Two Tone Tennis Balls

[PhilStar!]

I'm interested in 2 tone (or 2 color) tennis balls. I have used most notably the Penn Radical balls (orange and yellow color).

They are ok balls, except that they are kinda hard. I wouldn't mind getting them but they are generally more expensive than regular tennis balls. So I'm passing on them for now until I find something cheaper or an alternative.

There is also Tretorn white / yellow balls but can only be purchased in large batches ($125) so I won't be interested.


Have any of you spray paint the ball before - to give it 2 colors. What kind of non-toxic spray would you recommend? Any thoughts and suggestions.

I rather not use paints as they are thick and gooey.. just something lightweight, quick, and won't make the ball heavy.

As to why I would want two tone color; easy, to see if how much rotations or heavy my topspins are (besides seeing them dip sharply and have a high kick, as I already know that). It's also good for demonstrations too.

[jonnythan]

Don't use paint unless you own the court

[PhilStar!]

I think they'll be fine once they're permanently dried, lol (or at least I hope so)

I just ordered a can of "fabric spray paint", which might work on the felt of the tennis ball.

I swore the market use to offer two-tone color balls many years ago but all I see now is the Penn Radical, which is even hard to find in the local stores.

[corbind]

Use a thick, black Sharpie permanent marker. Don't use blue or red because it comes off on the strings. How do I know that you ask?

[Big_Dangerous]

Originally Posted by corbind

Use a thick, black Sharpie permanent marker. Don't use blue or red because it comes off on the strings. How do I know that you ask?

Any color comes off on the strings. I remember trying to put my initials on the balls a few years ago, because I kept losing so many, and I would see black or blue on my strings. Also when I used to stencil my rackets, there would be ink that came off on the balls, lol.

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by PhilStar!

I'm interested in 2 tone (or 2 color) tennis balls. I have used most notably the Penn Radical balls (orange and yellow color).

They are ok balls, except that they are kinda hard. I wouldn't mind getting them but they are generally more expensive than regular tennis balls. So I'm passing on them for now until I find something cheaper or an alternative.

Penn Radical are great tennis balls to use in a ball hopper since they keep their bounce and felt for a long time in addition to not having to get your tennis balls mixed up with someone else when you practice your serve.

[IA-SteveB]

These were really helpful for me when trying to understand ball motion off my racquet. Top spin didn't come naturally for me, and these style of balls really helped me see if I was developing the spin I wanted.

[PhilStar!]

I just tried the fabric spray paint and unfortunately, the spray hardened the felt.

I guess I'm stuck with the expensive Penn Radical balls, but I sure wish there was another solution to this.

[tball]

I tried dipping the balls into the fabric die (RIT), but it did not work: the die did not stick to the felt. It left some barely discenible marks which disappeared after a few hits.