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Pickleball balls

A pickleball ball is nothing like a ball from other racket sports. It's hard plastic, hollow, with holes across the whole surface. That design shapes the bounce, the speed and how the ball behaves during a rally.

At a glance they can look much the same. They aren't. Some are made for indoor courts and others for outdoor ones. Pick the right one and the ball feels more consistent in the conditions you actually play in.


What types of pickleball balls are there?

Type Features
Indoor Fewer holes and a feel suited to covered courts.
Outdoor Tougher, and built for wind and harder surfaces.
Training Made for frequent use in lessons and practice sessions.
Competition Used in tournaments and official matches, depending on the rules that apply.

Indoor and outdoor balls

The most obvious difference is usually the holes, how many and how big. Outdoor balls cope better with wind and with constant hits on harder surfaces. Indoor balls behave in a way that suits covered courts.

That's why many players keep different balls for different places.


When should you change the balls?

Wear shows up in small ways. Some balls bounce less evenly or get slight dents after a lot of hours on court.

If you train and play often, it's common to replace them regularly so the feel stays steadier during rallies.


A small part of every match

The racket gets most of the attention when people talk about pickleball gear. The ball matters too. Switch models and the speed of the rallies can change, along with the general feel on court.

Once they find a ball they're comfortable with, many players tend to stick with the same one.


Pickleball balls at Time2Padel

At Time2Padel you'll find pickleball balls for indoor and outdoor play, in different formats for training, matches and competition. There are options for individual players, clubs and schools looking for gear that suits the sport.