Fast or control padel balls

Padel ball or tennis ball: the difference

The regulations of the International Padel Federation set a diameter of 6.35 to 6.77 cm and a weight of 56 to 59.4 grams. The main difference from tennis lies in the internal pressure, which is lower: dropped from 2.54 metres on a hard surface, a padel ball must bounce between 135 and 145 centimetres. This bounce lower suits a court that is twenty metres by ten, enclosed by windows and grids, where the ball remains in play after hitting the walls. Above eight hundred metres in altitude, the regulations provide for specific balls, with an even lower bounce.

By brand

Padel balls also come in different brands:

• Bullpadel.
• Starvie.
• FZ Forza.
• Black Crown.
• Prince.
• Dunlop.

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Fast or control balls: Head, Wilson, Tecnifibre

Each brand offers balls that are more or less lively. The Wilson Premier Speed, the official ball of the Premier Padel circuit, is designed for slow conditions: its Dura-Weave felt allows it to accelerate even in cold weather or on sand-laden grass. The Head Pro range, including the Pro S, which is harder and faster, also serves several tournaments in this circuit and targets aggressive players. The Tecnifibre X-One, pressurised and covered with wool felt, offers a lively and controlled bounce over time. In hot weather, all these balls speed up: one would then choose a slower model.

Training balls, packs and pressureless balls

For training and leisure, the Head Team, Dunlop Team and Tecnifibre Tour prioritise durability and a regular bounce, ideal for basket sessions. The Dunlop Eco goes a step further: its pressureless core, made of high-density rubber, maintains its bounce match after match, and it is made from recycled materials, in plastic-free packaging. Packs of several tubes, like the twin packs Wilson or Head, are suitable for players who play several times a week. Keep the tubes sealed, protected from heat, until the match.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a tube of padel balls last?

A pressurised ball starts losing pressure as soon as the tube is opened and becomes soft after a few matches, faster for a player who hits hard. A pressureless ball wears out due to the felt rather than the bounce.

What is a padel ball pressuriser for?

The pressuriser is a tube that is pressurised again after storing opened balls in it. It slows down the pressure loss between matches and prolongs the liveliness of the balls for a few more games.

What padel ball should a beginner use?

A beginner benefits from playing with a control ball, which is slower and allows time to position themselves and read the bounces off the walls. Training balls like the Head Team or Dunlop Team, durable, are well-suited for the first months of practice.

How to recognise a worn padel ball?

The felt becomes smooth and light, the ball deforms under finger pressure and its bounce noticeably decreases against the wall. A worn ball slows down the game and distorts sensations: one then opens a new tube.

Can padel balls be stored for a long time before use?

As long as the tube remains sealed, the pressure lasts a long time, provided it is stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, the tube should be played quickly, otherwise the balls lose their bounce within a few weeks.