What Ball has the Longest Durability?
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travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
Dunlops hold pressure better no doubt. The felt tends to get smoother over time like Wilson, which is better than Penn which get fuzzier. Penn are the worst for holding pressure, but unfortunately those are the only ones that Costco sells cheap.
swordman2000
New User
in canada costco sells Wilson US open for around $10 for 4 cans.
Are those good?
Are those good?
Pro Staff Pete
Semi-Pro
I'm currently playing Wilson US Open and I ordered another 5 cans right as we speak! Should try them!
Ripper
Hall of Fame
Yes, they're very good. Plus, they're easier on the arm than Dunlop Grand Prix. But, then, that's why I prefer the GPs, because I can feel them more on the stringbed.
the wilson us open balls extra duty are good for indoor tennis, but when i use them outside, they fluff up way too fast for my taste...
the best i think are penn pro atp, the felt stays tight for a long time and pressure lasts along time too...much better ball imo, but they are a little bit heavier then usopen balls...
swordman2000
New User
thanks =D
how long do the wilson US open last?
I am a super beginner. I just want some good ball so i can have a good start! I am not those crazy people that destroy a ball per hour. =)
My university is build with this beautiful Rexall Centre, we host roger's cup there annually.
Too bad indoor court season is over.
how long do the wilson US open last?
I am a super beginner. I just want some good ball so i can have a good start! I am not those crazy people that destroy a ball per hour. =)
My university is build with this beautiful Rexall Centre, we host roger's cup there annually.
Too bad indoor court season is over.
pcpshortbus
Rookie
wilson us opens are the best!
oscar_2424
Legend
I second that.
Clive Walker
Rookie
Nassau balls (not that you see them about much) are the most hardwearing I have played with. Wilson US Open seem to be completely shot after a couple of sets.
bigfoot910
Rookie
Wilson US Open balls! These things last forever, and they provide the truest bounce and response to spin.
Craig Sheppard
Hall of Fame
You've got to be kidding--these have the fastest wearing felt of any ball. Maybe their pressure lasts the longest, but within a set or two, it's like hitting 3 little bald rocks!
I agree, us open balls don't last very long for me, I think they're the best out of the "lighter-style" tennis balls, they have the best bounce and a nice feel to them.
Grand Prix's are definitely the longest lasting, to me they're the "heavier-style" tennis ball. Thick felt and bounces o k after it starts losing pressure.
Grand Prix's are definitely the longest lasting, to me they're the "heavier-style" tennis ball. Thick felt and bounces o k after it starts losing pressure.
praetorian909
New User
Hmmm so you guys generally find Penn ATP balls to last pretty long? Because I've had two hitting partners (on separate occasions) tell me the contrary. They both said the balls were losing their bounce fast.
But I like them anyway cuz they're more yellow-y.
But I like them anyway cuz they're more yellow-y.
josephhkim
Rookie
durablity, by far, is Dunlop.
Dunlop is the best overall ball.
Dunlop is the best overall ball.
tennis_hand
Hall of Fame
what about Dublop Fort?
tennisphotog
Semi-Pro
DUNLOP Grand Prix, Slazenger Hi-Vis Wimbledon. You get what you pay for. I have been on these boards so many times explaining the difference between costco's, wal-mart's $1.79 can of balls and the ball that costs $2.75 a can. In short, more felt, better nap, more mass, result - longer rallies than the cheapo "fly-away" recreation ball. All ball manufacturers make crap balls and good balls, the difference is in the price and quality.
