Padel balls Bullpadel
Our Bullpadel page showcases the padel balls from the Spanish brand and our tips for choosing balls suitable for your level and the court, understanding pressure and bounce, and extending their lifespan.
The pressurised ball for padel players.
The padel ball
At first glance, the padel ball looks like a tennis ball, but it is slightly smaller and especially less pressurised: its bounce is lower, which suits rallies in a closed court, where the ball also bounces off the glass. Bullpadel, a Spanish brand that has grown with padel, offers balls designed for competition and club play, sold in a pressurised tube of three balls that keeps their pressure until opened.
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Speed and bounce
The balls are distinguished by their speed. A fast, more pressurised ball is suitable for experienced players and slow courts or play at altitude, where the lighter air changes the ball's behaviour. A slower ball, with a controlled bounce, gives beginners more time to position themselves. The felt, which can be thicker or thinner, also influences the ball's durability and grip on spins. In cold weather, the ball bounces less; in hot weather, it travels faster.
Durability and storage
A padel ball loses its pressure as soon as the tube is opened, over time with hits and days. Regular players open a new tube for each important match; for casual play, a tube lasts a few sessions. A ball that no longer bounces at normal height or has smooth felt should be replaced. Pressurisers, boxes that keep the balls pressurised between matches, prolong their life. Tubes should be kept closed and away from heat.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you play padel with tennis balls?
It is not recommended: the padel ball is slightly smaller and less pressurised, with a lower bounce suited for closed courts. A tennis ball bounces too high and disrupts rallies against the glass.
When should you change your padel balls?
As soon as they bounce noticeably lower or their felt becomes smooth. Pressure drops as soon as the tube is opened, and a regular player generally replaces their balls every two or three matches.
Competition balls or club balls: which one to choose?
Competition balls, which are livelier, are suitable for experienced players who want fast rallies. Club balls, which are slower and more durable, facilitate learning and consistent rallies.
How to keep your padel balls longer?
Seal the tube tightly after matches and store it at room temperature, away from sunlight and cold. A pressurised tube also maintains the internal pressure of the balls between sessions.
Does weather affect the bounce of padel balls?
Yes: in cold weather, the ball is slower and bounces less, while in hot weather or at altitude it becomes livelier. Matching your balls to the playing conditions keeps rallies consistent.
