All balls used in league matches, etc., are pressurised, so it makes sense to practice with them, too. Otherwise, you’ll be in for a nasty surprise come match day as they fly through the court far more than pressureless balls. Avoid Buying From Shops That Don’t Sell Balls Often

The WTA has always utilized regular felt balls for hardcourt play, and we have now begun to hear from a select number of our athletes that they would like to consider a change to using the extra duty ball," Binder said. "The basis behind using the regular felt ball was that it limited the potential of arm, shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries. This is something that we will continue to monitor and discuss further with both our athletes and our sports science teams."

Comments: These balls are as good as any I've ever used. They do feel a slightly lighter and livelier than some other brands I've tried, but nothing too dramatic. Among her long list of issues with the balls, Swiatek argued that they lead to increased errors and a less impressive product: “Right now we play powerful, and we kind of can’t loosen up our hands with these balls. I know that there are many players who complain, and many of them are top 10. We make more mistakes, for sure. So I don’t think that’s really nice to watch.” Comments: They feel the best in your hand and feel even better when they come off your strings. I pretty much refuse to play with anything other than U.S. Open. At the end, you can't even serve at 170kmh [105mph] because you know it's going to fly like crazy. They are pretty bad. There has also been a mixed response to the decision to allow in-play coaching at the tournament for the first time.

The women use Wilson US Open regular duty balls in New York, while the men use Wilson US Open extra duty balls. Comments: Worst ball on the market. Heavy and the lowest bouncing of anything out there. This is a potato, not a tennis ball. Jessica Pegula, the US No 1, believes they yield more errors: “I feel like the first couple weeks there are a lot of double faults, because the balls are just kind of flying a bit more,” she said. Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur , known for her crafty ball striking, said she will "play with any ball" but added: "It would make sense if we played with the same balls as men, because that's what we do in other Grand Slams. I see their point." The WTA’s decision to use the Wilson Extra Duty tennis ball was made months in advance of the US Open and is a decision based on careful consideration by all parties.

Gamma Tennis Balls

Comments: Probably the only balls that have stayed consistent throughout the years. They don't last long and it drops off in playability immediately, not gradually. But it's still one of my favorite balls to play with in terms of the feel, playability and consistency. There must be a tradeoff when designing balls for playability and durability. Get the 4 ball cans, that one extra ball will make your session more enjoyable until the very end. Shop recreational tennis balls and kids tennis balls, available in single 3 or 4-ball cans, as well as cases of 18 and 24.