9:50 - the letter says: "The #1 goal throughout my career is consistent excellence. This only comes from endless hours on the court and off, perfecting every aspect of my game, so I am at my best in the biggest moments. In that spirit I've also worked directly with Wilson to perfect my equipment. The RF legacy ball is yet another product that lives up to that same expectation. Sincerely, RF"
I love the Dunlop ATP ball for matches, but the Trinity ball is by far the best ball I have ever put into my ball machine. In fact I regularly pull out the Trinties from my machine to practice with my friends rather than cracking open a new Dunlop ATP when the hit isn't serious. I have been been using the same case of Trinities in my machine for three months and still bouncing high and true after 3 months.Thank you Wilson.
I played today with Tecnifibre X-one, they were really really good. Perfect feel, speed, bounce, pretty much everything. I used to play with US Open, I like them, but Tecnifibre was probably more interesting, unusual for me. Like them really much. I also tried Trinity. Well, Trinity is too heavy and hard especially now in colder weather. It’s definitely easier to keep it in, but sometimes I feel unsure when the fast ball approaching and I have to swing a lot as I am worried about my arm hitting this rock. And Trinity also gives more spin in my case. Much more as well as my strings move so much as I feel like it’s going to break any minute. Maybe they are better when it’s warmer outside.
AO Dunlop: I don't like these - when they are fresh off the can the bounce is lower than other good quality balls. The felt also fluffs up a lot in the first 10 to 20 minutes of play and then the ball slows down. However the good thing about them is that the bounce is fairly consistent even when the ball gets old (that's a plus for people who play once a week, the ball bounce will last a while, it doesn't seem to lose that much pressure). It's also fairly comfortable to hit and the seam is quite thin which means they are made well. Slazenger Hard Court: Also made in the Philippines. Felt and overall durability is not good but the feel of the ball is quite good early on. Head / Penn Tour: Made in China. In my opinion it is probably the best ball fresh out of a can. The bounce feels right and predictable, the ball feels light and comfortable to hit. However in my experience I have seen these balls crack more than others. Wilson Federer Legacy: This felt a bit hard for me at the start and the ball seems 'big'. Bounce is ok and felt durability decent. I can't confirm it but it feels like this ball has a slightly thicker core than other normal Wilson balls (apart from Triniti). As Harry mentioned you also get a love letter from Federer :D Wilson Premier Tour (previously AO ball): good quality ball, felt is good, they bounce quite a bit early on and then settles down. To me this is the best all-round ball I've played with. Wilson Triniti - completely agree with Harry. These balls felt so slow and hard early on, they felt a bit like pressureless balls but they aren't. I couldn't get through the first hour without some wrist pain so I've stopped playing with them. The felt seems to be quite durable.
I love your videos. These are the most informative, concise and entertaining videos i have seen about tennis and especially about things no one else talks about.
Yes, the TF, Yonex Tour, Tretorn and Bridgestone balls are all made in the joint venture Tecnifibre-Bridgestone factory in Thailand. I agree that these are excellent balls. FYI, now a major factory in Indonesia started private labeling for well known brand names. Maybe affiliated with Bridgestone since they have a major presence there in tire manufacturing. Labor cost in Thailand has been rising steadily.
What I’ve actually noticed in The Penn Championship are lumps that make then take funny bounces. Also, some seams have small protruding tabs that need to be shaved down which causes ball to take funny bounces. I’ve sent two cases back to Head and they actually replaced them.
Balls and wacking off. Great video. Switched to the Pro Penn Marathons over this past summer. Definitely the best tennis balls I've used. Wilson Prime that you only get on Amazon(sometimes) here in Canada are also pretty good.
Good Day , Greetings from India. My preference based on my experience. I play regularly in hard and clay court. 1. Tecnifibre X one 2. Slazenger Championship 3. Prince tour premiere
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I'm from Czech Republic and we use the US Open ball as official ball for national tournaments and competition. I've been playing with these since 1994 and they got worse, lot worse since then. Actually, the're called the worst tournament tennis balls not only by me, but almost every other tournament player in our country. The problem is, for Czech Republic, we receive some 2. quality US Open balls. They're soft right from the can, they bounce lower and they loose felt very, very quickly. We use the extra duty version and we play on clay. After 1 set they turn into dogs balls. On the opposite, I train with Tecnifibre X-One, and these are probably the best tournament tennis balls out there. They last the whole match and even after 3 hours of hard hitting and fighting they are awesome. The quality of the felt (72%) is exceptional. And they are hand made! Even the second tier balls from Tecnifibre, called Club (55% natural felt), are great for match and training. Dunlop's are also great and last but not least, Head Tour balls are great too. I've tested lots of balls and the Australian Open, Dunlop Fort All Court, Wilson Roland Garros (heavier, they bounce like kangaroos), are great balls to try.
The reason that you prefer the Wilson US Open ball is that it conforms to traditional specifications in ball construction. There is a ratio in traditional balls of amounts of rubber used compared to air pressure inside the ball, which creates the bounce component. Pro Penn increases the rubber component in the ball, which significantly alters the reaction of the ball when it hits the court. All new balls compress upon impact with the ground,( and also lose speed on impact with the ground) but traditionally constructed balls compress differently than Pro Penns. There is a reduced loss of speed at impact with Pro Penn. That, coupled with the higher rubber component is what creates that "bullet" sensation as it hits your racket. Pro Penn is a great coaching ball for durability, but I don't think it supports player development as well as conventional balls.
100% agree. My friends will occasionally get a Penn can and I'm pretty sure every time they bought one, one in three balls was flat and they didn't last more than 1 or 2 hr max.
Sorry, but Wolfy must disagree. Wilson Championship ball feels lighter and the felt fluffs up more than the Penn; much more difficult to control in breezy conditions.
Thanks for the Video! I really like the Tecnifibre X-One. Very solid, consistent and always provide you with a good game. Also since theyre not as commen, they are quite easily distinguishable from other more common balls flying around the tennis court.
Dunlop ATP have a really beautiful felt and play a little slower. They're great for fast courts and you can really see the spin, because of how fluffy they get.
Yeah those are great, and soo easy for your arm. For me the Dunlop ATP is the best ball right now. Loved the Head ATP when it was named that, doesnt feel the same now.
After hours of watching videos evaluating tennis balls I've identified two models that are unanimous among reviewers. 1. Wilson Us Open Extra Duty. 2. Dunlop Atp Extra Duty. Bottom line is that these balls are slower to play tennis and this generates more control. Wilson Us Open has greater durability and this was the reason for me to choose Wilson, but both are excellent choices.
Thanks for the video. Just an interesting fact to share........... here in HK, I grew up playing Slazenger, then Wilson Aust open (as chaper), then Wilson US open (as Aust open no longer available), then Head tour and Dunlop Forte elite (both are good balls and much more durable than Wilson US open). I think Pro Penn should be good but we don’t see it often here in HK.
I saw penn when I was a kid in Hong Kong , also Prince was there at that time, then Wilson came and a sudden penn is gone, now I only see slazenger , Dunlop , Wilson . But at the end of the days, I choose Artengo one as they r cheap n great to play with
My favorite for a legit match is Wilson US Open. They feel they are the highest quality at opening. However, for practice I prefer Penn championship because they are a bit cheaper and also last longer. My dream of luxury is dumping an entire case of Wilson US Opens into the ball machine to rip some wicked spins
I challenge you all to play with Babolat Gold. These last more than 3 heavy hitting sets and will still out play a new can of regular balls. I have played 3 matches with these. They are THE BEST!
Thank you Kojak....very interesting and a topic hardly ever spoken about. 🎾 It was also interesting as it was coming from an American perspective with hard court use only. (Kojak only plays hard court). Other parts of the world often have slightly different names for some of those balls or perhaps not available at all. Of course different court surfaces play a huge part into the choice of balls (clay, grass, carpet etc); even hard courts that play differently. At my Club with 18 hard courts courts, 8 were not long ago resurfaced. They play much slower than the others and the balls wear much faster (the paint is thick and almost gritty). So, depending on which courts have been booked you could choose different balls, there's that big of a difference between them. Cheers!
My thoughts on balls I've played with. I'm an attacking baseline player that plays on clay 3 times a week. I'm a student that can afford to buy a new can of balls every few weeks so durability is most important for me. -us open I loved these balls when I started playing. They feel really good when new and don't fluff up meaning they can last me all day. After a day they feel so dead and they start to hurt my elbow. -Wimbledon Slazenger. I really don't like these balls. From new they feel like rocks to me and I really don't like the feel. -head radical. At first I hated them. They felt like rocks and were hurting my arm. But I was playing in winter and since summer has started I've started to like them and they don't feel like rocks anymore. They're really good at not fluffing up so they last well for me. -ao ball. Is my favourite ball when new. The feel is really nice but they fluff up really quick and I struggle to get power once they fluff up. -Dunlop atp. This is my go to ball. They don't fluff up and the bounce is still good for a few weeks. I don't get as much control with these as AO balls but the durability makes them my favourite.
Wilson Titanium are the best I’ve ever found. After three or four sets of doubles they’re still more lively than a brand new can of Penns. Don’t understand why more folks aren’t aware of them.
My top 3 balls in order: 1. Dunlop Fort Elite $4 a can 1.5. Propenn Marathon $4.5 a can 2. Wimbledon Slazenger $5 a can 3. Head Davis Cup/Tour $4.5 a can
I got given a couple of tubes of Dunlop's ATP balls at the FedEx VIP area of London ATP tour finals last year, they are the high grade ones the pros actually use ( they have a number 4 on them ), the difference to the normal ball you buy online or sports shops is very noticeable. I wish I could get hold of those ATP balls again but probably only made for the tour.
i also sweat a lot and i can only play the wilson pro overgrips when the weather isnt that hot, otherwise i have to stick to tourna grip . In my opinion the tourna grip is the one which really absorbs a huge amount of sweat. Give it a try .
@@tshd4B2ZNWS yup...similar to Wilson pro....tackier and a touch thicker....worse for sweaty hands, definitely not better. Perhaps an alternative during cooler months
Is there a date code on the can to see when they have been manufactured? I usually get the Wilson Championship extra duty balls and play them for two sets and then use them in the ball machine. The last dozen cans I got at Walmart didn’t bounce well and they came out super slow out of the ball machine
Im using soderling balls, nice bounce, durable and a bit cheaper than RG. I used US open, and they are on the lighter side, (i call them lazy balls since they quite slow xD) but not so much on durability side, i felt they went soft quite fast and lost the bounce.
Me and my friend are currently using HEAD PRO, it’s good for us weekend players. I think using the same balls of pro circuits it loses its pressure faster then balls made for clubs
Wilson is a great ball for an hour's hit but the Penn marathon extra duty is the best ball hands down on a hard court! You can easily get two one hour hits from them!
I believe the Gamma tennis balls are made in Indonesia. My anecdotal evidence suggests Gamma tennis balls are in-between the play quality of PENN Championship & PENN Pro tennis balls.
Slazenger in the last year or so have released their Advantage range of balls in grasscourt and hardcourt versions. The durability has increased dramatically over the Wimbledons. The Advantages are also firmer and faster. The king of feel are the Wimbledons when fresh, but yeah fuzz up fast and lose there pop quick. But now Im loving the Advantage Grasscourt on all surfaces atm.
Looking very forward to buying Roger's balz 🙇🏻♂️. Hopefully I can find them in a 2 pack version. I'm surprised that he is still producing though. He must have alot of energy.
I have been reading reviews recently, and a lot of the balls that used to be good have gone down in quality. From the reviews I've read on tennis warehouse, the best right now seems to be Dunlop Australian Open - which you can't find anywhere. Specifically read some bad reviews about the US Open and ProPenn mentioned here. Many reviews saying they used to be great, but quality fell off a cliff in the past year. Something to keep in mind.
Does anyone remember the Penn Masters Series Ball? That was my favourite ball ever but they discontinued it about 15 yrs ago. It cost about a dollar more per can but it was good for several sessions.
I play with the Wilson us open balls and used to play with the slazenger Wimbledon balls the Wimbledon balls are great but personally I prefer the us open balls I believe they are harder or more pressurised.
First of all, let me say your channel is awesome. So much better than the biased Warehouse Stores videos out there. Second, what do you think of Head Tour Balls? I don't find them in American websites but here in Colombia you find them everywhere, I think they are also widely found in Europe.
What ever happened to white balls? Ive tried getting a case but I can't find them. I would like to break them open at one of my matches and just mess with my opponent. By rule they can still be white. Do u know of anywhere to find some?
I really enjoy your channel regardless topic you raise. What would be your advise for someone who would like start stringing tennis racquets? What stringing machin too choose, what features are must, nice to have? Greetings from Poland mate. You are rocking 👍💪!
I used a sample can of balls that were made in Indonesia (some strange factory brand). Hit with the balls and were pretty good. Wish I woulda kept the packaging...
If you are a hard hitter, looking for a harder long lasting ball then Dunlop ATP, Yonex Tour and Tecnifibre X-One, eventually Wilson Tour Red Clay (in Europe). If you don't hit so hard and like a bit softer touch ball then new Wilson Roland Garros, Tecnifibre Club, Head (Penn in USA) Tour XT. If you want a bit deader, low powered, lower bouncing ball, very controllable, a bit softer then Dunlop AO.
Considering that I just want decent balls to hit recreationally on the ones I buy--I might have to get some Triniti balls. 4-5x as long is huge for me! As long as they aren't garbage I don't mind the break in. Wilson US Open have been my favourite balls to use though bar none.
The Head Tour, which in the US would be the Penn Tour, are easily the best overall ball around. The Dunlop / Slazenger are very nice for 30mn, but the felt doesn't last as long as the Head / Penn Tour. As for Wilson, their quality is on par with that of their racquets: crap.
The RF balls are pretty damn good. They hold pressure forever and don't fuzz up too much. And because there are 4 in a can, you get better ball choice for first serve, i.e. less fuzz, more speed.
9:50 - the letter says:
"The #1 goal throughout my career is consistent excellence. This only comes from endless hours on the court and off, perfecting every aspect of my game, so I am at my best in the biggest moments. In that spirit I've also worked directly with Wilson to perfect my equipment. The RF legacy ball is yet another product that lives up to that same expectation. Sincerely, RF"
I love the Dunlop ATP ball for matches, but the Trinity ball is by far the best ball I have ever put into my ball machine. In fact I regularly pull out the Trinties from my machine to practice with my friends rather than cracking open a new Dunlop ATP when the hit isn't serious. I have been been using the same case of Trinities in my machine for three months and still bouncing high and true after 3 months.Thank you Wilson.
Let me share with you a secret about ball for tennis machine. I bought 72 trethorn micro x tennis balls and so far they bounce like new.
I played today with Tecnifibre X-one, they were really really good. Perfect feel, speed, bounce, pretty much everything. I used to play with US Open, I like them, but Tecnifibre was probably more interesting, unusual for me. Like them really much. I also tried Trinity. Well, Trinity is too heavy and hard especially now in colder weather. It’s definitely easier to keep it in, but sometimes I feel unsure when the fast ball approaching and I have to swing a lot as I am worried about my arm hitting this rock. And Trinity also gives more spin in my case. Much more as well as my strings move so much as I feel like it’s going to break any minute. Maybe they are better when it’s warmer outside.
Dunlop Fort All Court is the best ball I've played with. Great durability too.
I like Dunlop Fort All Court, Tretorn Control Plus and Penn Marathon.
Yes i agree
is this the same like fort tournament?
this is the Most popular in germany
This is also the most popular in Japan. And Bridgestone balls, but those are a tad lighter and last less
AO Dunlop: I don't like these - when they are fresh off the can the bounce is lower than other good quality balls. The felt also fluffs up a lot in the first 10 to 20 minutes of play and then the ball slows down. However the good thing about them is that the bounce is fairly consistent even when the ball gets old (that's a plus for people who play once a week, the ball bounce will last a while, it doesn't seem to lose that much pressure). It's also fairly comfortable to hit and the seam is quite thin which means they are made well.
Slazenger Hard Court: Also made in the Philippines. Felt and overall durability is not good but the feel of the ball is quite good early on.
Head / Penn Tour: Made in China. In my opinion it is probably the best ball fresh out of a can. The bounce feels right and predictable, the ball feels light and comfortable to hit. However in my experience I have seen these balls crack more than others.
Wilson Federer Legacy: This felt a bit hard for me at the start and the ball seems 'big'. Bounce is ok and felt durability decent. I can't confirm it but it feels like this ball has a slightly thicker core than other normal Wilson balls (apart from Triniti). As Harry mentioned you also get a love letter from Federer :D
Wilson Premier Tour (previously AO ball): good quality ball, felt is good, they bounce quite a bit early on and then settles down. To me this is the best all-round ball I've played with.
Wilson Triniti - completely agree with Harry. These balls felt so slow and hard early on, they felt a bit like pressureless balls but they aren't. I couldn't get through the first hour without some wrist pain so I've stopped playing with them. The felt seems to be quite durable.
Yea. I thought they were gonna be good but they sucked.
I agree about the AO ball....fluff up way too quickly and get heavy/slow.
i am using wilson trinity, and these are the best balls i have used. And they last 4 - 5 times longer than us open balls
"Im talking about balls today" hahaha your amazing. Thanks for the review
Almost ko'd your ipad when you chucked the trinitis lmao
The Slazenger Wimbledon edition balls were my favorite. Just hard to come by them these days
expensive as well
YES! They had the most bounce! Back in 2000-2005!
why r they not carried in the US?
I have a can of slazaenger tennis unopened for 2 years
here in the uk they sell them 3 cans for a tenner in our national discount sport outlet
just played with wilson us open for the first time. I confirm the soft feeling, very consisten bounce also, great balls for hard court play
I love your videos. These are the most informative, concise and entertaining videos i have seen about tennis and especially about things no one else talks about.
Yes, the TF, Yonex Tour, Tretorn and Bridgestone balls are all made in the joint venture Tecnifibre-Bridgestone factory in Thailand. I agree that these are excellent balls. FYI, now a major factory in Indonesia started private labeling for well known brand names. Maybe affiliated with Bridgestone since they have a major presence there in tire manufacturing. Labor cost in Thailand has been rising steadily.
What I’ve actually noticed in The Penn Championship
are lumps that make then take funny bounces. Also, some seams have small protruding tabs that need to be shaved down which causes ball to take funny bounces. I’ve sent two cases back to Head and they actually replaced them.
Balls and wacking off. Great video. Switched to the Pro Penn Marathons over this past summer. Definitely the best tennis balls I've used. Wilson Prime that you only get on Amazon(sometimes) here in Canada are also pretty good.
Good Day , Greetings from India.
My preference based on my experience. I play regularly in hard and clay court.
1. Tecnifibre X one
2. Slazenger Championship
3. Prince tour premiere
I'm from Czech Republic and we use the US Open ball as official ball for national tournaments and competition. I've been playing with these since 1994 and they got worse, lot worse since then. Actually, the're called the worst tournament tennis balls not only by me, but almost every other tournament player in our country. The problem is, for Czech Republic, we receive some 2. quality US Open balls. They're soft right from the can, they bounce lower and they loose felt very, very quickly. We use the extra duty version and we play on clay. After 1 set they turn into dogs balls. On the opposite, I train with Tecnifibre X-One, and these are probably the best tournament tennis balls out there. They last the whole match and even after 3 hours of hard hitting and fighting they are awesome. The quality of the felt (72%) is exceptional. And they are hand made! Even the second tier balls from Tecnifibre, called Club (55% natural felt), are great for match and training. Dunlop's are also great and last but not least, Head Tour balls are great too. I've tested lots of balls and the Australian Open, Dunlop Fort All Court, Wilson Roland Garros (heavier, they bounce like kangaroos), are great balls to try.
Hello im Todd Myrick Racquet Club of Memphis your show and store are Fantastic. Thank you for it Todd
US open has always been my go to!
Tretorn were the very first ball in the 60's i used and they would hold their pressure even after the fuss is gone.
The reason that you prefer the Wilson US Open ball is that it conforms to traditional specifications in ball construction. There is a ratio in traditional balls of amounts of rubber used compared to air pressure inside the ball, which creates the bounce component. Pro Penn increases the rubber component in the ball, which significantly alters the reaction of the ball when it hits the court. All new balls compress upon impact with the ground,( and also lose speed on impact with the ground) but traditionally constructed balls compress differently than Pro Penns. There is a reduced loss of speed at impact with Pro Penn. That, coupled with the higher rubber component is what creates that "bullet" sensation as it hits your racket. Pro Penn is a great coaching ball for durability, but I don't think it supports player development as well as conventional balls.
I've always felt the basic Wilson Championship Extra Duty balls play better than the Penn basic ball
100% agree. My friends will occasionally get a Penn can and I'm pretty sure every time they bought one, one in three balls was flat and they didn't last more than 1 or 2 hr max.
Sorry, but Wolfy must disagree. Wilson Championship ball feels lighter and the felt fluffs up more than the Penn; much more difficult to control in breezy conditions.
Wilsons feel much softer and penns feels bouncier and last longer for me.
Thanks for the Video! I really like the Tecnifibre X-One. Very solid, consistent and always provide you with a good game. Also since theyre not as commen, they are quite easily distinguishable from other more common balls flying around the tennis court.
Dunlop ATP have a really beautiful felt and play a little slower. They're great for fast courts and you can really see the spin, because of how fluffy they get.
Yeah those are great, and soo easy for your arm. For me the Dunlop ATP is the best ball right now. Loved the Head ATP when it was named that, doesnt feel the same now.
After hours of watching videos evaluating tennis balls I've identified two models that are unanimous among reviewers.
1. Wilson Us Open Extra Duty.
2. Dunlop Atp Extra Duty.
Bottom line is that these balls are slower to play tennis and this generates more control. Wilson Us Open has greater durability and this was the reason for me to choose Wilson, but both are excellent choices.
Yes, dunlops & slazengers are made here in the Philippines. Slazengers are more preferred, its cheaper
Thanks for the video. Just an interesting fact to share........... here in HK, I grew up playing Slazenger, then Wilson Aust open (as chaper), then Wilson US open (as Aust open no longer available), then Head tour and Dunlop Forte elite (both are good balls and much more durable than Wilson US open). I think Pro Penn should be good but we don’t see it often here in HK.
I saw penn when I was a kid in Hong Kong , also Prince was there at that time, then Wilson came and a sudden penn is gone, now I only see slazenger , Dunlop , Wilson . But at the end of the days, I choose Artengo one as they r cheap n great to play with
I agree my club uses US Open balls and it's the best feeling ball and stays fresh enough you can use in a basket for a week or two after use.
My favorite for a legit match is Wilson US Open. They feel they are the highest quality at opening. However, for practice I prefer Penn championship because they are a bit cheaper and also last longer.
My dream of luxury is dumping an entire case of Wilson US Opens into the ball machine to rip some wicked spins
I challenge you all to play with Babolat Gold. These last more than 3 heavy hitting sets and will still out play a new can of regular balls. I have played 3 matches with these. They are THE BEST!
Thank you Kojak....very interesting and a topic hardly ever spoken about. 🎾
It was also interesting as it was coming from an American perspective with hard court use only. (Kojak only plays hard court).
Other parts of the world often have slightly different names for some of those balls or perhaps not available at all.
Of course different court surfaces play a huge part into the choice of balls (clay, grass, carpet etc); even hard courts that play differently.
At my Club with 18 hard courts courts, 8 were not long ago resurfaced. They play much slower than the others and the balls wear much faster (the paint is thick and almost gritty). So, depending on which courts have been booked you could choose different balls, there's that big of a difference between them.
Cheers!
What are your thoughts on pressureless balls?
Super good review! Loved watching
My thoughts on balls I've played with. I'm an attacking baseline player that plays on clay 3 times a week. I'm a student that can afford to buy a new can of balls every few weeks so durability is most important for me.
-us open I loved these balls when I started playing. They feel really good when new and don't fluff up meaning they can last me all day. After a day they feel so dead and they start to hurt my elbow.
-Wimbledon Slazenger. I really don't like these balls. From new they feel like rocks to me and I really don't like the feel.
-head radical. At first I hated them. They felt like rocks and were hurting my arm. But I was playing in winter and since summer has started I've started to like them and they don't feel like rocks anymore. They're really good at not fluffing up so they last well for me.
-ao ball. Is my favourite ball when new. The feel is really nice but they fluff up really quick and I struggle to get power once they fluff up.
-Dunlop atp. This is my go to ball. They don't fluff up and the bounce is still good for a few weeks. I don't get as much control with these as AO balls but the durability makes them my favourite.
Wilson Titanium are the best I’ve ever found. After three or four sets of doubles they’re still more lively than a brand new can of Penns. Don’t understand why more folks aren’t aware of them.
Is Wilson Titanium can purchase in your local market now? Is that available?
Please let me know. I would like to buy more than 50 boxes if available.
Curious your opinion of Babolat and Slazenger tennis balls.
The Babolats I´ve used are horrible: First, Gold, Omni series.
I'm from Thailand and I'm so happy to heard you said "thank you" in Thai language. so nice.
My top 3 balls in order:
1. Dunlop Fort Elite $4 a can
1.5. Propenn Marathon $4.5 a can
2. Wimbledon Slazenger $5 a can
3. Head Davis Cup/Tour $4.5 a can
Great videos about raquets, strings, balls, etc. I have played tennis for several years and never learned all this stuff.
I got given a couple of tubes of Dunlop's ATP balls at the FedEx VIP area of London ATP tour finals last year, they are the high grade ones the pros actually use ( they have a number 4 on them ), the difference to the normal ball you buy online or sports shops is very noticeable. I wish I could get hold of those ATP balls again but probably only made for the tour.
Could you review overgrips? I sweat a lot and am looking for replacement for wilson pro overgrips
Try yonex super grap
@@jordanchong7311 I heard they are almost identical but little tackier
@assembled Have you tried chalk. This has helped me in the past when I play in humidity.
i also sweat a lot and i can only play the wilson pro overgrips when the weather isnt that hot, otherwise i have to stick to tourna grip . In my opinion the tourna grip is the one which really absorbs a huge amount of sweat. Give it a try .
@@tshd4B2ZNWS yup...similar to Wilson pro....tackier and a touch thicker....worse for sweaty hands, definitely not better.
Perhaps an alternative during cooler months
Play this vid AT 1.25x speed. Amazing!
Love the vids. But this clearly enhances the experience.
I watch all his vids at 1.5 minimum
Is there a date code on the can to see when they have been manufactured? I usually get the Wilson Championship extra duty balls and play them for two sets and then use them in the ball machine. The last dozen cans I got at Walmart didn’t bounce well and they came out super slow out of the ball machine
I love the way to speak to your audience.
Im using soderling balls, nice bounce, durable and a bit cheaper than RG. I used US open, and they are on the lighter side, (i call them lazy balls since they quite slow xD) but not so much on durability side, i felt they went soft quite fast and lost the bounce.
I also like the Wilson US Open because it last longer at least that is my perception, but the price for the Penn at Costco is hard to beat 8-)
Wilson US Open is best for me. Like you said it is lighter, softer and I feel more comfortable with these balls.
Great video. Much appreciated.
Me and my friend are currently using HEAD PRO, it’s good for us weekend players. I think using the same balls of pro circuits it loses its pressure faster then balls made for clubs
Yes, I like that ball a lot, too. Feels just right.
If you want long lasting balls try tretorn. Terrible tho to play with. ATP loses pressure over some months to but its still for club players
Thanks for the review
I agree with you in that my favourite are the US open extra duty. But for clay, I like the Wilson Roland Garros balls the best.
Not sure if you'll see this but, what would make the Roland Garros better ? On the site they say less felt ?
Been looking for a video like this lol
Wilson is a great ball for an hour's hit but the Penn marathon extra duty is the best ball hands down on a hard court! You can easily get two one hour hits from them!
I believe the Gamma tennis balls are made in Indonesia. My anecdotal evidence suggests Gamma tennis balls are in-between the play quality of PENN Championship & PENN Pro tennis balls.
Slazenger balls are the most popular in Australia
They were....I'd disagree the last 10 years
Only good on grass ... they last less than an hour on hard surface.
Slazenger in the last year or so have released their Advantage range of balls in grasscourt and hardcourt versions. The durability has increased dramatically over the Wimbledons. The Advantages are also firmer and faster. The king of feel are the Wimbledons when fresh, but yeah fuzz up fast and lose there pop quick. But now Im loving the Advantage Grasscourt on all surfaces atm.
tegg02 exactly the others float like a bad SUV on a tight corner Slazenger rules
A little heavier than normal?
Excellent insightful video
Looking very forward to buying Roger's balz 🙇🏻♂️. Hopefully I can find them in a 2 pack version. I'm surprised that he is still producing though. He must have alot of energy.
My favorite is Slazenger Wimbledon. Proper ball.
yeah have always been using the wilson tour balls. glad to see that they are the greatest
Cant go wrong with the US Open extra duty.
I use Tretorn Micro X for practicing with my kids, these balls last 3 months.
You hace to test Tretorn Tennis Balls and Robin Soderling Tennis Balls also!
I have those Penn Championship because they are under $3.00 including tax and they bounce fine but the felt wears down fairly fast.
Yay Costco balls! It’s all I know...save the odd can of those Wilsons you like...those are my fave too. Plush!
I have been reading reviews recently, and a lot of the balls that used to be good have gone down in quality. From the reviews I've read on tennis warehouse, the best right now seems to be Dunlop Australian Open - which you can't find anywhere. Specifically read some bad reviews about the US Open and ProPenn mentioned here. Many reviews saying they used to be great, but quality fell off a cliff in the past year. Something to keep in mind.
TRETORN BALLS !!!!!!!!!! WERE LIKE ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!
Bjorn BORG maybe thats why he was So Good !!!
Tretorn, I remember those, they were presurless packed. Hit many aces with them 😆
@@skylaxx Hard to Return Serve
Thanks for your hard work.
I remember going to a tournament in the 90s and seeing Penn championship cans being used as a water bottle. Penn Championship, the taste of tennis.
Tecnifibre x-one is best ball. Most natural wool and Bridgestone rubber
Does this apply to all surfaces? What do you think is the best ball for clay courts? thanks!
thanks for video.. what is the best balls for ball machines?
AO Dunlops are amazing. Light and made well 🎾
Only good for a few sets then go dead.
@@DanTuber like the others, no ?
@@hussTennis nah
@@DanTuber must agree with you. Otherwise good ball but lasts on average only for one match
Not durable at all.
Can you make a video about ball savers. Can it stretch budget without sacrificing winning games in non-sanctioned competition?
Does anyone remember the Penn Masters Series Ball? That was my favourite ball ever but they discontinued it about 15 yrs ago. It cost about a dollar more per can but it was good for several sessions.
I play with the Wilson us open balls and used to play with the slazenger Wimbledon balls the Wimbledon balls are great but personally I prefer the us open balls I believe they are harder or more pressurised.
Can you do overgrip review
Enjoy your vids, keep it up! What is your guidance for tennis sneakers for folks who get plantar faciitis?
First of all, let me say your channel is awesome. So much better than the biased Warehouse Stores videos out there. Second, what do you think of Head Tour Balls? I don't find them in American websites but here in Colombia you find them everywhere, I think they are also widely found in Europe.
That's because in America they are Penn (I believe). And so different regions seem to have different names for different the same balls!
Yes, Head and Penn are exactly the same, but Penn is marketed for the US.
Thanks for your video!
I like pro penn
Make nadal racket setup like you did with federer
Slazenger Wimbledon is the best. When you hit it, it's soft like a tennis ball should be. Goes where it's supposed to. Great bounce.
Thanks for the video I now know what balls I should get. I never liked the Penn championship anyways.
What ever happened to white balls? Ive tried getting a case but I can't find them. I would like to break them open at one of my matches and just mess with my opponent. By rule they can still be white. Do u know of anywhere to find some?
Are technifibe x one balls still available?
I really enjoy your channel regardless topic you raise. What would be your advise for someone who would like start stringing tennis racquets? What stringing machin too choose, what features are must, nice to have? Greetings from Poland mate. You are rocking 👍💪!
Which are the best drills balls use on clay court? and how long will they last for ATP players?
Another great review!
I use the Wilson US open balls based on best price for the quality, but I’d say Slazenger Wimbledon and Dunlop Forte metal can balls are the best!
Dunlop Ultimate All Surface costs under £1 each good felt, good durability. You should have reviewed Fort as well.
Can you do a video on how to string a Wilson T2000 and a review of overgrip. Thanks! Great videos.
Hi, how good is head tour tennis balls
What about Babolat and Head balls? What is your verdict on these and where are they made?
I used a sample can of balls that were made in Indonesia (some strange factory brand). Hit with the balls and were pretty good. Wish I woulda kept the packaging...
Hi. What is the best tennis ball for Clay courts? I love your videos. Greetings from San Luis, Argentina.

I like the new Wilson Roland Garros, give them a try.
Wilson Tour balls, really good on clay.
I play on clay courts but at 2800m. I love the Dunlop Fort and Tretorn Control Plus.
Now I am using Babolat Roland Garros balls. Have you tried them?
If you are a hard hitter, looking for a harder long lasting ball then Dunlop ATP, Yonex Tour and Tecnifibre X-One, eventually Wilson Tour Red Clay (in Europe). If you don't hit so hard and like a bit softer touch ball then new Wilson Roland Garros, Tecnifibre Club, Head (Penn in USA) Tour XT. If you want a bit deader, low powered, lower bouncing ball, very controllable, a bit softer then Dunlop AO.
Considering that I just want decent balls to hit recreationally on the ones I buy--I might have to get some Triniti balls. 4-5x as long is huge for me! As long as they aren't garbage I don't mind the break in. Wilson US Open have been my favourite balls to use though bar none.
Hope you tried them out. Fellow rec player here - they last AT LEAST 4x as long, and work especially well in colder/dryer conditions
,,Dunlop Tournament DTB-official" 90-ies years! The best Tennis ball!
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Kann man auf allen Belägen echt gut spielen 👍
which is better ?? Penn ATP tour ball before changed to dunlop vs Wilson US open ball ?
The Head Tour, which in the US would be the Penn Tour, are easily the best overall ball around. The Dunlop / Slazenger are very nice for 30mn, but the felt doesn't last as long as the Head / Penn Tour. As for Wilson, their quality is on par with that of their racquets: crap.
Thanks for the video. Any suggestions on White tennis balls? Similar to the US Open balls from a few years ago?
thanks to spin my knowledge with yours
The RF balls are pretty damn good. They hold pressure forever and don't fuzz up too much. And because there are 4 in a can, you get better ball choice for first serve, i.e. less fuzz, more speed.
How do the Dunlop AO balls compare to Wilson US Open balls?