Padel balls Prince
Our page padel balls Prince features the balls from the American brand, sold in pressurised tubes of three, and brings together our advice on how to choose them and make them last: what sets the regulations, the effect of heat and altitude on the bounce, and the simple actions that prevent you from throwing away a tube too soon.
The American innovation, in a tube of balls.
Prince, an American brand founded in 1970
Prince was born in 1970 in Princeton, New Jersey. The American brand has built a reputation for innovation in racquet sports before expanding into a full range for padel: rackets, bags, shoes, and balls. Its padel balls combine a high-density rubber core and synthetic felt; pressurised and sold in tubes of three, they provide a consistent bounce and a solid feel at impact. They are suitable for both training sessions and club matches, on outdoor courts as well as indoor courts.
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What the regulations require for a padel ball
A padel ball is first judged by its uniformity, and the regulations from the International Padel Federation set the standards: a diameter of 6.35 to 6.77 centimetres, a weight of 56 to 59.4 grams and a bounce of between 135 and 145 centimetres when dropped from 2.54 metres onto a hard surface. Its internal pressure gives the ball its liveliness, and it's the one that decreases in pressure first when the tube is opened. The felt, glued to the core, determines the grip on the racket and resistance to abrasion from sand and glass: dense felt maintains its speed for longer.
Heat, cold and altitude: a bounce that changes
A pressurised ball reacts to temperature: the air it contains expands in heat, making the ball bounce higher and travel faster, whereas in cold weather it becomes slow and heavy. Altitude has the same effect as heat: lower external pressure makes the ball livelier, to the extent that the regulations specify a type of ball with a lower bounce for courts above 800 metres. On an indoor court, conditions remain stable; outdoors, balls need a few rallies to reach the correct temperature. A tube should never be left in a car in direct sunlight or in a freezing garage.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a Prince padel ball keep its bounce?
As long as the tube remains closed, the pressure is preserved. Once opened, the ball gradually loses air: for a regular player, it stays nice for two or three games, then bounces significantly less and slows down the game.
How to test the bounce of a padel ball?
Drop it from shoulder height onto a hard surface next to a new ball and compare the bounces. If it bounces noticeably lower or flattens under slight finger pressure, it has lost its air and needs replacing.
Is a pressuriser useful for padel balls?
Yes, for those who play often: this tube, pressurised by a pump or a screw cap, keeps the balls in a pressurised environment between games. It significantly slows down the loss of bounce, but does not restore the felt on a worn ball.
Do you need different balls in summer and winter?
The same ball behaves differently depending on the temperature: livelier in heat, slower in cold weather. Some players keep partially used balls for summer, which are calmer, and open a new tube in winter to regain speed.
How many tubes should you plan for a training session?
For a game of four, a tube of three balls is sufficient. For training with a coach or drills, plan several tubes: used balls are for drills, new ones are saved for matches.
