What tennis balls you should use and why (The Best Tennis Balls)

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[@TAPTENNIS]

Used the Wilson US Open ball for many years. Recently switched to the Tecnifibre X-One seems to be more durable and longer lasting

[@rsan1704]

My number one is Head XT. lots of feel, great durability, playability from fresh to worn is very consistent. Dunlop AO fluffs up a lot and gets very slow especially in cooler conditions. Wilson US open is good but feels a bit light and appearance is not as bright.

[@rubenforlagetrhodos1987]

Head Tour XT has a good heft to it, the felt grips the string very well for topspin and they don't "drift" out of the court like Söderling and Technifibre balls, that both have a thinner layer of felt and feels too light. Tested some premium Yonex balls and was amazed that they lost 4 gram of weight after one hour. The only downside with Head Tour XT is that after playing two sets you lose a lot of power on serve. Have a bit of a hard time working out Wilson balls - sometimes you get Wilson balls that are really good, other times it is like they try to break your arm. Anyway thanks for the great videos.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

I love the Wilson US Open balls. A lot of people say they’re too heavy but I enjoy the weight and find them very durable and predictable. Recently tried Rosbacher from Tennis Point and like those a lot. They’re close to the quality of US Open, but less expensive. They do get pretty fuzzy after a while.

[@NachtwaechterSchlafprodukte]

Wilson US Open. Most durable premium ball I have tried. Inexpensive too at times. Great ball. A friend ruined his elbow playing cheaper, hard balls in cold spring conditions. Bothered him for the rest of the season. Something to possibly take into account when you have a sensitive arm or if you are a senior player. Great advise as usual from Jonas! Thank you!

[@movdqa]

I used Penn ATP balls for a while and those were more durable than US Opens but they were harder too. I am back to US Opens and keep one to two cases at home these days as there are shortages from time to time.

[@davidm.crispjr.9683]

I play dubs about four times a week in Naples, Florida. All Har-Tru courts. I like the Penn Tour (Regular Duty) from Tennis Warehouse. Kind of mid range on price. I find they are a little better quality (more consistent felt and rubber) than the cheaper, Penn Regular Duty my fellow members buy from places like Costco. Good ball and really like them. I play one match with a can. Buy them by the case.

[@p.s4677]

We used to play a lot with Wilson US Open balls (Sweden, the Netherlands and in Spain) and were rather happy with them. Since a few years we mostly play with Dunlop ATP on clay and smash court courts when we play in the Netherlands. It is the dominating amateur competition ball there. Keep in mind tennis in NL is often played outside and under pretty moist, chilly and sometimes windy conditions. In Sweden we (my tennis gangs) now play a lot with Tretorn Serie + and with our old favourite the Wilson US Open. Indoors on Hard court in winter and mostly on clay in summer (but also every now and then on hard court and grass). In Spain (Madrid area), we mostly play with US open, Dunlop ATP and Head ... there we either play on a worn down hard court (asfalt/concrete) or a filt court nearby or some really nice and pricey clay and hard court courts a little further away (all outdoors of course). I didn't like the Dunlop ATP balls at all in the beginning. In my opinion they felt lighter in the hit, flew more upwards and spun less than the Wilson US open balls, which therefore made me miss the court a lot. Now I have grown ty o like them. The balls also seem a bit more durable than the Wilson US Open balls as well. Cheers. Sorry for long text.

[@Bb-yo6tr]

Cool comment. How long do you think brand new Wilson us open balls will last in a brand new ball machine , hitting hard?? I’m hoping 15 hrs plus but I hear different .

[@cortezbrown6838]

I'm pretty picky myself with balls. I usually get pressurized Wilson heavy duty balls cause I play mainly on hard court. When I want a premium ball then I get the US Wilson Ball which I love because of how heavy and durable they are.

[@jasonallan375]

For Hard Courts: Pro Penn Marathon extra duty are top notch. Super consistent and long playability!! 👌Also Wilson Ultra USPTA All Court (if u can find em) are 🔥 for a heavy ball. 👌Wilson Trinity are good too, just gotta get used to them. Thx for the Vids!

[@wlkdesign]

Head Tour every time for here in the UK - amazing ball, and very good for anyone with Elbow issues!

[@chrisuziel5698]

After using Wilson and Penn premium and championship balls, I've switched to Wilson Trinitis..... their durability is incredible. They feel and sound heavier and firmer which could bother some players. Especially if one plays infrequently these balls are amazing because they will last you weeks if not months. Conversely, a pressurized ball start dieing the moment you crack the can whether you play with it or not.

[@Fernwald84]

Actually, Triniti balls are pressurized but only about half as much as other balls. The lower pressure plus a thicker (and reformulated) rubber wall cuts gas diffusion way down.

[@luciustarquiniuspriscus1408]

I tried one can and they have a funny bounce, sometimes higher, sometimes lower. I have another can now and I will give them another shot.

[@vanlendl1]

@@Fernwald84 Triniti balls are a danger to your wrist in the first hour.

[@muhammadraihanrasyid8640]

It is true what you were saying about warm weather affects the ball to become much more livelier. Here in Indonesia, Head Tour (Regular or XT) and Dunlop Fort All Court is the "go-to" ball for every club. Speaking from my experience Head Tour XT which is slightly heavier, much more livelier and tend to worn out pretty quick in the hard court than the regular one. Other honorable mention in Indonesia is Slazenger All Court which tend to sell more when Grass Court season start and especially when Wimbledon go "on-air".

[@theocritus2677]

Yang murah tapi bagus apa ya bang? Pengen beli banyak soalnya klo dunlop/head tour mahal bgt

[@goughmi5430]

Dunlop AO balls are my preference, they feel pretty good in the humidity of Northern Australia

[@peltotalo]

I like the Artengo balls. I use both the 920 and the premium 930. You get four in one can. Excellent value.

[@Nopanop]

Excellent value , but i found they feel old pretty soon

[@jamshidlodhi9449]

I agree! The Artengo 920 or 930 are great value. Greats feeling and consistency. They last well during play and storage.

[@ScottDreyfus]

Penn is head in the UK and Asia. My favorite ball is the dunlop Grand prix. You can feel the cover dig into the racket more they just spin so well

[@gkinghsmith9352]

Nice intro to tennis balls, I'm amazed how much regional variation there is in balls! Would you mind commenting on string and tension relative to the ball weight? As an example, I carry 1 racquet in my bag with lower tension in case I run into light balls.

[@Raven05R6]

Here in the US I use Dunlop ATP XD, ProPenn XD, or Penn ATP XD. Premium balls last about 3-5 hitting sessions where the Championship tier balls only last me 1-2 and tend to have slightly lower QC so I find it worth it to use premium balls. I find the Dunlop felt to wear quickly and unlike other brands, it kind of lightly chunks off rather than fluffing up. Wilson US Opens die in 1-2 hitting sessions for me so I don't like them very much.

[@tommimatila7317]

Wilson Triniti (after hitting an hour, or so) due to their durability and consistency when worn. As an option, Wilson US Open, when Triniti balls are unavailable in the local pro shop (which seems to occur often nowadays).

[@ssportslivetvstreaming]

I recommend having 2 types of balls, one faster and other one more with grass and heavyer, the second one is to warm up and the first is to practice at a higher speed.

[@ronalddelrosario7405]

Hehe, I've heard that Penn balls are pretty much exactly the same as Head balls. I'd never actually heard of Head balls until recently (apparently Head balls are branded as Penn balls here in the US). I almost always use Penn or Wilson heavy duty balls, though I'll sometimes pay a bit extra for the Wilson US Open balls since they seem to last a bit longer...

[@junaidzaka2365]

Yes, Head balls are sold as Penn in the US.

[@luciustarquiniuspriscus1408]

For me balls are discarded based on pressure loss, not felt loss, after a day or two since being opened. But now I have one of those screw top cans, so I can use them for three hours of play, over a week, and then discard them because of the felt, with the pressure holding up. Big money saver.

[@ruimartins2065]

Hi Jonas, great content. Here in Portugal the weather is similar to Malta and my experience is that on hot summer days and hard courts, best balls are Dunlop Fort. On clay and hot days, i like to play with Wilson USOpen. In winter i find that Head Tour XT or Head Pro are best. Penn balls are similar or if not the same as Head. Happy New Year!!

[@ruimartins2065]

@@WaltKurtz68 Hi Walter, here in Portugal we don't have Extra Duty ones, only Regular.

[@Francisyrah]

Great review

[@XxCrazZyNo0oBxX]

For the clay courts here in central europe the Head Tour work the best by far.

[@villiam7941]

My ball of choice is Dunlop Fort (green). The best feel in my opinion. Dunlop ATP is great too, but they feels a bit more solid. Tecnifibre X-One has very nice feel as well. Penn is the same ball as Head. Penn is North American name for Head balls, idk why. Ordinary Triniti is so-so. Too harsh, too fast, too unnatural bounce. But I tried the new Triniti Pro and I actually liked them much better. New Triniti is decent. I use original Triniti only for training. AO Balls is good as well, but fluff up way too much. I only use them sometimes when I play against a person who needs bit more time to set up the shot or when I’m going to play against big server :)

[@whatsfordinner1695]

what tennis ball do you recommend for ball machine?

[@anthonyvansamang2044]

Great video. A topic not often discussed which is strange. I live in British Columbia, Canada and don't have access to all brands. Best premium: Dunlop ATP and Fort, Grand Prix nice too. Also Wilson US Open (though not very durable). ProPenn Marathon are marketed as a premium ball but I find Penn quality control very poor. Best Championship ball - Wilson.

[@CSLBRK]

Dunlop fort to my opinion are the best, they dont get soft to quickly and they keep their velour long anough! I also like the wilson championship for the same reason almost as much!

[@connormacpherson4274]

i have purchased a slinger bag and have pressureless balls , what you recommend i stay with them or switch to a premuim ball noting im using a ball machine

[@srenbisgaard9926]

Babolat All court. A bit livelyer, lighter and perfect for clay! Dunlop AO for indoor. (Slower but still a light Ball) Both are great when you have arm issues :)

[@tobiasrottenboypersson]

Kör nästan alltid med Wilson US Open bollar. Bra boll, bra pris 👍

[@tomg.9147]

Have the Wilson Triniti in my Slinger Bag. You get used to it after 5 minutes; but highly recommend to proberly warm up, otherwise you get shoulder pain. Once the Triniti will be dead I surely will switch to standard balls (even if they don‘t last as long ). My prefered balls are Head Tour XT and Tecnifibre x-one (Tecnifibre are a good choice when you play in busy areas (with neighbouring courts) since hardly anyone plays them, so you always know which are yours)

[@soyellowsoviolent]

They feel like rocks for sure. Like you said, it’s for ball machines

[@derekng8454]

@@soyellowsoviolent especially in wet conditions. My elbows are still hurting from last week's session with those balls

[@walterhayley7252]

You may find that many standard tennis balls are a tad smaller than Trinity, so if you are using the Slinger Bag ball tube, it may not pick them up. I have found this to be true with mine...

[@ManagerMia]

triniti gave me tennis elbow, which a year and a half on i am still trying to recover from

[@Waxhead75]

I recently bought a case of Dunlop AO XD. These are on the heavier side but nice plush feeling at impact.

[@shaiarbel3204]

Hey @tennisnerd, i didn’t hear you mentioning Tretorn serie Control. What do you think about these balls?

[@raytrace2014]

Would be nice to see some tests as someone suggested below and definitely include Wilson Triniti in the comparisons as that's a new type of ball and I think it works well. I use the Triniti ball in my ball machine and they've lasted really well (months). The felt is wearing away but they still bounce fine. Think I might start using them as a normal match ball. Not sure that pressureless balls are always heavier, I just weighed some I had in the house, these are all used balls though so that probably makes a difference: Dunlop Fort Clay Court: 59g approx Dunlop Australian Open: 58g approx Wilson Triniti: 58g approx Tretorn Coach (pressureless): 55g When people say pressureless are heavy perhaps they mean stiff/hard compared to regular balls? Definitely more research required.

[@mrmatt8949]

Great info. Thanks

[@Nopanop]

I have some ball commitment issues and experimented with a lot of balls this past year. I honestly could not feel much of a difference between premium and championship balls , however the premium balls last longer no doubt. My thoughts --- Dunlop AO/Fort - most consistent balls , very durable and a bit faster when new --- Wilson tour premier - slow ball , good for my flat shots --- Wilson championship/US open - faster ball but not very durable tho , Yonex premium ball - fastest ball and durable too , --- nassau championship/challenger/patriot -- these felt a bit softer/slower but felt durable, --- Tretorn serie+ - very premium ball and fast too , not sure about durability as my partner hit them into the woods :-P , --- head championship -- sometimes too lively out of the box but settles well after a set , is durable too ---pro penn marathon - fast ball but it lost its bounce pretty soon I also tried the --- wilson triniti balls , out of the box they felt a bit slow and weird but i liked them after hitting an hour with them. However all my hitting partners flat out refuse to play with them :-) have some cans unopened which i will try out technifibre x-one, RS , skywarrior(local indian brand)and polyfibre

[@Fernwald84]

Don't forget to try Wilson's Triniti. Definitely unique and long lasting.

[@Nopanop]

@@Fernwald84 i did try , didnt hate them like some people do, but i do feel it lacks some liveliness and is somewhat different than usual balls in play

[@40rods]

Triniti balls are phenomenal. They last so much longer than the US Opens, my previous favorite ball.

[@Siloguy]

Hey Jonas, have you tried those ball pressurizers to extend the life of tennis balls? Thanks

[@donclem8963]

I love Trinity balls. They typically last 2-3 sets for me and I think they play great. When I bought them from my local tennis shop, the individual balls all came in a box so it was nice not having all that plastic waste. Bonus: they have a nice clapping sound when you hit the ball so it makes it look like your smashing like the pros!

[@soyellowsoviolent]

It’s a ball machine ball. I wouldn’t use it for playing. They do feel hard and the bounces are different. When I do use them to play, i step on it for a good minute to soften it up a bit.

[@peum27]

Horrible balls not consitent, play like a dead ball, no feeling. It's a marketing ball.

[@lsfire3489]

@@soyellowsoviolent Even for ball machine they are too hard. It is like the ball machine attacks you. But for playing very damp misty, rain or snow on surfaces such as artificial grass such tough balls have merit which I did during covid lock down.

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@peum27 what they bounce very well and for a very long time what do you want

[@vascoteves]

Hello. I almodt always use dunlop fort. They have a great feel, nice weight and good durability. I normaly can use them for 3-4 hitting sessions ( 1h per sesion avrg) before they are worn down. I also like the Dunlop atp balls (blue can) . They are great right from the get go..pop open a can and play, they feel great..however dont last as long as the fort balls. Only issue i hqve with the dunlop fort is taht they feel too hard when you pop open a can.. sometime when i know i will play at say 12 o clock, i will open the can early morning or even before going to bed the night before. Then they feel just right. Do you do the same? How do pro tournement guys deal with balls open a can each 7 games.. or have the balls previously opened? Thanks. Happy new year

[@HeiJah]

Fort balls felt a bit hard at the begining for me too, but boy they are durable and pleasent to play..

[@K4R3N]

Wasting zero time! Thanks Jonas, good topic. Happy New year

[@Tennisnerd]

Happy new year!

[@blkmtn]

Wilson US Open XD or Trinity. Used to use RS balls, but can’t find them in the US anymore. Do you have a good source for RS balls?

[@Bikerbeest]

Dunlop Max TP fort is the best , it cost a bit more but the feeling is amazing

[@jansperling9358]

Thanks for the video, good topic. Can you also test and compare "tennis ball savers"? They are made to store used tennis balls under pressure.

[@tomr6955]

No point. The felt gets shredded well before they lose pressure in most cases.

[@jansperling9358]

@@tomr6955 I think that depends on the surface you are playing on and maybe the amound of spin you are hitting the ball with

[@oleksiyboyev]

The best balls , in my opinion, tretorn serie +control, holds the pressure really well. Wilson us open gets fluffy too quickly. Head - Dead balls, plays like stones if temp drops a bit. Technifibre x one looks like premium quality and plays nice but at least one ball in the can gets flat after 2 hrs of play.

[@tripleS88]

I use in the following order of preference: 1. Slazenger “The Wimbledon Ball” all surface. 2. Dunlop Fort “All Court” 3. Babolat Gold / Wilson US Open

[@m.s.prasadrao.]

At present I play with Dunlop Australian Open, light & durability, but I prefer Wilson Australian Open balls, What your call on these balls which I mentioned.

[@rachidbaaira9869]

thanks for the informations, plz can you tell me what means the numbers in the balls like dunlop fort all court 1, 2 ,3 ,4??

[@Tennisnerd]

It's meant to separate cans. For example, if you use the same balls as the court next to you, you know which ones are yours, unless it's the same number, of course.

[@hamishspencer]

I use the Tretorn balls that are filled with some substance instead of being pressurised because I grew sick of pressurised balls going flat. They play a little different but you get used to it and the last a LOT longer

[@Nopanop]

Can you cut em open and see the substance 😜

[@overdrive_tennis]

They are great. I purchased them for a tennis machine and ended using them on court all the time!

[@noybiznatch]

Where can these be bought? I'm seeing Tretorn balls online but they are very expensive. The ones with the X on them?

[@overdrive_tennis]

@@noybiznatch yes. They are more expensive, but last for a very long time, so you don't have to buy new cans of balls. I bought mine at lobster's web page

[@jimbo1san]

What's your opinion about Wilson Roland Garros all court tennis ball?

[@jovas5302]

Yonex, Head Tour XT and Tretorn Control are the best of all that I have tried. Haven’t actually found any Wilson balls that I like. Dunlop balls are poor in durability as they also get soft very fast and I have tried them all. Artengo TB930 aren’t so bad either. Cheers

[@kevinduffy2296]

What ball would you recommend for uk winter conditions when it is cold wet and the balls are heavy? Is there a particular lighter livelier ball ? I play on an artificial clay court. Thanks.

[@rtpwyk]

Here in Ireland, I like the US Open balls for synthetic clay(the sanded courts), they are light and lively and don't pick up too much dirt, and give you a nice first and second serve. On the synthetic grass, I prefer Head Tour - though lively until broken in after the first game, they fluff up just a bit, so are easier to play on the low bounce and faster grass and synth grass courts as it slows the ball a little and lets it stand up just a bit more when sliced. It also retains it's bounce well. Having said it, I can play with Head Tour on synthetic clay, it will just be a slower ball. But the bounce stays good.

[@cradlecap123]

The Wilson US open allcourt are the best I've used.

[@bengray5013]

Dunlop atp tour, Dunlop AO and Wilson Triniti 🎾🎾🎾 sometimes play with Slazenger Wimbledon but I’m not a fan of them...

[@robtrini]

I use the Babolat Gold Championship balls, mainly because of availability/cost where I am. Haven't had many problems with them overall although durability isn't the greatest.

[@tenhagsbarber]

I noticed that in colder conditions they are particularly heavy

[@oleksiyboyev]

My understanding tt pressureless balls made for ball machines or for coaching with basket. Pressurised balls will lose pressure after few hours of training but pressureless balls will have consistent bounce until it gets bold.

[@benchan85]

Interesting how each ball brand and model give different feels. Would you say the best way to choose balls is based on how it matches your own game? (Whoever opens the tin of balls gets the advantage).

[@gkinghsmith9352]

The Gold standard for me is if I like the ball and the ball lasts longer than we do. At one point we were using cheap Penn's and had to re-open at about 1.5 hours because there wasn't any felt or response left in the ball. Currently up here in the NW of US, we use Penn Pro regular indoors and Penn Pro Xtra duty outdoors.

[@SebVEVO]

This is so true, as a casual player heavy balls on clay are so annoying for me because it changes my style drastically. On hard courts, I don't mind.

[@thetennisjones3728]

THE TENNIS JONES has done tennis ball comparisons… recently we compared the tennis balls we liked the most HEAD TOUR vs. HEAD TOUR XT. Here’s the link if you are interested… kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3O7oZaig9ZmZtk

[@alexgrant4864]

While I would still opt for a premium can, the triniti is a great option for a ball basket. They last ages and are surprisingly playable

[@lsfire3489]

however dont use them or a ball machine they are hard as rocks

[@shaneb255]

My wife and I generally use Wilson trinity. They keep their bounce for a long time and the felt is what wears out first. They’re good if you want to reuse balls over various sessions and not buy a new can every time.

[@papachungus799]

They are definitely great for longevity, but they definitely feel super hard, takes a little bit of getting used to. Also, a great reuse story

[@delplaya5]

I use Dunlop ATPs. No issues.They are usually cheaper than Wilson or Penn.

[@mensudomerovic3773]

I use mainly Head Tour and Wilson Triniti.

[@user-go8oj4dl4w]

I've cut open several different brands of 'pressureless' balls. I wonder if they are truly pressureless, as the construction looks just like pressurized balls. Also, they lose their bounce as they age (just at a slower rate compared to pressurized). I'm aware Wilson Trinitis are in fact 'low pressure', but they at least state that. Also, I believe it's wrong to say pressureless balls are heavier, they may feel heavier but if you weigh them they are the same (of the 3 brands I've tried).

[@othgmark1]

Tretorn micro x look nothing like a conventional tennis ball inside. They have also been the best pressureless ball l have ever used and l have used them in a ball basket for the last 40 years. When l took a 10 year break from the game and went back to it l found my old ball basket Tretorns bounced as well as brand new ones. They were ten years old at least. I think the Dunlop Australian Open ball is probably my favorite pressurized ball at this time but they are not as easy to find in California as the Penn balls.

[@jesoby]

Penn not a common make in U.K. I usually buy 6doz Dunlop ATP twice a year as they seem to suit my game best. As it’s winter I might try out a livelier ball as you advise but you don’t say which balls are livelier? Maybe Babolat All a court from the comments below would be livelier and good on the arm in Winter.

[@anacap007]

I use pressure less balls with a ball machine or to practice serve. Otherwise it's usually Dunlop ATP balls. Lasts about 3 hours.

[@ScottAReed]

Pro Penn, Wilson Trinity and Trenton Micro X.

[@4152008085]

I only use Penn balls now. I find them to be very consistent and reliable and retain their bounce. For me, Wilson are the worst for the hard courts of California, they just don’t last that long and are done and dusted after two hours of hitting. That being said, I haven’t tried their high end offerings as they are out my price range. I will also play Dunlop if there’s a good deal on them. I find that they are also a bit more costly but noticeably better quality. And I do like the 4-ball can.

[@203132]

Can't remember which ones I've tried. Think it was the Penn champs extra duty. They popped on me within 15 minutes. Had 2 cans like that. Put me off...

[@wackojumey]

I played with quite a few different balls here in The Netherlands on clay. Cheap Artengo, never want to play with those again, very uncomfortable. Dunlop ATP (black/blue can) velt very hard and tough on the arm, feels too heavy. Head Tour XT was fine. Head Pro is always being used by my club on tournaments, fine, but feel like they die pretty fast, especially after rainy weather. Wilson US open (black can) is my go-to ball. Wilson Roland Garros, didnt last long at all. Babolat Team Red and Team Blue, ok-ish never bothered to buy again. But that's just my opinion ofc!

[@devoker666]

What about synthetic courts with sand? Same as clay?

[@myhornisfrench]

Thank you for creating videos to topics that I've always wanted answers to! Unfortunately I can't find most of these here in the U.S. Any help in finding the Dunlop Fort All Court, Head, and Yonex balls would be greatly appreciated.

[@villiam7941]

Penn is the Head balls name for US market. You cannot normally find Penn is Europe and Head balls in states. TW used to have some Tecnifibre balls, but not X-One I think

[@villiam7941]

If you’re really want those balls you can always order from Europe

[@myhornisfrench]

@@villiam7941 I've tried the Penn premium balls and really disliked them - no bounce, bad felt. Should I give a particular kind another try? What's the Penn equivalent for the aforementioned Head? Thanks for the help!

[@villiam7941]

@@myhornisfrench I don’t know exact correlation but it seems that Penn tour and Head tour are similar. But you’re never sure. You can always try once more if you want, but it can be the same experience. All major premium balls are pretty good, the rest is all about personal preferences, habits and maybe court conditions.

[@mav474]

For my standard penn balls from Costco are the best!

[@altruismfirst6489]

Bridgestone NP amazing value last longer than any other NP balls. However only Japan market product.

[@markbelanian3303]

Extra Duty Wilson or Dunlops, I do not like heavier tennis balls because they take a toll on the arm even w great technicals

[@edleung4046]

HEAD Tour (formerly ATP) has been my go to balls for 2 decades, for its playability and durability. My tennis sessions are usually 3 hours double, with the initial some 20 minutes warm up with old balls. Then we start the game with a new can of 4-B HEAD Tour. Dunlop Fort is the 2nd choice if HEAD Tour is not available. It offers playability as good as HEAD Tour, but durability is not nearly as good. Wilson AO worn out far too quickly.

[@javierjimenez786]

Are high altitude balls pressurized as well? Or are they the same as presureless balls?

[@Tennisnerd]

They are pressurised but with lower pressure.

[@MrCHRISS9]

Is head tour and penn tour same Ball?

[@bcccangel]

What’s the US equivalent of Head Tour XT? ProPenn marathon?

[@roybodin7301]

I like Wilson Extra Duty. They're affordable and very durable.

[@yaxx1]

As a playing coach i like Tretorn micro x (the premium one with the thin X) They last me 6 months in the basket before the felt falls to pieces, but the feel never changes. Quite lively all the time. Easy to spin.

[@crsantin]

Wilson US Open or Pro Penn for me. They don’t last too long though.

[@paveldolezel8925]

I find the Babolat Gold the best buy, and it's also just a great ball, period. I can buy a can of 3 balls for about $3, compared to $5.50 for Pro Penn or Wilson US Open. The Babolat's are just a hair worse in terms of bounce and durability, but cost about half. It's a no-brainer.

[@charlesdang2557]

I clearly see that here in the US, we enjoy the low price of tennis balls as compared to our international friends. Still, I am cost conscious and make my ball purchases based on practicality. Penn/Wilson Championship Extra duty: these are the basic balls for hardcourts here. Let's say the cost is 1X. In a 90 minute hitting session, these do not hold pressure for long. Even using 6 balls (which lessens the use per ball), they are barely good to use again after a day or two. Don't get me wrong, the first five to ten minutes are wonderful. Spin, high bounce, and heavy ball feeling are there, but those go away pretty quickly. Premium level: Wilson US Open extra duty. Costs twice (2X) the above per can. Feels even heavier than the "championship" level balls above. Very satisfying topspin, slice and bounce right out of the can. The nap wears out after about 30 minutes, but then remains consistent for the remainder of 90 minutes. These balls retain firm pressure at 90 minutes, which makes a strong case for me to use only 3 Wilson US Open balls instead of 6 Championship balls of either Penn or Wilson. Pressureless: Wilson Triniti. 3X the cost of the Championship ball! They retain consistency of bounce even after 3 or more hitting sessions spread over two to three weeks, which justifies their cost. The feel is definitely different compared to pressured balls, but easy enough to adapt. Over time, you build up a cache of heavily used balls that are still remarkably good for practice purposes. Therein lies the greatest benefit, I think, of the Triniti balls, environmental impact. All of the pressured balls, once heavily used, become accumulated useless objects over time. Overall, I find the US Open balls to be the most satisfying to play with. It feels the heaviest out of all the options I have available. I can strike aggressively for 90 minutes and still have decent use for it the next day.

[@chrisuziel5698]

I agree with you Charles. I would even go as far as saying the Wilson Triniti is 5X+ more durable. For this reason I'm a huge fan even though they play a bit heavier than the pressurized premium. Once they're nicely worn out, I use them for serve practiced. Then after 10X+ use they are finally tossed. I'm curious to hear Jonas' review on them.

[@231karatekid]

How to you rate the RS balls?

[@theundershirts1624]

What about Trentorn serie + control?

[@joselitoaquino3207]

Currently using spalding

[@288kun172]

Dunlop Fort All Court and RS Black my favourites. Honestly I thought that Penn balls are Head balls in the US 🙂Can someone prove/disprove this?

[@kenharris7194]

I have been playing with Dunlop ATP Championship. For the price point they are the best IMO. I prefer to use a new can for every session and find that even with the premium balls they don't last for 2 sessions.

[@derekng8454]

They are my favourite too. Arm friendly, and quite durable.

[@kenharris7194]

@@derekng8454 Yes, I forgot to mention that Dunlop is quite arm friendly and holds their bounce quite well. They don't play like rocks compared to Penn which are horrible.

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Avoid the Wilson Tour Comp All Court Ball. Next to no felt and super bouncey, lack of control becomes an issue. On the flipside the Wilson official French Open ball plays well on en tout cas (Aussie version of clay). Balls are on the heavy side with reasonable durability, approx 6hrs of decent use.

[@denizdagci1023]

ProPenn Marathon Extra duty balls are quite nice.

[@monstertrucktennis]

Those are my favorite for hard court. Each can is usually good for a couple doubles outings and then a couple.pracrice sessions. Great value!

[@Julian-ds7wq]

Pro Penn are realllly shit…

[@Mac-em1yl]

I use on clay court - Babolat Team Clay or Dunlop Fort Clay

[@hanslanda1597]

what did you like more?

[@Mac-em1yl]

@@hanslanda1597 Dunlop Fort Clay

[@hanslanda1597]

@@Mac-em1yl what exactly is better?

[@forestlin8684]

Anyone here ever had a hit with the Nassau Czar plus tennis balls?how is it like? thx

[@oscarterrazasrevilla5421]

Pressureless balas “are bad”, unless you play at a high altitude, as in Mexico City! Your excellent recomendations, in the case of balis, need to incluye a global point of view!

[@vanlendl1]

You should make a comparison between balls of the 90s or early 2000s and today.

[@LiamApilado]

I use Babolat gold academy balls in my SlingerBag

[@tomr6955]

No mention of Slazenger? These are my absolute favourite, and everyone else who plays at the club here.

[@eljoven911]

TennisCult made a good video about the environmental damages that current tennis balls have on the planet- something that I have not thought about. Where do the thousands of tennis balls from each tour meant go? Most are non-recyclable. I’m looking into more environmental friendly options but would love some suggestions.

[@zaakirmahomedy]

Using Dunlop Forte All Court High Altitude in Johannesburg.

[@sichinawa]

I use Tretorn MicroX for traning. You need to play with this balls couple weeks, and bounce will be fine. Also this balls perfect for clay courts. Slazenger or Dunlop (I think it's similar) is best for matches. Actually Trinity also great balls for clay after few weeks of playing.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Marathon. The brightest ball; play at sunrise. I even use them in my ball machine. Last as long as the pressureless ones. I thought the 1st Gen Triniti got a bad name. They’re definitely for better players who can handle pace. Wilson is now saying that about the 2nd Gen. I like them when traveling; don’t go dead on the plane.

[@havalh6gtbr]

So, can I buy triniti balls and take a long plane ride without worrying that they lose pressure?

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@havalh6gtbr yes. Triniti are fine after the flight.

[@xdiputsm]

Slazenger Wimbledon and Dunlop fort all court are the best all around tennis balls imo

[@konstantingubanov4687]

Somewhere I heard that players like a lot Dunlop AO balls…