenever you open a fresh can of balls, you will have probably noticed the balls are usually numbered either with a 1, 2, 3, or 4. Austin then moved up to the net, “I started off with a few volleys going long but once I worked out my rhythm I was finding it really easy to get my spots, getting nice depth on my volleys and closing it out really well.” You’ll find Head championship tennis balls, Head radical tennis balls, and Head pro tennis balls to browse through, all of which come with features dedicated to specific skill levels and plays. We provide additional tennis elbow supports to give you the support you need on the court. I have seen part of Andy Murray match, but Andy is a big self-talker, so the only thing he hears when playing must be own voice 😉 I’ve always found it a solid ball to play with on hard courts. It’s not the best ball I’ve ever played with, but it is more than good enough for club level play and has always played consistently for me.The Tecnifibre X One Ball is probably the best ball on the market right now. It’s a high quality, pro-level tournament ball and has been used at several ATP 250/500 tournaments including Marseille, Rotterdam, and Gstaad. The balls are made from high-quality rubber made by Bridgestone and covered with 72% natural felt from Milliken whose felts are used on several other high-quality balls. As you can imagine, this wasn’t exactly precision manufacturing, and as the game became more professional, a higher degree of uniformity was required, so the process changed to using a compression mould with two half-shells.

A genuine FedFan doesn’t until end of 2020, I guess 😉 I can, because I’m not that genuine FF, but genuine DTfan. Below you’ll see the full list of ITF approved balls for 2020. Type 1 balls are classified as ‘fast’ balls. Type 2 balls are classified as ‘medium’ balls. Finally, high altitude balls, as you would have guessed, are for use on courts at high altitude. Overall it seems that HEAD have done a decent job at upgrading the Radical and we can’t see a reason why any standard of amateur player shouldn’t at least be trying this one out. I’ve used the Head Tour Ball several times, and it’s a decent ball. They are relatively firm when fresh from the can so they do fly early on, but durability is excellent. The ball is made in the Dunlop factory in Bataan, but it has a denser and fluffier nature than Dunlop branded balls so plays differently. The Dunlop Fort All Court, for example, are bullet-like when new, the Slazenger Wimbledon is plusher straight from the can.For some reason the Fort All Court divides opinion, some players love it, others look away in disgust when you take a fresh can from your bag and instead insist on using their own Slazenger Wimbledon balls. Even though they’re both made in the same factory in the Philippines 😁 Because the pressure inside the ball is higher than the air pressure outside, the pressure inside will leak out slowly over time. The sealed pressure inside the manufacturer’s tin or tube creates an equilibrium around the ball which keeps the air inside the ball from seeping out. The reason here is that the pressure in the tube does leak over time, so if you buy one that’s been gathering dust for the last 12 months, the balls won’t be as good as a tube fresh from the manufacturer, and they will not bounce as high. Right now I’m trying to understand, how it goes on hobby courts, where there is no public at all. But – players are speaking to each other from time to time, courts are close to street or park, so there is always some noise..

The Dunlop Fort All Court is probably one of the most widely used balls on the planet, and it’s certainly the ball I’ve used the most over the years. Most tennis clubs in the UK use this ball, so it’s ever-present in league matches and doubles games. When they are fresh from the cardboard tube, I find them hard and challenging to play with, but 20 minutes in, they improve. Overall I find them slightly inconsistent with bounce, but I would recommend giving them a go as the durability makes them an excellent choice for players who don’t want to keep buying fresh cans week in and week out. Formerly the official ATP ball before Dunlop signed a new deal, the Penn Marathon (or Penn Tour) is widely used in the United States. In Europe, the balls are sold under the Head brand, but they are the same ball. The X One is durable, and it doesn’t ever really turn into a dog ball. It seems to fluff up a bit, but never really goes beyond a certain point, so you get a consistent speed through the air.

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The reason they are numbered is to stop them from getting mixed up when you are playing on courts that are side by side. The only reason I don’t use this ball more regularly is the price. They come in at double the cost of the Tennis Point Premium Ball, and although they’re great balls, I don’t think you get double the performance. Whilst Sue agreed, “I love the colour. It would take a bit of time getting used to.. having something so bright in my hand, but at least you can see it hitting the ball.” For the ‘connected to the ball’ feel, find out how Head increases your comfort and boosts performance, no matter what swing style you have. From vertical swings to spins, browse our range of tennis shorts for the full gear. Head Innovations