Balls Tennis Discount Tennis Gear

Tennis balls come in two major types; pressureless and pressurized. Pressurized tennis balls boast a core that is hollow and filled only with air. There are sporting goods manufacturers who use nitrogen to fill the hollow core because nitrogen tends to last longer. Once you’ve opened the can, pressurized tennis balls will lose pressure in around a month. Once this happens, the balls lose their “bounce”, or becomes “dead” as they say. Conversely, pressureless tennis balls boast a solid core and are handy for those who do not play regularly. Pressureless balls never lose their bounce and the only real wear-out effect comes when the fuzz (or felt) wears off. Pressureless balls do not have to be replaced nearly as often as their pressurized counterparts.

 

Did you know that there are even tennis balls designed for people who live in a high altitude? It’s true. When you live at an altitude that’s greater than 4000 feet, a specialized ball must be used to reduce bounce. Regular ball choices become way too “bouncy” at high altitudes. Not only that, another tidbit of info you may not know is that the “fuzz” on a tennis ball serves an athletic purpose. The felt creates the friction that makes topspin and backspin possible, thus creating competitive excitement and making the game that much better!