I absolutely love how in depth you go with your research and testing! I personally like playing with the X-40’s, but maybe that’s just because I’m used to them.
I am a 78 yr old retired engineer just started playing this January. Have been paying at 5 or 6 courts, 3 gyms, and 1 tennis club in my area (Davenport iowa). Started ball experimenting with an assortment pack of 12 pickleballs from 6 different vendors. Since moving to a bigger gym now experimenting with best colors. No preference was found with the 6 vendors, but the new gym looks like they have opted for the Penn 26 because of the hot lava color. Send the neon red Wilson and I will donate to new gym.
I tried the Wilson true 32 Pro for the first time this week and was extremely impressed! I thought the bounces were truer and I thought the ball was very durable throughout our three hours of play.
Love this vid guys! As a plastic moldmaker, retired tool engineer AND an avid senior 4.0 player this helped me so much to be well informed for my next purchase. Thank you so much! (Keep these videos coming)🏓😀
Great review. Would like more information about the durability of the Wilson. I recently did an experiment with the Dura 40, Franklin, SLK and Core balls. I pulled 6 new balls of each brand (except 4 for the Dura 40) from my ball supply. I weighed each ball in hundredths of a gram. I believe the results speak to the manufacturing quality of the balls. SLK - high 26.46g - low 26.09g - range 0.37g - average 26.28g Franklin - high 26.29g - low 25.93g - range 0.36g - average 26.11g Dura 40 - high 26.60g - low 24.55g - range 2.05g!? - average 25.82g Core - high 26.11g - low 25.94g (3 of 6 weighed exactly 25.94) - range 0.17g - average 25.98g Wilson - Awaiting samples from Pickleball Mafia Clearly the Core is the winner in this comparison and the Dura the big loser. If you round the Duras to the nearest gram, they don’t meet the weight specs. Most people I play with use the Franklin X-40. The biggest complaint we all have is a significant number of the Franklins wobble badly when new. That has led me to buy and introduce Core balls to the group. They are rounder when new and they outlast the Franklins. Keep the reviews coming.
Quickly picking (pickling?) up the game. I had wondered why there were inconsistencies in hole placement, because the give and flex of the ball would be different dependent of the surface point of the ball impacting the court. You explained it wonderfully. Thanks!
Thanks for the informational presentation. Here in Surprise AZ, home of the USAPA, ball types are a point of contention. Most experienced players and almost all the pros prefer the Dura 40. The older players tend to prefer the Franklin which is increasingly used in the numerous local tournaments. There are a half dozen clubs in our area with over 1000 members, some have over 1500 members. l would love to try the Wilson.
A beginner here, I really appreciate the straight forward review. I'm going to try the Wilson because of the points you expressed but also because it is made here in the USA. God bless.
Tried the Wilson 32, but it had too much bounce. The Dura is my favorite, but they are not very durable. I will continue to use the Franklin X-40. best all around ball I've found.
I currently used Franklin X40. Nice to play when the balls are still new, but they wear out fast and easily crack. I would like try out the Wilson balls. I am about to purchase Core balls. Thanks for your review. I am going to try out Wilson balls first.
Played with CORE for about 7+ month now and love them for the way they play and their durability. Cracked 4 balls in one cold night last winter and made the change. Curious about how the Wilson may compare. Thanks again for a great comparison review (love the stats & data).
Fingers crossed that I win some Wilson balls! Haha all kidding aside your content and quality of content in your videos has been awesome! Keep all the comparisons coming. More paddle comparisons and rankings are fun! I need to try this Wilson ball out I’ve only used it for one day in a tournament.
Casual play seemingly benefits by bounce consistency, we found the same in the three ball types we have played. Wind deflection just adds to the difficulty…looking forward to the way this ball plays for my family.
I just found your channel and subscribed! I teach classes and do lessons and have only used the Dura and Franklin outside. Would love to try out the others too.
I loved the comparisons between the 5 balls. Consistent technical assessment. I play the Franklin x40 but am not thrilled with the non consistent hole pattern. Would love to play the Wilson Tru 32 as you seem to highly recommend them. Also they will last longer in social play. Thank you!
First off, great video, I learned so much about pickleball balls and explained some of the things I have been encountering. Will be sharing with all my pickle ball buddies. Destroy some of their myths around them :). I am definitely going to go out and get some of the Wilson balls to try them out, they sound great. But one question, what about indoor pickleballs? With the temps where I live, have to go indoors for the winter and not sure what the right and best ball to use would be, Any help would be appreciated.
I pull out the Wilson True 32 when the weather gets cold because it didn't crack last year when it was 38 degrees. The Dura seems to crack below 75 and the Franklin X-40 cracks below 60. I've been frustrated with the wobble from both of those balls and it seems to be getting worse lately. Great review!!
Thanks for the info… Wilson looks like it would be worth a try even though in the video the golf model was putting with what looked like a 5 iron 😂. Probably why I don’t use Wilson golf balls.
I like several design elements you pointed out: out-of-the-box surface roughness, truer bounces, and less wobbly flight. Looking forward to receiving free balls😁
I wanna give the Wilson Ball a Try. I have been using the Franklin and am looking at a change. I play with a pretty large group in Wisconsin and it would be cool to supply balls for the 8 courts during our Saturday games.
Very interesting. I would say 90% of the places I play use the Franklin, but I would try the Wilson. Some people can't see red colors tho..that could be an issue
Hello there! we are the amateur enthusiast pickle ball players. Thank you for your informative segment on your preferred choice of pickle balls. We would love to try out the Wilson True 32 outdoor pickle balls.
Only ever played with the x-40, but my first paddle was a Wilson, and those balls do look sweet! The video of the difference in the wobble due to their hole pattern is pretty wild. Great vid!
Only play with the Dura fast 40's. This is the official ball of the "Villages" in Florida. We have 212 courts for open play. Would like to introduce the new Wilson balls to our community.
Great review! It makes me want to go out a try one of the new Wilson Balls. But there's one thing that you forgot to mention in your review of the Franklin X-40 balls. While they play nicely when you get a good ball, we're noticing more and more, that their quality control is going down. When the balls first came out, the consistency of the ball was very good. But over the past year, we've been noticing that more and more of the balls are out-of-round (and very wobbly) right out of the box (or tube). I would say that our group (going through probably 200 Franklin X-40s over the course of the summer) have found that nearly 25-30% of brand new balls are being thrown away because that they are so out-of-round that they're unplayable. But when you get a good one . . . All that being said, for my particular style of play, I prefer the Dura. But our group seems to be 60/40, Franklin over Dura. But they're both easy (and enjoyable) to play with. Thanks again for your well thought out and in-depth review.
Tried the Selkirk ball yesterday, I really liked it, more durable than the Dura. I usually use Franklin X40 based on price. I’d love to try the Wilson as I used to use their tennis rackets and balls as a kid. Great video!
I really get frustrated when it feels like I hit the ball just right and it isn’t the response I expect. This tutorial was very instructive. From now on I’ll be kinder to myself. I would love to try the Wilson tru32 ball to see if it makes a difference to the consistency of my game.
Got to try out one last week and you could tell the difference in the balls. Will be going to them more now if we can get them. Only one place was carrying them and they run about 4 dollars a ball. Your videos are great. Lots of useful information. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
Thanks for the 411. I just ordered a 2 pack of Wilson balls on Amazon so I can check them out. I love Mark Price I took lessons from him when I first got into PB and he upped my PB game exponentially. Super coach & super nice guy.
Just getting into this sport and I am already addictded. Been using the "standard" ball for over 2 months and would love to try something that is a "game changer".
Love the production value and in-depth look into your pickleball reviews. Keep it up! The SLK comps have been my go to ball since they came out, but I’m pumped to try out the Wilson balls now that I know more about them AND that they’re made here in the states.
I've been waiting for TRU32 of any type after ordering them on line 10/23/21, called the store 11/12/21 and like many things they say they are waiting for their shipment from Wilson! I have told people I play with about the Tru32 but to date haven't been able to get any or either red or lime.
Hmmm ... I'm skeptical on the Wilson balls but I'll try them. Recently I've been buying the TOP ball from pickleball central. Plays just like a dura but at a cheaper price. I'd be surprised if it isn't made in the same factory as the Dura. Lastly, given I live in FL, how a ball holds up in the heat (90+) is important. Dura/TOP are the only balls I've found that don't get mushy after a few games down here. X40 is fine when it's new fresh out of the box but after about 4-5 games it's no good. Just watch the US Open (Naples FL) and see how pros even are challenged to put a X40 away with a kill shot because it just has no bounce in the heat.
Thanks for the comparison! Have never seen or heard of the Wilson balls in Canada! Would love to try them sometime as I have been looking into playing with a new ball that won’t crack or wobble after a couple sessions
Would love to try out the Wilson balls and give you my inputs. I am familiar and have played with all other balls including those others not mentioned in this video.
A recent round-robin fundraiser, brand new Franklin X-40 were handed out to teams. Three games into the tournament, balls cracked. I've ordered Core based on Mark Prices’s review, and I'd be curious to see how Wilson True 32Pro performs.
looking forward to trying out not only the new ball but the new color! It gets so dark here on the east coast so early, and we try to play until we can't see, so will be interesting to see if the red or green is easier in low light.
Been using the Franklin X-40 for most of my play but based upon your analysis and comments would love to try out the new Wilson True 32 ball. Great content!
Great job on the video and review! I have used all the balls in your video except the Wilson. Of the 4 others I prefer the Franklin X-40. I believe it has the best balance between durablity and bounce for the way I play. Looking forward to trying the Wilson when I can get my hands on one!
Your videos are a great contribution to our knowledge of the game. Regularly play with the X40. Core would be our second choice. We haven’t tried the Wilson yet!
Like both your Logos (old and new) do you have stickers/decals? Would love to show support.
That is so cool to hear! We don't but I think that would be a fun thing to get made!
Love the Wilson balls!! But Franklin has a special place in my heart ♥️
Lets Go!!!
I absolutely love how in depth you go with your research and testing! I personally like playing with the X-40’s, but maybe that’s just because I’m used to them.
How does this channel not have more subs?! Great stuff, I haven't played with enough balls to know which is best. But I am subscribed for more info!
I am a 78 yr old retired engineer just started playing this January. Have been paying at 5 or 6 courts, 3 gyms, and 1 tennis club in my area (Davenport iowa). Started ball experimenting with an assortment pack of 12 pickleballs from 6 different vendors. Since moving to a bigger gym now experimenting with best colors. No preference was found with the 6 vendors, but the new gym looks like they have opted for the Penn 26 because of the hot lava color. Send the neon red Wilson and I will donate to new gym.
I tried the Wilson true 32 Pro for the first time this week and was extremely impressed! I thought the bounces were truer and I thought the ball was very durable throughout our three hours of play.
Love this vid guys! As a plastic moldmaker, retired tool engineer AND an avid senior 4.0 player this helped me so much to be well informed for my next purchase.
Thank you so much! (Keep these videos coming)🏓😀
Great review. Would like more information about the durability of the Wilson.
I recently did an experiment with the Dura 40, Franklin, SLK and Core balls. I pulled 6 new balls of each brand (except 4 for the Dura 40) from my ball supply. I weighed each ball in hundredths of a gram. I believe the results speak to the manufacturing quality of the balls.
SLK - high 26.46g - low 26.09g - range 0.37g - average 26.28g
Franklin - high 26.29g - low 25.93g - range 0.36g - average 26.11g
Dura 40 - high 26.60g - low 24.55g - range 2.05g!? - average 25.82g
Core - high 26.11g - low 25.94g (3 of 6 weighed exactly 25.94) - range 0.17g - average 25.98g
Wilson - Awaiting samples from Pickleball Mafia
Clearly the Core is the winner in this comparison and the Dura the big loser. If you round the Duras to the nearest gram, they don’t meet the weight specs.
Most people I play with use the Franklin X-40. The biggest complaint we all have is a significant number of the Franklins wobble badly when new.
That has led me to buy and introduce Core balls to the group. They are rounder when new and they outlast the Franklins.
Keep the reviews coming.
Excellent information! Your research and comparisons are very helpful..
Thanks Susan :)
Quickly picking (pickling?) up the game. I had wondered why there were inconsistencies in hole placement, because the give and flex of the ball would be different dependent of the surface point of the ball impacting the court. You explained it wonderfully. Thanks!
Thank you for your fantastic ball tutorial. Just SUBSCRIBED🤩
Awesome! Thanks for the great feedback!
Thanks for the informational presentation. Here in Surprise AZ, home of the USAPA, ball types are a point of contention. Most experienced players and almost all the pros prefer the Dura 40. The older players tend to prefer the Franklin which is increasingly used in the numerous local tournaments. There are a half dozen clubs in our area with over 1000 members, some have over 1500 members. l would love to try the Wilson.
A beginner here, I really appreciate the straight forward review. I'm going to try the Wilson because of the points you expressed but also because it is made here in the USA. God bless.
Have not gotten to try the Wilson balls before, typically use the X-40 and I do love how long they last.
I’m about to buy like 100 balls for training and can’t decide! I have a couple of each except the Wilson’s. This would be great to get a few to try
Very nice in-depth review. We like the Franklin X-40 but some do go out of round not long after being used!
New to your channel, like what I see. Going to go back and check out some of your older stuff.
Tried the Wilson 32, but it had too much bounce. The Dura is my favorite, but they are not very durable. I will continue to use the Franklin X-40. best all around ball I've found.
I love playing with the Wilson!
I currently used Franklin X40. Nice to play when the balls are still new, but they wear out fast and easily crack. I would like try out the Wilson balls. I am about to purchase Core balls. Thanks for your review. I am going to try out Wilson balls first.
Played with CORE for about 7+ month now and love them for the way they play and their durability. Cracked 4 balls in one cold night last winter and made the change. Curious about how the Wilson may compare. Thanks again for a great comparison review (love the stats & data).
I loved our game with the core balls!
I’m going to have to try those Wilson balls.
Fingers crossed that I win some Wilson balls! Haha all kidding aside your content and quality of content in your videos has been awesome! Keep all the comparisons coming. More paddle comparisons and rankings are fun! I need to try this Wilson ball out I’ve only used it for one day in a tournament.
thanks for the encouraging words! its a lot of fun and we are finding out so much!
I liked how took a scientific approach to testing all the different balls and talked about the pros and cons.
New pickleballer here, I enjoy your content and look forward to seeing what “merch” you guys are going to come out with.
Consistent flight and bounce is very important to me as a beginning player that us working on my shot mechanics and consistency.
Thanks for the great info! Definitely helping this Pickle Ball addict!!
Looking forward to yelling “Wilson! like Tom Hanks when the ball rolls away from the court.
Yes!!!! You definitely are going to sent a Wilson! And a sharpie
Let’s gooooo!!! Been waiting fir this video.
Let’s gooooo!
I had never even given Wilson a look until now. I always used the X-40s. Thanks for the fantastic, digestible, concise data and feedback.
I’ve been wanting to try the Wilson balls, thanks for the video!
Very nice explanation of different balls. Thanks so much.
Thank you for great review you guys make me i have to order Wilson Tru32 Pro right away .LOLi am so excied to see the Wilson balls to test it.
Clear review of the most used balls and makes me want to try the wilson tru.
Can't wait to try those Wilson 32 pickleball, thank you for the information.
This is all new to me, great info. Thanks for great video!
Playing some pickleball in Vermont!!!!! We are growing the sport in New England...would love to get a new pickleball paddle!
I think the New Wilsons might end up being the Fastest! Luv This!!!
Casual play seemingly benefits by bounce consistency, we found the same in the three ball types we have played. Wind deflection just adds to the difficulty…looking forward to the way this ball plays for my family.
I just found your channel and subscribed! I teach classes and do lessons and have only used the Dura and Franklin outside. Would love to try out the others too.
I loved the comparisons between the 5 balls. Consistent technical assessment. I play the Franklin x40 but am not thrilled with the non consistent hole pattern. Would love to play the Wilson Tru 32 as you seem to highly recommend them. Also they will last longer in social play. Thank you!
🔥 Good ole Wisconsin and Wilson
First off, great video, I learned so much about pickleball balls and explained some of the things I have been encountering. Will be sharing with all my pickle ball buddies. Destroy some of their myths around them :). I am definitely going to go out and get some of the Wilson balls to try them out, they sound great. But one question, what about indoor pickleballs? With the temps where I live, have to go indoors for the winter and not sure what the right and best ball to use would be, Any help would be appreciated.
I pull out the Wilson True 32 when the weather gets cold because it didn't crack last year when it was 38 degrees. The Dura seems to crack below 75 and the Franklin X-40 cracks below 60. I've been frustrated with the wobble from both of those balls and it seems to be getting worse lately. Great review!!
Thank you for the summary/review. Appreciate you taking the time to gather and document the data.
the best desciption of all the balls. cant wait to try the Wilson. was wondering when they were going to get into the pickleball market.
I love your videos and am looking forward to trying Wilson pickleballs.
Thanks for the info… Wilson looks like it would be worth a try even though in the video the golf model was putting with what looked like a 5 iron 😂. Probably why I don’t use Wilson golf balls.
Thanks for the insight! Ball choice can be difficult sometimes, but videos like this really help!
I’m a senior 65+ and play 3-4 days a week. Mostly indoors but would love to try the wilson 32!
I like several design elements you pointed out: out-of-the-box surface roughness, truer bounces, and less wobbly flight. Looking forward to receiving free balls😁
Great video. Thanks for all the info. Have y'all hit with the Gearbox balls?
Great info, thanks!
I’m glad you liked it!
I wanna give the Wilson Ball a Try. I have been using the Franklin and am looking at a change. I play with a pretty large group in Wisconsin and it would be cool to supply balls for the 8 courts during our Saturday games.
So glad I found this channel!! Very good, in depth details of pros, cons, and cost. Keep up the great content.
Can’t wait to try the Wilson 32 I love the extra pop and be ming able to spin it more!
Very good review! I’ve been looking for a good ball.
Very interesting. I would say 90% of the places I play use the Franklin, but I would try the Wilson. Some people can't see red colors tho..that could be an issue
Hello there! we are the amateur enthusiast pickle ball players. Thank you for your informative segment on your preferred choice of pickle balls. We would love to try out the Wilson True 32 outdoor pickle balls.
Only ever played with the x-40, but my first paddle was a Wilson, and those balls do look sweet! The video of the difference in the wobble due to their hole pattern is pretty wild. Great vid!
Only play with the Dura fast 40's. This is the official ball of the "Villages" in Florida. We have 212 courts for open play. Would like to introduce the new Wilson balls to our community.
I always thought the balls made a big difference. Thank-you for explaining that. I would love to try the Wilson Tru 32. Ball. 😊
Really cool to learn about the different ways the balls are made. I also liked the charts you added from Wilson.
Great vid. I haven't heard of the Wilson balls until. Can't wait for next spring to try them out.
Thanks guys, great video very informative.
Great review! It makes me want to go out a try one of the new Wilson Balls.
But there's one thing that you forgot to mention in your review of the Franklin X-40 balls. While they play nicely when you get a good ball, we're noticing more and more, that their quality control is going down. When the balls first came out, the consistency of the ball was very good. But over the past year, we've been noticing that more and more of the balls are out-of-round (and very wobbly) right out of the box (or tube). I would say that our group (going through probably 200 Franklin X-40s over the course of the summer) have found that nearly 25-30% of brand new balls are being thrown away because that they are so out-of-round that they're unplayable. But when you get a good one . . .
All that being said, for my particular style of play, I prefer the Dura. But our group seems to be 60/40, Franklin over Dura. But they're both easy (and enjoyable) to play with.
Thanks again for your well thought out and in-depth review.
Had this same experience with Franklins
thank you very informative and clear .would love to try Wilson tru 30 definitely subscribed.
As a pickleball player, we just want consistency.
Tried the Selkirk ball yesterday, I really liked it, more durable than the Dura. I usually use Franklin X40 based on price. I’d love to try the Wilson as I used to use their tennis rackets and balls as a kid. Great video!
Nice. I wonder how it will do in the machine. Time to replace. Them soon. You did not mention that.
I really get frustrated when it feels like I hit the ball just right and it isn’t the response I expect.
This tutorial was very instructive. From now on I’ll be kinder to myself. I would love to try the Wilson tru32 ball to see if it makes a difference to the consistency of my game.
Interesting comparisons. Would love to try them.
Awesome review. Thank you much.
Great review. Thanks very much!!!
Never played with a Wilson Pickleball, will have to try it. Tom Hanks just might endorse this ball.
Got to try out one last week and you could tell the difference in the balls. Will be going to them more now if we can get them. Only one place was carrying them and they run about 4 dollars a ball. Your videos are great. Lots of useful information. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
Thanks for the 411. I just ordered a 2 pack of Wilson balls on Amazon so I can check them out. I love Mark Price I took lessons from him when I first got into PB and he upped my PB game exponentially. Super coach & super nice guy.
Just getting into this sport and I am already addictded. Been using the "standard" ball for over 2 months and would love to try something that is a "game changer".
Thank you for the in depth comparison. Looking forward to trying the new Wilson Pro balls.
Usually use the X40 and have tried the Onyx. I would like to try the Wilson 32
Love the production value and in-depth look into your pickleball reviews. Keep it up! The SLK comps have been my go to ball since they came out, but I’m pumped to try out the Wilson balls now that I know more about them AND that they’re made here in the states.
I've been waiting for TRU32 of any type after ordering them on line 10/23/21, called the store 11/12/21 and like many things they say they are waiting for their shipment from Wilson! I have told people I play with about the Tru32 but to date haven't been able to get any or either red or lime.
Personal fan of the X-40, but also can’t go wrong with a Dura!
Hmmm ... I'm skeptical on the Wilson balls but I'll try them. Recently I've been buying the TOP ball from pickleball central. Plays just like a dura but at a cheaper price. I'd be surprised if it isn't made in the same factory as the Dura. Lastly, given I live in FL, how a ball holds up in the heat (90+) is important. Dura/TOP are the only balls I've found that don't get mushy after a few games down here. X40 is fine when it's new fresh out of the box but after about 4-5 games it's no good. Just watch the US Open (Naples FL) and see how pros even are challenged to put a X40 away with a kill shot because it just has no bounce in the heat.
Thanks for the comparison! Have never seen or heard of the Wilson balls in Canada! Would love to try them sometime as I have been looking into playing with a new ball that won’t crack or wobble after a couple sessions
Tom Hanks also used Wilson balls so you know they’re good!
Like the x 40 for our local outdoor play.
Very interesting. I hadn’t heard about the Wilson. Is the red really easier to see?
Never played with a Wilson Pickleball, must give it a shot. Tom Hanks just might endorse this ball.
Would love to try out the Wilson balls and give you my inputs. I am familiar and have played with all other balls including those others not mentioned in this video.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
A recent round-robin fundraiser, brand new Franklin X-40 were handed out to teams. Three games into the tournament, balls cracked.
I've ordered Core based on Mark Prices’s review, and I'd be curious to see how Wilson True 32Pro performs.
Wow! Great info. Thank you
looking forward to trying out not only the new ball but the new color! It gets so dark here on the east coast so early, and we try to play until we can't see, so will be interesting to see if the red or green is easier in low light.
We have been playing with the Franklin but definitely plan to try the Wilson based on your review!
Great video, with a lot of interesting and useful information. Wilson balls sound intriguing, and I'm looking forward to trying them out.
We have been playing for about 5 months now we have been using the Franklin x-40 we would love to play with the Wilson tru 32 and give you feed back
Been using the Franklin X-40 for most of my play but based upon your analysis and comments would love to try out the new Wilson True 32 ball. Great content!
Great job on the video and review! I have used all the balls in your video except the Wilson. Of the 4 others I prefer the Franklin X-40. I believe it has the best balance between durablity and bounce for the way I play. Looking forward to trying the Wilson when I can get my hands on one!
Your videos are a great contribution to our knowledge of the game. Regularly play with the X40. Core would be our second choice. We haven’t tried the Wilson yet!