Dunlop Tennis Balls

[abenguyen]

I do not recall what kind of Dunlop they were but i was just wondering how do they compare to other brands of tennis balls(wilson, penn, etc.)? at Sports Authority they are selling 6 cans(1 package) for 8.99 which is a good bargain.
the balls just say Dunlop 1, Dunlop 2, etc...

P.S. my mom bought some cheap tennis balls from some store in some cheap bag. they come in different colors like yellow, green, blue, and red. should i hit with them or return them?

 

[Swissv2]

regular dunlops are normal. Dunlop Grand Prix are good. I have hit with both.

the cheap tennis balls? dead fast. maybe good for kids.

 

[Faber]

Dunlop Grand Prix's do not have that soft feel like Penn or Wilson's. They do last longer though. They are my preferred tennis balls because of durability and brightness as I play at night a lot.

 

[abenguyen]

so are they worth a try?

 

[pNoyr3D]

Well I suggest since your mom bought them just use them, maybe hit with the wall with them, if they don't last long than don't buy them again, lol.

Anyways, I bought Dunlop balls at my local Sport Authority and their great, I bought the ones with McEnroe in the front for all court play it says. Their great! Good durability, great brightness, but it fuzzes fast. I bought them for the same price $8 for 6 pack.

 

[Faber]

The Dunlop Championship balls with McEnroe are no where near as good as the Dunlop Grand Prix.

The champs go bald so quickly and flat as well. They feel like Penn Championships.

 

[pNoyr3D]

Grand Prix huh.. They sell em at a local sporting goods store? I need to give them a try.

 

[Will888]

What about the Dunlop Abzorbers?

 

[Midlife crisis]

I do not recall what kind of Dunlop they were but i was just wondering how do they compare to other brands of tennis balls(wilson, penn, etc.)? at Sports Authority they are selling 6 cans(1 package) for 8.99 which is a good bargain.
the balls just say Dunlop 1, Dunlop 2, etc...

P.S. my mom bought some cheap tennis balls from some store in some cheap bag. they come in different colors like yellow, green, blue, and red. should i hit with them or return them?

These packs are a great deal. I've purchased a pretty large supply, around 20 packs or 120 cans. These balls last three hitting sessions (90 minutes each) and then its into the ball hopper for serving. The Penn tennis balls from Costco usually barely make two hitting sessions, and the Wilson balls are usually in better condition after three hitting sessions than the Dunlops, but they're not as cheap either.

They're a nice, consistent, average ball. I'd say go for it. It's a great deal at that price.

 

[Zets147]

I just bought the same deal from SA.. I always have though.

Based on my experiences on different tennis balls, here are the rankings:
Dunlop>Wilson>Gamma>Penn

 

[BstonBruin]

I just bought the same deal from SA.. I always have though.

Based on my experiences on different tennis balls, here are the rankings:
Dunlop>Wilson>Gamma>Penn

I agree

 

[thejackal]

Got some Dunlop Championships from SA. Played with them for a week and a half and on two of them there was a bald spot where there was no longer any fuzz and I can see the white layer of strings under the green felt. that being said, they kept their bounce for a good amount of time. i used to swear by dunlop forts in metal cans. prolly just got 3 bad ones this time (relatively speaking), either that or I've been hitting relaly well (also the case, since the sweetspot on my strings is all green from the fuzz).

 

[MTChong]

I agree with midlife crisis, for the entry-level balls, the ones that are generally priced at $2 per can, the Dunlops outlasted the Penn, Wilson, etc.

 

[abenguyen]

i will see if i can go back and purchase them. but when i ask, my mom will say no and say that i already have those cheap colored tennis balls to use and i should use those.

 

[tennisphotog]

Dunlop Grand Prix. There is no other ball (except Slazenger's which are great but tough to find!). Dunlops are meatier, more weight, more fluff, longer lasting. Other balls are a joke and ruin your game, fly off the strings, no rallies etc. Go Dunlop GP, it's well worth the extra $.50

 

[heycal]

What about the Dunlop Abzorbers?

Bought a case of 'em once. They seemed a bit heavy, but a decent ball all around.

To the original poster: Just use the balls your mother got ya and don't sweat it.

 

[Zets147]

next time get the dunlops is the moral of the story haha

 

[dennis1188]

I recall, that the Dunlop GP, Wilson US Open and the Slazenger balls r made with 'wool' in the felt cover (wool lasts longer than the Syn. nylon. I hv seen the cover of Penn and Wilson championship balls made with Syn felt at the carpet mills outside of Atlanta GA.

 

[Duzza]

I would never trust my mum on which balls to buy :|

 

[abenguyen]

well i really didn't ask her to buy them. she just saw a "sale" and thought maybe i could use them. i might give them a try

 

[heycal]

well i really didn't ask her to buy them. she just saw a "sale" and thought maybe i could use them. i might give them a try

There's no "might" about it. Now out there with those balls and start hitting, kid!

 

[abenguyen]

There's no "might" about it. Now out there with those balls and start hitting, kid!

SIR YES SIR!

 

[T_player]

I thought those color balls in a bag are "practice balls" for beginners. They're not pressurized balls. The 2 tone colors are for you to read the spin when you hit it !? You're using Wilson nsix-one 95, those balls are not for you

 

[thejackal]

abe, tell you mom to try cleaning the dishes with kleenex. then get her to buy you some real tennis balls.

 

[fuzz nation]

This isn't exactly the type of purchase that requires serious research, is it?
Well I guess if I were ordering a case or more, I wouldn't want to stock up on a year's supply of duds...

Hey, why do they call them Milk Duds anyway? I like 'em just fine.

I think Dunlops are a little hard, but they seem to hold pressure well.

Horrible experience with Gamma--felt was about half as durable as anything else. EEEWWWWWWW!!!

 

[heycal]

This isn't exactly the type of purchase that requires serious research, is it?

Nope, not at all. And neither does most anything else we buy or discuss around here. I think me and most every other Talk Tennis member spends way too much time thinking about such tennis-related nonsense, which is partly why I'm advising this kid to go out and play with the balls and don't sweat it.

This way, he'll have more time to spend obsessing about the size of his racket head...

 

[abenguyen]

Nope, not at all. And neither does most anything else we buy or discuss around here. I think me and most every other Talk Tennis member spends way too much time thinking about such tennis-related nonsense, which is partly why I'm advising this kid to go out and play with the balls and don't sweat it.

This way, he'll have more time to spend obsessing about the size of his racket head...

Obsessing about the size of my racquet head? I have never obsessed about such a thing. I am perfectly fine with my nsix-one 95 head size and there is no complaining from me.

 

[CoconutGT]

I'd choose Dunlop over any other brand anyday... except for the Wilson US OPEN ball which seems to never go flat somehow..

 

[heycal]

Obsessing about the size of my racquet head? I have never obsessed about such a thing. I am perfectly fine with my nsix-one 95 head size and there is no complaining from me.

You're young yet. Give it time.

 

[StJamm]

^

I use Dunlop Forts the majority of the time..i get them really cheap at a local sports store and they are also really great balls; nice bounce, feel out of the bottle as well as good durability. We (my club) generally use Slazenger's for club match play but i'm guessing that as you're from the US and fairly young you will not find them easily and even if you do they are definitely not the cheapest.

 

[tennisnj]

Am I the only one on this msg board who has never once seen Dunlop GP tennis balls in the local tennis big-box store or local pro shop? I've gone the route of searching for them in stores before I buy a case from an online e-tailer with no success.

 

[heycal]

Am I the only one on this msg board who has never once seen Dunlop GP tennis balls in the local tennis big-box store or local pro shop? I've gone the route of searching for them in stores before I buy a case from an online e-tailer with no success.

They are the only ball they sell at my club.

But I agree, generally you don't see them around. The bigger mystery is why Tennis Warehouse doesn't sell the Dunlop clay court GP's -- or any other clay court ball -- and refuses to explain why they don't, despite offering other Dunlop balls and everything else under the sun even remotely-related to tennis. I hope to get an answer to this mystery sometime before I die so I can finally rest in peace.

 

[tennisnj]

Heycal is your club indoor or outdoor? hardcourt, clay or other? (Wondering if they certain types of clubs prefer the Dunlop GP.) The indoor club I teach at uses Wilson for teaching, but sells Penn to the customer who forgets a can of balls before he goes on for his court time.

 

[heycal]

Heycal is your club indoor or outdoor? hardcourt, clay or other? (Wondering if they certain types of clubs prefer the Dunlop GP.) The indoor club I teach at uses Wilson for teaching, but sells Penn to the customer who forgets a can of balls before he goes on for his court time.

They are outdoor Har-tru and belong to a fancy country club, so it's really sweet all around. Their pro-shop is tiny, but they do sell the clay court GP's. (The reason I can play on these courts even though I am not a member of the country club is because they are located on land belonging to my apartment complex, so residents are allowed to play there free -- provided they wear tennis whites, of course. It's a lovely set-up for a tennis enthusiast...)

 

[alan-n]

Dunlop Grand Prix are a bit hard when first open but after 15 minutes of hitting they feel like other new balls (Penn ATP, Wilson US Open). I've hit with all the balls, the Dunlop Grand Prix last the longest. Hit them all day until the felt wears off and they still have a lot of bounce in them.

If I were playing a serious match and we were to play with new balls out of the can, I would prefer playing the the Penn ATPs on hard courts.

Otherwise the Grand Prix are simply the best balls day in day out.. and if you store them in a "tennis ball pressurizer"... it would be day in day out for nearly a month on 1 can.

 

[heycal]

Dunlop Grand Prix are a bit hard when first open but after 15 minutes of hitting they feel like other new balls (Penn ATP, Wilson US Open). I've hit with all the balls, the Dunlop Grand Prix last the longest. Hit them all day until the felt wears off and they still have a lot of bounce in them.

If I were playing a serious match and we were to play with new balls out of the can, I would prefer playing the the Penn ATPs on hard courts.

Otherwise the Grand Prix are simply the best balls day in day out.. and if you store them in a "tennis ball pressurizer"... it would be day in day out for nearly a month on 1 can.

Are the Penn ATP's better than the Penn Championship balls they sell at Modell's for a 1.99? I buy the Penn Championships, but they seem kinda flimsy/cheap. (I care nothing about ball longevity/durability since I use new balls every time I play for elbow health reasons.)

 

[alan-n]

Are the Penn ATP's better than the Penn Championship balls they sell at Modell's for a 1.99? I buy the Penn Championships, but they seem kinda flimsy/cheap. (I care nothing about ball longevity/durability since I use new balls every time I play for elbow health reasons.)

Penn ATP are the only Penn's I'll play with. The others either feel too light and go flat quickly or feel heavy and flat.

 

[thejackal]

Dunlop Grand Prix are a bit hard when first open but after 15 minutes of hitting they feel like other new balls (Penn ATP, Wilson US Open). I've hit with all the balls, the Dunlop Grand Prix last the longest. Hit them all day until the felt wears off and they still have a lot of bounce in them.

If I were playing a serious match and we were to play with new balls out of the can, I would prefer playing the the Penn ATPs on hard courts.

Otherwise the Grand Prix are simply the best balls day in day out.. and if you store them in a "tennis ball pressurizer"... it would be day in day out for nearly a month on 1 can.

I think the Penn ATPs are the fastest balls I have ever played with. Fresh balls + decoturf II + a POS of a racquet (APC) and rustiness made for a heck of an embarrasing hit the only time i was going to be able to play on an ATP court during a tournament.

 

[panic]

How would you guys compare grand prix balls to abzorbers. I have played with the abzorbers, but never with the grand prixs.

 

[heycal]

Grand Prix's feel a bit lighter than Abzorbers to me, and are brighter in color too.

 

[abenguyen]

just a little update, but i went out with the tennis balls my mom got me. MAN ARE THEY HORRIBLE. i can't say much about them at all. the first time i got them out just to hit against a wall for a little they were FLAT. barely any bounce whatsoever

 

[300Gkid]

what about Prince balls. My mom (she doesn't know much about tennis), picked me up 4 cans since she was near the tennis store thats like an hour away (so i can't go usually). True there were Dunlop GP's and Wilson US open's at the store but can i really blame her, i mean she paid for them so... Anyway, there called Prince Tours, has anyone ever tried them?

 

[abenguyen]

yea i think those are good prince balls. really bouncy.