NikeCourt Heritage
NikeCourt Heritage
Nike Kids
HEAD x Palm Tree Crew
Babolat Viper
Type
Tennis balls can be grouped into four main categories, each designed to meet different playing needs, environments, and skill levels.
Performance (Pressurized) Tennis Balls
These are the standard balls used in all professional and competitive play. Variations exist based on the court surface they are designed for (e.g., hard court, clay, grass), each with distinct durability, felt density, and bounce characteristics. Quality also varies between models and brands, influencing how long the balls maintain their bounce, feel, and overall performance.
Semi-Pressurized Tennis Balls
These balls are designed to offer a playing experience similar to pressurized performance balls but with slower pressure loss and a longer usable lifespan. They are often marketed for recreational play, coaching sessions, and general practice, providing a balance between realistic bounce and improved durability.
Pressureless Tennis Balls
These balls are designed for maximum durability and long-term use, making them ideal for coaching, ball machines, and extended practice sessions. Since they do not rely on internal pressure for bounce, differences between products typically relate to brand construction and packaging formats. Coaches usually prefer large-quantity options such as buckets or bags of 48–72 balls, while recreational players tend to purchase smaller 3- or 4-ball packs for casual practice.
Stage Tennis Balls
Stage tennis balls are designed for junior players and developmental programs. They are color-coded (Green, Orange, and Red) with each stage corresponding to specific attributes such as reduced bounce height, slower speed, lower compression, and in some cases larger ball size. These adjustments help young players learn proper technique on appropriately scaled courts.