Do you have a preference when it comes to tennis balls?
My friend started this discussion......I don't know if I have a favorite...but I was feeling maybe Penn has a little more give.... Wilson seems to be firmer and stronger so more speed? Tell me what you think ......
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on -
Good topic. I never thought that balls really made that much of a difference. Boy was I wrong. I bought a case of Penn' at Costco. The Penn' were good only for one match. Especially if you are banging the ball back and forth. I noticed that at the NTRP tournaments, they use Wilson US Open balls. I prefer the Wilson' myself. I can use them for two matches, even when slamming the ball back and forth with my partner.
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on -
The pro at my club insists that the balls you get at Costco and Walmart, despite the identical packaging, are cheaper/worse than the balls you get in the pro shop and sports stores.
Does anyone believe this?
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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on -
yeah, i agree with that. I'm sure they are specifically manufactured just for the walmart account. I usually get mine at Dicks sporting goods or Sports authority.
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on -
Mike what do you think about Dunlop grand prix.......
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on
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Hmmm I'm not too sure about the "Grand Prix". I'm not too sure which ones those are. But the regular Dunlop' are actually good too!
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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on
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I play with Slazenger Championship . They seem to be brighter in color than wilson or penn and they last a long time!
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on -
Dunlop green Championship has the thickest felt for sure, and is the heaviest, durable ball. Grand Prix ball is a little lighter and has a nicer feel.
Wilson has a good felt to spin the ball with and is a lighter ball, and is fast. Great light feel. Another fast ball are Volkl balls, which I get at the Racquet Doctor for fast doubles.
Penn are close to worst, a dull feel and very dirt absorbing felt which makes the ball get heavy fast. Boy, do I hate them!
The worst are those Wilson Titanium balls or most pressureless balls. They feel like rocks!
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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on
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dude, i was playing with some pressureless tennis balls I had picked up at walmart and while I was playing , I hit one and it split in half !!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahaha... I'll never buy those again. I used to get the white tennis balls in europe when wimbledon used them.. they should go back to the white balls, thats's what made the tournament so unique!
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Permalink Reply by Michael Maidens on -
Hey Mike,
I actually have many of the old 'white balls' From the 50's and 60's. I have some that were never hit and still in their cardboard box! Kinda cool really :) I'll take a photo and upload :)
Michael
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on
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Cool. Do that and I'll feature the photo. I bet you could get some decent money for those on ebay.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Maidens on
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Hi Mark! Here they are :)
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