Nooo, I don't think she's had them reduced yet, but she's definitely doing it this year =[
OMG Dunlop balls SUCK!!!!
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Nooo, I don't think she's had them reduced yet, but she's definitely doing it this year =[
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G.O.A.T.
I'm beginning to think some of these posts smack of agenda.
You never know who is here, given the anonymous names. Manufacturer's reps, regular players with opinions..who is who?
I mean, it's great to read....riveting...and anyway, I agree, 'to each his own'.
I just can't believe someone is that passionate about trashing one brand.
I personally don't mind the top-of-the-line Wilson US Open ball or the ProPenn. If someone brings it, I play with it, and I enjoy the game (no matter the ball brand). I personally buy Dunlop GPs by the case. I like them the most. They feel great, they hold up for two to three hours, they are not any more expensive than the other brands.
I never buy the champ balls from any of the companies, but if I did, the Dunlop one is palatable. The others just feel too light and they wear out before a set is done. And I'm not really that hard a hitter.
ANyone who complains that Dunlops are heavy is reeeeallly nitpicking over a gram or two, max.
I do agree they feel harder than a lesser ball. Not sure if that helps or hurts my game (depends on the opponent, I guess). All I know is that I like the feel and I like the felt.
Slazengers are even better.
Maybe just enjoy the game and forget about the little things.
You never know who is here, given the anonymous names. Manufacturer's reps, regular players with opinions..who is who?
I mean, it's great to read....riveting...and anyway, I agree, 'to each his own'.
I just can't believe someone is that passionate about trashing one brand.
I personally don't mind the top-of-the-line Wilson US Open ball or the ProPenn. If someone brings it, I play with it, and I enjoy the game (no matter the ball brand). I personally buy Dunlop GPs by the case. I like them the most. They feel great, they hold up for two to three hours, they are not any more expensive than the other brands.
I never buy the champ balls from any of the companies, but if I did, the Dunlop one is palatable. The others just feel too light and they wear out before a set is done. And I'm not really that hard a hitter.
ANyone who complains that Dunlops are heavy is reeeeallly nitpicking over a gram or two, max.
I do agree they feel harder than a lesser ball. Not sure if that helps or hurts my game (depends on the opponent, I guess). All I know is that I like the feel and I like the felt.
Slazengers are even better.
Maybe just enjoy the game and forget about the little things.
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They change balls every 7th game? I don't think so, it's hardly related to the review, but everyone knows that it's not the 7th game.
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G.O.A.T.
Yeah man, good point. It's a warm-up, THEN 7 games.
After that, it's every 9 games.
That article is by someone with an agenda. Or just kind of a dilettante.
babolatboy12
New User
dunlops are heavy and excellent for practice.
babolatboy12
New User
isnt it every six games?
hankash
Rookie
I have Dunlop Grand Prix, Slazenger, Wilson, Penn US Open, and Penn Pro. The Dunlop Grand Prix and Slazengers are my favorite. I like the durability of the Grand Prix the most. Never played with a ball that lasted so long! I like the way Slazengers feel above the rest. Wilsons die out pretty fast for me and Penns are alright.
Il Mostro
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You are a completely uninformed, likely highly inbred ****ing moron. Ever heard of Pro Penn? Probably the most desirable ball on the planet. Maybe not *your* planet.... Say "hi" to Aunt Bea for me.
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Well, I see that you have a charming personality. Either way, US Open, Wimbledon and Grand Prix balls play better than anything from Penn. I'm sorry if you don't agree, but feel free to.
TsongaEatingAPineappleLol
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That's not nice, but Penn balls are the best IMO.
I have not once had a set of Penn balls that was better than US Open, Slazenger Ultra Viz, Slazenger Wimbledon or Grand Prix balls.
Il Mostro
Banned
Dip-****, please allow me to quote: "Penn balls are the absolute worst ever made. Seriously, they must be made with shoe soles".
You clearly do not know that there are several different types of Penns. You are clearly talking out of your a**. Sorry that you do not like being called on that.
No, I clearly don't know that I don't have 3 different kinds in my bag right now. It was a blanket statement, nothing more. At every performance line, another manufacturer makes a ball that's better than their offering. That's it. US Opens and Ultra-Viz are better than the Pro Penn and Wilson Champ's are better than the Penn champs and Ti lines. Again, this is my OPINION. Were it a fact, there wouldn't be a need for forums, now would there? I don't know why you find it so important to prove that you can talk like a hard ass.
I have around 8 Dunlop Grand Prix indoor/clay court balls from my indoor league that I use for warmup, in my bag. They are months old by now, and they still bounce enough to be playable. 3-4 matches and hundreds of serves later. Regular Dunlop Champtionship balls last a couple of matches easily.
I have Penn balls in my bag that are 2 weeks old and were played once and are completely useless....I can crush them flat in one hand with little effort. Anyone who buys Penn and Wilson championship balls over Dunlop is a fool. The only time I've bought them in the last 10 years if when I could get them for $1.50 a can.
I have Penn balls in my bag that are 2 weeks old and were played once and are completely useless....I can crush them flat in one hand with little effort. Anyone who buys Penn and Wilson championship balls over Dunlop is a fool. The only time I've bought them in the last 10 years if when I could get them for $1.50 a can.
precision2b
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After reading another rude nasty thread of posts by the OP I have come to the conclusion that he has as much to offer this board as my post in this thread does, nothing!
precision2b
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*breaksracquet
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I buy dunlops championships all the time. My wife favors wilsons. I feel dunlops are a great ball IMO. Last a great deal longer than wilson, including the USO. I popped a few USOs lasted week not even a full 24 hours out of the can. Dunlops are better than the penn championships by a huge margin. Can't remember the last time I really used a high quality penn ball though; I can't speak on that behalf. Higher quality rubber in dunlop IMO. Besides, dunlop does make a pretty good performance tire.
Edit: I'll buy a can of the better Penn balls so I'll have a better understanding and not be too biased in my decision.
Edit: I'll buy a can of the better Penn balls so I'll have a better understanding and not be too biased in my decision.
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Dunlop balls suck. Wilson Us Opens are the best. They probably outsell Dunlop 20-1 as well.
Um, no, this is a blatant lie. Aerodynamic drag from ball fuzz will not bring a serve down 30mph.
*breaksracquet
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They might outsell them, yes. But Wilson's quality, IMO, still is not better. I pop those balls easy. Dunlop has better quality control when it comes to balls. USO seem to go dead just as fast as their regular championships it seems. But that is just me. Maybe I just beat the **** out of the ball and don't know it....:?
precision2b
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No not just you, that is my opinion and many others on this thread….
ztennis002
New User
Dunlop Abzorber Balls are the best they are made to not give you tennis elbow and not loose luster. I highly reccomend them!!!
The felt piles on Dunlop balls. Horrible.
Murray_fan1
Professional
I just bought a case of Dunlop A player balls. Durability, feel and bounce traits are superb. They have the durability and bounce of the Grand Prix and the shock absorption of the Abzorber ball. I would highly recommend.
precision2b
Semi-Pro
Have not played the Abzorber. Do they play like the GP's????
*breaksracquet
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fruitytennis1
Professional
I like Dunlopit's durability is great IMO. Better than all the Wilson balls I've bought
Agreed. Very nice bounce also.
precision2b
Semi-Pro
Am on my 5th case of Dunlop GP's and i havn't had any of problems u guys are talking about.
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G.O.A.T.
I'm w/ you precision2b.
I get a case at a time of Abzorbers and also Grand Prix HCs. They are the best. I cannot believe anyone would actually prefer a ProPenn or a WILSON US OPEN to these, but...I guess we all have different tastes.
I have played at a good level for a lot of years. I hit with decent power and a lot of spin. Most of my opponents/practice buds are 5.0+. We never notice this excessive fluffing of the Dunlops. IN fact, I feel Dunlops still maintain pressure and feel good after two hours of hitting. While, US Opens need to be replaced after just a set.
Well, Dunlop is the number one selling ball the world over, and I guess this thread is reason for the ball manufacturers to keep going making balls and not letting any one company have a monopoly.
I want the truth here. I am not a rich man. If I drop 60 bucks on a case of Dunlops - which one should I get? I play indoors on Hard courts and on har-tru so I want a ball that will last so it has to be extra duty felt.
I am skeptical as Dunlops are hardly to be found in stores.
All balls- to me are not as bouncy/lively as they were 15 years ago. You used to barely be able to squeeze the plastic cans they came in. Now you can easily do so. I suspect the slowing down of the balls at the pro level is the case for all the balls sold now. Penn balls do not bounce as lively as Wilson US Opens.
Again tell me which Dunlop ball is better than Wilson US Open's and why. I can get Wilson US Open's everywhere and like them.
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G.O.A.T.
Yeah, 7-11 convenience stors are everywhere. Same with McDonald's. Doesn't mean they are good. Or even a good value.
I'd get the Grand Prix Hard Courts. They also make a regular duty felt with less silicone in the felt. Probably for best for soft courts.
I feel the ball better with the higher quality felt of a Dunlop or a Slazenger. I feel the rubber holds up better, too.
This is a feel thing.
For me, I do not perceive it like this: most stores carry Wilson so they must be the best. Man, I'd hate to live my life that way.
I feel Wilson's success has more to do with a distribution network, marketing and possibly some other factors that have to do with margins for Wilson. Also, they pay to be the official ball of the Oz Open, the US Open, the NCAA and the Davis Cup. SO yeah, they'll get some support. They are among the best marketing companies in tennis.
I'd use Wilsons or Penns if I were about to play in a tournament that uses Wilson or Penn. But I just play for the fun of playing, and I just go for the best ball sold where I play (they carry Penn, WIlson and Dunlop). The pro shop gives me a nice deal on a case of whatever I want. I choose Dunlop. It doesn't matter what you like...just play well with it. Heck, just get the Wilsons. More Dunlops available for me.
Okay, off the big picture.....just talking about tennis balls....when I feel a premium Wilson or a Penn, I feel the lower quality of a Dunlop Championship ball. And they are somehow the same price as a Dunlop GP, which amazes me.
To answer pmerk's Q, I prefer Dunlop because the felt feels better and the rubber holds pressure longer. I use 2 new cans each time I drill. One new can each time I play. Dunlops feel better initially and feel better after a set. After playing, these ball go into my hopper for serve practice and for hitting with my wife/kids. Dunlops feel better, longer in this application as well.
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Whatever you play with...it's still tennis and that cannot be bad.
As far as Dunlop balls "sucking'' though, as mentioned int he title of the thread, I just thought that was really, really strange, and I wanted to take exception to that and sound off for a minute or two. Thanks for reading.
I'd get the Grand Prix Hard Courts. They also make a regular duty felt with less silicone in the felt. Probably for best for soft courts.
I feel the ball better with the higher quality felt of a Dunlop or a Slazenger. I feel the rubber holds up better, too.
This is a feel thing.
For me, I do not perceive it like this: most stores carry Wilson so they must be the best. Man, I'd hate to live my life that way.
I feel Wilson's success has more to do with a distribution network, marketing and possibly some other factors that have to do with margins for Wilson. Also, they pay to be the official ball of the Oz Open, the US Open, the NCAA and the Davis Cup. SO yeah, they'll get some support. They are among the best marketing companies in tennis.
I'd use Wilsons or Penns if I were about to play in a tournament that uses Wilson or Penn. But I just play for the fun of playing, and I just go for the best ball sold where I play (they carry Penn, WIlson and Dunlop). The pro shop gives me a nice deal on a case of whatever I want. I choose Dunlop. It doesn't matter what you like...just play well with it. Heck, just get the Wilsons. More Dunlops available for me.
Okay, off the big picture.....just talking about tennis balls....when I feel a premium Wilson or a Penn, I feel the lower quality of a Dunlop Championship ball. And they are somehow the same price as a Dunlop GP, which amazes me.
To answer pmerk's Q, I prefer Dunlop because the felt feels better and the rubber holds pressure longer. I use 2 new cans each time I drill. One new can each time I play. Dunlops feel better initially and feel better after a set. After playing, these ball go into my hopper for serve practice and for hitting with my wife/kids. Dunlops feel better, longer in this application as well.
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Whatever you play with...it's still tennis and that cannot be bad.
As far as Dunlop balls "sucking'' though, as mentioned int he title of the thread, I just thought that was really, really strange, and I wanted to take exception to that and sound off for a minute or two. Thanks for reading.
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