HEAD Radical Tennis Balls, Triple Pack (12 Balls)

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If one court has Wilson US Open Balls marked with a 2, and the other courts are numbered 4, it is easy to distinguish between. 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 😉 actually not much grass court tennis in New Zealand but a lot of astro (artificial grass with a sand base) because it can handle the rain better than hard court and is easier on the joints of the old fellas. The final pitfall to avoid is don’t buy balls from places that only sell a tube of balls once in a blue moon. 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.

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 In my club sometimes the teaching pros serve the dead balls over the fence, straight into the Marines training facilities that are just across the street. Nylon is very resistant to abrasion and to mechanical stress but the surface friction is low. Cotton maybe provides more grip but the tenacity is lower. Wool is the same but unless it’s top tier lambswool it tends to form pills. The limitation of natural fibres is that one doesn’t get to choose their properties. Synthetics can be made in whatever shape, diameter, tenacity, stretchability, friction, etc, etc. Plus they can be producer-dyed (my main business and R&D work, hey!) so no need of endless and high water consumption processes.The short answer is that it mainly boils down to personal preference, but there are certain balls you should avoid, certain balls that are more suited to different surfaces and some that are better quality than others.

Pressurised balls are sold in airtight containers to maintain the pressure inside the ball which needs to be 14-16 lbs for a proper bounce. 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 ITF is looking for much more than that, but their requirements essentially guarantee we as players are going to get both of the above. The first Dunlop ball in our top ten impressively has the International Tennis Federation (ITF) seal of approval, as well as being endorsed by theATP Tour. The ball falls in the mid-range category in terms of quality and durability, and can happily be used by beginners and intermediates across all surfaces. 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.As a result, it’s quite a nice ball to control and takes spin well, so it’s easy to see why it’s the ATP Ball. For the nine games they are used for at the pro level, the Dunlop ATP Ball plays very well. The balls were manufactured using the ‘clover-leaf’ principle whereby an uncured rubber sheet was stamped into a shape resembling a three-leaf clover, and this was formed into a spherical shape. 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. Pressureless balls will have a cheaper price tag, but due to their more solid core, they will be much heavier than their pressurised counterparts. 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.

The HEAD TRAINER is the perfect ball for coaches and (infrequent) tennis players who need a super durable pressureless ball for endless fun on the court. And thanks for the suggestions. I’ve used the Premier Tour before, think I prefer the USO overall. Do you prefer it to the US Open ball? An old wives’ tale is that balls numbered four are better as they are pressurised more. This is false. It’s playable fresh from the tube, has a good level of durability, stands up well on hard courts and I like the level of touch I get with this ball.Any decent tennis ball for match use will come in a pressurised container that’s sealed. While pressureless tennis balls do have their applications like with a ball machine or for basket fed practice drills, if you’re looking to improve and play matches, then you need the balls to be pressurised. 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. Look out for references to reinforced rubber coating, waterproofing and “heavy-duty” as indications that your chosen tennis ball will last that bit longer.

The Tennis Point Premium Ball has been my go-to ball for the last few months. Why? It’s a premium tennis ball at an affordable price. Ye I have, I like those balls. Kinda similar to the Triniti. Some of their pressurised balls are used for tournaments in Germany I think. While you might think that buying cheaper tennis balls is a good thing compared to investing in the more expensive versions, it is worth noting that some of the better balls include improved design featuresthat make them durable as well. Kids between 8 and 9 years get a perfect start with the pressureless HEAD T.I.P. ORANGE, 50% slower than a standard tennis ball for a great game. Guess it was the merger when Head bought them out that stopped them being sold under the Penn name in Europe.

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I coached tennis for 11 years and played at club level of 20 odd years. I would generally agree with this article and admit I haven’t played with all of these brands of ball.