Choosing the right ball is an extremely important aspect of playing tennis. The level of sophistication, age and skill of the player should be taken into consideration.
Tennis balls affect the speed and precision of the bounce, control and comfort of the game. Professional players are well aware of this, so for them, the selection of the ideal equipment is one of the most important aspects of playing tennis. Even the most carefully selected equipment is not able to decide on the victory, but it can significantly affect the course of the game.
Companies engaged in the production of tennis balls have introduced many categories and parameters according to which they can be selected. In the offer you can find equipment specially prepared for tournaments, training and learning to play tennis. A distinction is also made in the age category, as balls with a lower degree of hardness and a larger circumference are made for children who start training on the court.
Color is also important. The brighter the ball, the better it will be visible to the player and the spectator. You should choose balls from the best and most well-known sports brands and carefully read the detailed product description.
To play tennis, you also need a ball, how to choose the right one? Well, for adults there are two types available…
Published by POWER TENIS – Tennis Academy – HEAD Test Center Wednesday, December 5, 2018
The first type of tennis balls that can be found on the market are high pressure balls. Their production involves combining two halves of the ball in a very high-pressure atmosphere using a gas that remains inside the ball, reaching up to six atmospheres. Pressurized balls must be packed in hermetically sealed packaging so that the gas they contain does not escape.
This type of ball is mainly used by professional players who often change balls during the match. You can then hear the characteristic sound of opening a can with a new set of balls. Such frequent changes result from the high impact force of the balls, in which the volume of gas is systematically reduced. Such technology of creating tennis balls allows them to reach very high speeds, even up to 250 km/h. “Pressure balls” are light and relatively soft, making it easier to rotate the trajectory of their flight. This type of ball is used during the biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
Balls made of thicker rubber, which makes them much harder and heavier than pressure balls. The weight not only affects playing comfort, but also makes it difficult to control the flight. The lack of gas in the filling of non-pressurized balls allows them to be used longer. This type of balls is recommended for people who play occasionally or during training. Non-pressurised balls are also recommended for those beginning their adventure on a tennis court.
An alternative to balls without pressure, which make it difficult to maintain control of the game, are balls created with the youngest players in mind. Soft balls are much softer than standard balls. This allows the youngest players to train freely, slowly gaining strength in their muscles. Low pressure balls have thin walls, thanks to which they are very light. The pressure contained in the ball allows for more control over impact and rotation.
This type of ball bounces low on the court, allowing the lowest learners to play freely. The version for the youngest players, those under the age of 5, is a ball made of sponge. Lightweight and flexible ball will not hurt the little one, and facilitate the coordination of movements and independent piercing it to the other side of the court.
When choosing tennis equipment, it is worth taking advantage of the offer of the best companies that manufacture sports equipment. The list of brands that perform well both at the amateur level and are leading among the best players in the world includes Wilson, Penn, Prince and Dunlop. Each of them prepares equipment for players at three levels: professional, championship and recreational. The nature of the equipment selected can be freely customized.
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