Which are the best balls for playing padel?

Sometimes we overlook the most basic things. We pay so much attention to the padel racket that we forget everything else, so today we are going to try to discover which are the best padel balls on the market.

Which are the best balls for playing padel?

In the list below, we review the best padel balls currently available on the market. They stand out for their performance, bounce reactivity, durability, and uniformity when directing shots.

But first, we compare different models and answer numerous questions related to padel balls on our YouTube channel:

These are, for us, the best padel balls currently available:

Head Padel Pro 3B Balls

The Head Padel Pro are the official balls of the World Padel Tour circuit. With this presentation, there is not much more to say. If the best players in the world play with them, there must be a reason. Their precision and bounce quality attest to their professional level. In terms of durability, they also offer good performance. They are also the official balls of several regional federations, having the trust of the Spanish Padel Federation.

We can find this product in different formats. If we are regular players, we recommend buying the Head Padel Pro in boxes to achieve significant savings.

Head Padel Pro S Balls

The Head Padel PRO S are characterized as being slightly faster than the Head Padel Pro on the court and having notable durability. They are ideal for humid areas, especially those close to coastal areas, as they maintain their performance and do not “slip” on the glass.

This product is also part of the lineup of official World Padel Tour balls. The blue heart circuit used them in the events that were held in places located less than 500 meters above sea level. If you play and compete several times a week, we recommend choosing the Head Padel Pro S in boxes to save time and money when going to the courts.

Head Padel Team Balls

The Head Padel balls feature a pressurized rubber core and long-lasting felt, making it a model preferred by some players for greater control compared to the Head Pro models. It is the official ball of the Valencian Padel Federation.

If you are looking for quality padel balls but at a more contained price this is the right option. The boxes of Head Padel Team balls are also available, ideal for clubs or players who have a high consumption.

Head Padel One Balls

The Head Padel One balls are the most recommended for intermediate and professional level players for their quality-price ratio. They offer uniform flight without vibrations and adapt perfectly to the materials from which padel courts are made.

Head CS 4 Balls

This model of Head balls is perfect for coaches and tennis and padel clubs, as their enhanced felt significantly prolongs durability over the course of matches. They are one of the most classic balls from the Austrian brand and ensure quality at an economical price as they come in cans of four units.

If we are regular players, we recommend purchasing the Head CS 4 in boxes with the aim of achieving significant savings for our wallets.

Dunlop Pro Padel Balls

We are looking at some of the first balls specifically created for padel, which continue to be among the bestsellers. Many players prefer them for their high degree of control. This is a product approved by the Spanish Padel Federation, hence we also see it in tournaments outside the WPT.

Dunlop offers a total performance guarantee thanks to its vast experience in this sector, especially highlighting the good bounce and quality of the materials used to manufacture these balls. Another option from the British brand are the Dunlop Team Padel 3 Balls, which offer greater durability, a lively bounce, and vibration-free flight, ideal for padel schools.

Adidas Speed RX Balls

This model of Adidas balls is made with 50% wool for superior comfort and greater ease when striking. They are very light and offer great bounce, making them ideal for power players who frequently finish plays.

They are made with durable materials for greater longevity and are characterized by having less fuzz than usual for a reactive and uniform bounce.

Siux Match Pro Balls

The Murcian brand Siux has designed these padel balls for players seeking performance and durability on the 20×10. They are ideal for competing in high-level matches as they provide great speed to the game.

In this regard, we also find the Siux Neo Speed X3, balls intended for players who like to finish from all sides of the court, as they feature an optimized pressure of 13PI to ensure the ball’s behavior in different weather conditions.

Bullpadel Premium Pro Balls

Bullpadel has released this model of fast balls at a very economical price. They have little fuzz and are used by numerous clubs and professional players. Their performance is guaranteed over three or four matches.

The Spanish brand has also designed the FIP Next Pro Balls and the FIP Next Balls, which are used by the International Padel Federation in numerous tournaments, as well as the Bullpadel Premium Gold Balls, with anti-abrasion compounds for longer durability.

Wilson Premier Padel X 3 Balls

The world’s best players test their skills with these balls at Premier Padel, the circuit that has taken over from the World Padel Tour in 2024. They come with a new felt for greater visibility on dark courts, and are ideal for warm climates and competitions held above 600 meters above sea level.

Wilson has also designed the Premier Padel Speed X3 Balls for players looking for a faster and livelier game, as well as the Performance Padel, the brand’s most classic balls, notable for coming packaged in a red can and for their significant wear resistance. Lastly, there are the Speed X3 Padel, with a more durable core, primarily designed for slower courts.

What are the differences between tennis and padel balls?

These are the differences between tennis and padel balls:

• The diameter of tennis balls must range between 5.37 and 6.55 cm, while padel balls can be up to 6.77 cm in diameter
• Padel balls must weigh between 56 and 59.5 grams, while tennis balls can weigh slightly less, ranging from 56.7 to 58.5 grams
• The pressure of a padel ball is lower than that of a tennis ball
• The bounce generated by a padel ball is less than that of a tennis ball

How to choose a padel ball?

The most experienced padel players have their preferred brands and types. To find the right ball, we must test different manufacturers until we find the bounce and durability that suit us best.

The quality and condition of the padel balls are important factors to consider during a match. Logically, if we are going to play in a tournament, it will be the club that provides the balls to the players. But if it’s a game with friends, the responsibility is ours.

When to discard a padel ball?

If you are tennis fans, you have often heard top players complain about the balls. Too slow balls, too fast balls. Our Rafa Nadal is one of the most meticulous tennis players in this regard. But at the professional level, every detail counts and the ball is far from being a trivial matter.

The same happens in padel. If we want our game to improve and enjoy high-level matches, we cannot extend the life of the balls more than necessary.

It’s important to note that the manufacturing process for such a product is not that simple. The rubber base must be molded and inflated, then glued to the felt layer. The different materials used and the way they are bonded together define the final quality of the product.

But padel balls have a limited lifespan. Whether they are premium or training balls like the ones we’ve seen, we must monitor the bounce and the condition of the felt. If a ball starts performing differently from the first match we played with it, the most appropriate thing to do is to replace it.

What can be done to make padel balls last longer?

To ensure that padel balls maintain their performance for as long as possible, it is important to follow these recommendations:

• Avoid lifting the ball by hitting it from the ground with the racket
• Avoid getting the ball wet or damp
• Store the ball in the can immediately after finishing playing
• Avoid pressing the ball with your hand
• Avoid hitting the ball against surfaces outside the padel court
• Avoid exposing the ball to extreme temperatures

On the other hand, there is the option to use a ball pressurizer for padel balls. In recent years, various models have emerged that allow maintaining the pressure of padel balls for much longer. At Zona de Pádel, we have the best pressurizers, like this one from Pascal Box: