Amanda Wilson
Topic Author Playing at a facility that has both indoor and outdoor courts. Do I really need different balls for each?
Indoor vs outdoor balls - do they really matter?
5 posts
Amanda Wilson
Yes! Indoor balls are softer with larger holes. Outdoor balls are harder to handle wind.
Sarah Chen
The Dura Fast 40 is the tournament standard for outdoor. Franklin X-40 works great indoors.
Jennifer Davis
Using indoor balls outside means they'll crack quickly. And outdoor balls bounce weird on indoor surfaces.
James Thompson
Just keep a sleeve of each in your bag. They're not expensive.