Tennis Gear – Tennis Balls

Gear, Learning Guide — By admin

You might not think that the ball you play with matters, but it does, at least in the sense that it affects the game.

Tennis balls will vary in durability and playing feel. Some will feel harder or softer than others and play heavier or lighter than others. Tennis balls are also made specifically for the playing surface (cement, clay, & grass) on which you intend to use them.

To find the best tennis balls for you, experiment! Fortunately, balls are not as expensive as racquets or strings. If you play predominantly on hardcourts (typical in the US), you may want to see how long a particular type of tennis ball lasts before it is no longer playable. Competitive hardcourt players may have to open new cans of tennis balls several times a match while more recreational players can typically go a few outings before opening new balls. Think about this when comparing costs of tennis balls.

Playing with the same kind of tennis balls and using balls of the same age will remove one factor that will affect your playing. Of course, once you start playing competitively, you may want to become familiar with other balls and their playing characteristics

Learn about other tennis gear: racquets, strings and other accessories