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For beginners and professionals: this is what the right tennis ball looks like
In hardly any other sport is equipment as important as in tennis. Whether beginner or professional, choosing the right tennis ball is a prerequisite for successful play. Here is what to look for and how brands, materials and colours differ.
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Von Farbe bis Spin
How important is colour? Are spin balls the better choice? Does the material matter? All these questions must be answered to find the right tennis ball. There are countless variations, classifications and colours to consider. Looking at the basics helps with the choice.
Tennis balls are generally divided into three quality levels: balls for recreational sport, championship balls and balls for professional matches. Classic tennis balls are suitable for ball machines and training on court. Championship balls are used for league matches, for example, but can also be used for training. Tournament players choose high-quality balls like those used by professionals.
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Besides the general classification, the hardness of the tennis ball is important. Beginners often use relatively low-pressure balls known for durability and weight. Pressurised tennis balls provide the optimal spin and ideal bounce and speed for professional tournaments. Their lifespan is usually only a few weeks; they often need replacing after a match.
Beginners can readily choose a pressureless tennis ball. Those who regularly compete in tournaments should also have some pressurised balls in their collection.
Regular Duty vs. Extra Duty
Do you mainly play on hard court? You need a different ball than when training on clay. Whether “Regular Duty” or “Extra Duty” is right also depends on how durable the ball should be. Regular Duty balls have thinner felt and therefore cannot be used as long. On hard courts and grass, a ball with additional felt is best.
Tennis balls for beginners and children
Children and beginners can find special beginner balls in sports shops. They are designed for slower play and often have a foam coating. They are suitable for learning and training, with different levels that must be considered: red, orange and green.
Red balls are designed for children under ten, making the movements easier to learn. They also improve coordination and allow relatively slow play.
Orange balls are suitable for improving players who want to refine their game. They are used on hard and clay courts.
Green balls can also be used by advanced players. Their lower bounce makes it easier for beginners as well to execute stroke techniques cleanly. Which tennis ball is the right one, however, depends on many other factors and, not least, on personal taste. It is therefore advisable to test several balls and choose the most suitable option.
Published on 23.04.2018 at 16:10.