Dunlop ATP Extra Duty

[the_faceless_player]

Just curious if you guys have used the Dunlop ATP Extra Duty ball (the new premium one) and how you might compare it to Pro Penn Marathon XD.

Also, the ATP is different from the AO ball right? from the description on TW it sounds like they use different cores but the same cloth.

Thanks!

 

[TW Staff]

I haven't played with the ATP Extra Duty ball so unfortunately can't offer any direct comparisons with the Penn ball. However, you are correct that the ATP ball is different from the Dunlop AO ball. They do both use the same felt but, as you said, have different cores.

Thanks,
Tiffani, TW

 

[Znak]

Just purchased a bunch of cans, can report back with findings. Hopefully they're better than Marathon balls, because those are horrid!

 

[the_faceless_player]

Just purchased a bunch of cans, can report back with findings. Hopefully they're better than Marathon balls, because those are horrid!

That's funny. I would rather play with Marathon XD any day over Wilson US Open (the 2 most common options in my neck of the woods)

 

[ArliHawk]

The Australian Open is a great ball. Might have to try out some of the ATP to see if they’re any good.

 

[Znak]

The Australian Open is a great ball. Might have to try out some of the ATP to see if they’re any good.

That's good to hear because Wilson's AO balls were pretty atrocious.

 

[ArliHawk]

That's good to hear because Wilson's AO balls were pretty atrocious.

Also thought toward the end, that the Penn ATP was atrocious. Now, I’ll have to find a couple individual cans of the Dunlop ATP to try. If no good, I’ll stuck with the Dunlop Australian balls.

 

[J011yroger]

Dunlop ATP is super cheap at Walmart.

Might grab a couple of cans.

J

 

[the_faceless_player]

Dunlop ATP is super cheap at Walmart.

Might grab a couple of cans.

J

ATP or the ATP Championship ball? Their naming for the new balls is stupid IMO. ATP Championship is the cheaper ball that I think is just their existing hard court ball with the ATP logo on it. My Walmarts definitely won't be carrying the the premium level ATP ball.

 

[J011yroger]

ATP or the ATP Championship ball? Their naming for the new balls is stupid IMO. ATP Championship is the cheaper ball that I think is just their existing hard court ball with the ATP logo on it. My Walmarts definitely won't be carrying the the premium level ATP ball.

Ah, that makes sense.

J

 

[Ken Sortaplay]

ATP or the ATP Championship ball? Their naming for the new balls is stupid IMO. ATP Championship is the cheaper ball that I think is just their existing hard court ball with the ATP logo on it. My Walmarts definitely won't be carrying the the premium level ATP ball.

So it's exactly the same ball that they sell in the green can called Dunlop Championship Hard Court Tennis Balls? I saw some today and they were priced about the same and even looked like the same printing on the ball...just "Dunlop 4" etc. I bought a can but haven't opened it yet.

 

[bwongman]

I saw them in my local shop and thought they would be an awesome ball, but tried them out the other day and thought that they weren't that great. Balls seemed to sail on me a bit but durability was not bad. I usually use the Dunlop Fort Elites which I find more firm on impact and I hit a more consistent ball.

 

[J011yroger]

UPS says mine will be delivered today. Probably won't try them until the weekend.

J

 

[1HBHFTW]

I know this is an old thread but curious what people thought after using them?

To me their bounce stays great for a long time, but they fluff up super fast. Basically it's a good "real" ball for defensive players. Not the penn champs for pushers that lose their bounce after a set, but good, slower balls for competitive tennis. It makes my hardcourt matches feel more like clay with the way you have to construct your points.

Haven't used the AO balls for comparison, only the Wilson USO or cheapo penns.

 

[Nostradamus]

I know this is an old thread but curious what people thought after using them?

To me their bounce stays great for a long time, but they fluff up super fast. Basically it's a good "real" ball for defensive players. Not the penn champs for pushers that lose their bounce after a set, but good, slower balls for competitive tennis. It makes my hardcourt matches feel more like clay with the way you have to construct your points.

Haven't used the AO balls for comparison, only the Wilson USO or cheapo penns.

this dunlop ball is slightly heavier due to less tightly woven fibers and fluff up little faster. AO balls are tightly woven and hard to control and very hard ball. i think ATP tour ball is much better ball.

 

[KingBugsy]

I know this is an old thread but curious what people thought after using them?

To me their bounce stays great for a long time, but they fluff up super fast. Basically it's a good "real" ball for defensive players. Not the penn champs for pushers that lose their bounce after a set, but good, slower balls for competitive tennis. It makes my hardcourt matches feel more like clay with the way you have to construct your points.

Haven't used the AO balls for comparison, only the Wilson USO or cheapo penns.

The Dunlop ATP is an excellent ball. It has my vote for the top tennis ball out there. Excellent feel, consistent bounce and great durability.The Wilson US Open ball is also great ... slightly heavier feel than the ATP, and has less durability than the ATP ball. I also really like the Babolat Gold ball. Just hard to find in my area.

I prefer the Dunlop ATP and the Wilson US Open over any of the Penn offerings. That includes both the Tour and Marathons. The best of the Penn balls are the Marathons imo. And while I am at it ... the Penn championship balls are the worst tennis ball of all. Terrible on all fronts. For championship level tennis balls, the Dunlop ATP is very good. (Not to be confused with the Dunlop ATP premium ball!)

 

[J011yroger]

I also really like the Babolat Gold ball.

Are you deranged?

J

 

[1HBHFTW]

The Dunlop ATP is an excellent ball. It has my vote for the top tennis ball out there. Excellent feel, consistent bounce and great durability.The Wilson US Open ball is also great ... slightly heavier feel than the ATP, and has less durability than the ATP ball. I also really like the Babolat Gold ball. Just hard to find in my area.

I prefer the Dunlop ATP and the Wilson US Open over any of the Penn offerings. That includes both the Tour and Marathons. The best of the Penn balls are the Marathons imo. And while I am at it ... the Penn championship balls are the worst tennis ball of all. Terrible on all fronts. For championship level tennis balls, the Dunlop ATP is very good. (Not to be confused with the Dunlop ATP premium ball!)

Agree with everything you said. I’ve been very pleased with the premiums longevity. They last for at least 1 real match and then 1-2 “fun matches” without significant decrease in bounce.

I admit I still have a dozen or so cans of penn champs that I used to use for exhibition neighborhood matches. But for league or competitive they’re unbearable. I won’t buy any more now that I know the Dunlop premiums will easily last multiple sessions.

I like the Dunlop champs too, but they’re a lot heavier and sometimes give me arm issues.

 

[tennis tom]

I admit I still have a dozen or so cans of penn champs that I used to use for exhibition neighborhood matches.

What are "exhibition neighborhood matches"? Thanks in advance.

 

[1HBHFTW]

What are "exhibition neighborhood matches"? Thanks in advance.

Me texting a neighbor asking if he wants to go play a quick match for fun. Most of my matches are flex leagues or tournaments, so basically anything that’s not that.

 

[KingBugsy]

Are you deranged?

Some may say I am! After all, I went to school for music ....

Oh, Babolat Gold ball ... please note, I am not talking about the championship version of this ball, but the premium version. I thought it played great. Only tried it one time. I rarely see the Gold ball at shops. But it is a quality ball. Good bounce and feel. What is your experience with it?

 

[J011yroger]

Some may say I am! After all, I went to school for music ....

Oh, Babolat Gold ball ... please note, I am not talking about the championship version of this ball, but the premium version. I thought it played great. Only tried it one time. I rarely see the Gold ball at shops. But it is a quality ball. Good bounce and feel. What is your experience with it?

Hmmm, maybe the ones I know of are the championship version, clubs here use them in their teaching carts.

J

 

[KingBugsy]

Hmmm, maybe the ones I know of are the championship version, clubs here use them in their teaching carts.

J

It took me a while to realize this: All companies make a budget line of balls, and call them “Championship”. The word Cahmpionship will be on the can. Things is, they will also call the model of the ball the SAME as their premium ball! I have no idea why they do this. It is extremely confusing. And I play with some veteran, state champion (FL), level players who didn’t know this! I only figured it out after going on a tennis ball testing rampage. For instance the “Dunlop ATP” tennis ball... Comes in two flavors, champiinship (budget ball) and the premium. Can looks very much the same! Same logo and text. Except the word championship is on the budget version, and the top half of the can is black. The other giveaway, will be the price! You will not get a premium ball for $2.19 per can at Walmart!

Also, companies will usually have several models of a budget ball. Sometimes called practice balls. I would suspect the balls in the carts at your club may even be a lower level ball then the Babolat Gold Championship version.

 

[Tar Heel Tennis]

Hmmm, maybe the ones I know of are the championship version, clubs here use them in their teaching carts.

J

Correct. The cheapest Bab ball.

I would suspect the balls in the carts at your club may even be a lower level ball then the Babolat Gold Championship version.

Our club uses the Gold Championship balls. I'm guessing just about all Bab sponsored clubs use this ball for their teaching pros/ ball machines/ member purchase.

It's certainly a better ball than the Penn Championship crap.