One of the great unknowns in this sport: Which padel ball lasts the longest? Well, there are many factors that influence the quality of a padel ball, but to be clear on which ball suits us, we must know the following characteristics: pressure, weight, size and bounce.
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How long do padel balls last?
Padel balls normally last between 3-5 matches, but the duration depends on many factors such as the weather, the place where you play or your playing style.
How to choose your padel ball?
Pressure: The most important characteristic to take into account. Unlike tennis balls, the pressure in padel balls is lower. It is not recommended to use tennis balls for our padel matches, since the bounce will be much higher.
- Felt: We can find balls with synthetic felt or cotton felt.
- Size: The size of the padel ball is slightly smaller than the tennis ball. 6.35 – 6.77 cm.
- Bounce: It must be slightly lower than the tennis ball, bouncing between 135 – 145 cm.
Next, we are going to try to clarify the differences between the best-known balls on the market.
Head Padel Pro +
Possibly the best-selling ball at the moment. Its behavior is the best in any weather situation and on any surface. Although its price is high (€5 per can), it is worth it if our level is intermediate or advanced. It has high durability. Official ball of the World Padel Tour. Considered one of the longest-lasting padel balls.
Head Padel Pro-S +
Very similar to the Head Padel Pro, but with extra speed. Designed for humid areas where the ball is slower. Used by the World Padel Tour in coastal events. High durability. Price: €5 per can.
Babolat Padel cOURT
Without a doubt the big novelty this past year. A magnificent ball that is eating into the competition's market share. Fantastic durability at a great price. Price: €4/can
Head CS
It is the one we normally find at our club's school. Its durability is quite acceptable together with a truly competitive price (€3.50/can). It is the cheapest ball on the market, without losing a minimum level of quality.
Bullpadel Premium Pro
It is a quite acceptable ball, used for training or medium-intensity matches. Official ball of the Madrid Padel Federation. Price: €4/can
Bullpadel Gold
A top-quality rubber, together with a very dense felt, make this ball very fast and durable. Without a doubt, it is on a par with the Head Padel Pro, although its sales numbers are much lower. Price: €5/can
At Stock Padel, you can get any of these padel balls at the most competitive prices. One way to get a better price per can is to get a case of 24 cans.
We hope we have clarified which padel balls last the longest.