Which ball has the toughest fuzz?

[Ruark]

Seems like most discussions of "durability" in tennis balls refers not just to the covering, but their ability to hold pressure, etc. I use a Ballsaver to keep my practice balls fresh - it really works if you open/close it every few days. What I'm finding, though, is that the fuzz wears off WAY before the ball itself wears out, so I end up with perfectly good, responsive balls with no fuzz, which makes it hard to practice high-spin shots. These are currently Penn Championship Extra-Duty Felt. Can anybody point me to a specific make/model of ball with fuzz that will last longer?

 

[Tennisist]

Dunlop Grand Prix hold the fuzz longer than others.

 

[BaronVonSlam]

Had good experience with the pro penn marathons.

 

[FrankyRelax]

Reviving this geriatric thread. I use a corny keg to keep balls from losing their bounce with surprising success.

Any balls out there that keep their fuzz longer than others?

 

[babar]

Most of the premium price point balls, like Wilson US Open, Pro Penn, etc. are all pretty good compared to the standard Wilson or Penn or Dunlop balls.
However, I find the Dunlops in general have the best durability compared to the Wilson and Penn and Babolat.

 

[Funbun]

Most of the premium price point balls, like Wilson US Open, Pro Penn, etc. are all pretty good compared to the standard Wilson or Penn or Dunlop balls.
However, I find the Dunlops in general have the best durability compared to the Wilson and Penn and Babolat.

I actually agree Dunlops last the longest in terms of durability/playability, but the fuzz wears off just as fast as any other ball imo.

 

[Sir Weed]

Slazenger Wimbledon Ultra Vis

 

[PURETENNISsense]

Diadem's premiere Xtra duty is a solid ball and I've found it to be comparable with wilson usopen. Dunlop feel like rocks to me