Favorite tennis balls...

[sweatband]

We all talk about our racquets and our strings, but let's pay homage to that little piece of equipment that makes the whole thing possible: the tennis ball.
A pretty straight forward piece of equipment, but I think many will agree, not all are created equal. What ones are your favorite? For what surface?

I like Prince Tour Dynamic Core. I play on your basic outdoor court at the park, and they hold their bounce longer by far than anything else I've tried.

[Gerwalk]

I'm down for the top of the line Dunlop balls. They seem to last long enough for two matches and seem to have a little more "bounce" to them. I'm convinced it's all in my head but I feel better cracking a can of Dunlops open more than I would a can of Wilsons and Penns.

[cheezhdinil]

For long lasting play....I can't beat the Slazenger Wimbledon 4 ball METAL can. The ball is a little heavy, but they're great and consistent. The old-school can works! It's like the difference between the carbonation of a drink in a can or a plastic bottle. They definitely come out hard! Their other ball comes in plastic and is nowhere near as "pressure-durable".

For a quicker game, I really like Wilson US Open's. They don't last as long as the Slazenger but when fresh they provide nice quick play.

I received some Ralph Lauren pink balls....but they're staying in THAT can forever!

[benraschke]

For anyone out there with tennis elbow or other arm problems try the Dunlop Abzorber. Wilson balls generate 7% more energy than Dunlop, and Penn balls generate 8% more energy than Dunlop. That's a significant difference to a player with arm or elbow pain. More impact of energy creates more vibrations. More vibrations create more pain.

[JPtennis]

The few times I've hit with Prince tennis balls this summer they seem over-inflated and bounce like they have helium inside! That can be pretty weird on clay. And I didn't know you could still buy metal can balls. Those are worth a try.

[FuzzyGreenBalls]

I usually stick with the ProPenn ATP balls. They are a little on the expensive side but well worth it IMO.

[loudriver23]

I usually buy Dunlop Champs. They do seem to last longer than Penn or Wilson. So after a match they work fine in my serving ball bucket.

[JohnHardley]

I do like penns and wilson and dunlop tennis balls.
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[TennezSport]

I usually stick with the ProPenn ATP balls. They are a little on the expensive side but well worth it IMO.

Have to second this as I really like the ProPenn ball. I will use the Wilson US Open ball sometimes, but the ProPenn ball is my standard.

Cheers, TennezSport :cool:

[krang]

I have to go with the USPTA Penn balls.

[Nadal46]

I like babolat team or dunlop max

[Dhaval Katbamna]

I like the Penn ATP balls, because they last forever, even though they cost a lot.

[The_Question]

Wilson Championship or USO...

[brusaquarti]

I like the Head ATP balls, they cost a low to last enough.

[anapurma]

I am using Dunlop balls and find it very good for me.

[brusaquarti]

Which model anapurma?

[anapurma]

Fort All Court 4B. Pretty cheap but still adequate to my tennis skills :)

[brusaquarti]

Good! Thank you

[FuzzyGreenBalls]

I recently tried the Dunlop grand prix balls and have to say that they are quite nice. They are harder than my normal ProPenn's but they hold up quite nicely.

[Jugglin]

penn

[sovertennis]

Dunlops feel like rocks to me, and the Prince balls are like balloons (they do last a long time though). During the indoor season (which lasts about 7 months here in Vermont) we use the Pro Penn balls, which are great. Outdoors, it's whatever is on sale at Wal-mart (sad to say)--Wilson EDF or Penn.

[jazzyfunkybluesy]

Wilson Us Open - True bounce, lasts 3 times as long as some others, consistent quality, My favorite by far in the winter and summer.

Dunlop Grand Prix - Fairly consistent quality, more spin, last long.

Dunlop Extra Duty - Inconsistent quality, crooked bounces, hard cover.

Penn - Crooked bounces, too soft, too springy, small in comparison with other balls, inconsistent quality.

[MidnightRider]

I'll second jfb on the Wilson USO's ... I always feel like they play the most consistently and last longer. Dunlop and Prince get too fuzzy/fluffy for me and feel/play heavier imo.

MR

[freshhh]

.:Best:.

Babolat VS N2
Babolat Team
Dunlop Fort
Tecnifibre TF X-ONE

.: Not bad :.

Head ATP
Adidas adiTour xP
Head Pro

.: Worst :.

Wilson US Open
Slazenger Championship

[hvdb]

If you have to choose the best ball for tennis elbow problems, what would it be?

I've read that Dunlop created the Abzorber ball that reduces impact by 15%, but cannot find it in any shop in EU, was this maybe only in US?


Thanks,
hvdb

[brusaquarti]

Hi hvdb, for me the best ball for tennis elbow problem is Tretorn tournament