Wilson US Open Tennis Balls

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However, players such as Petra Kvitova and Madison Keys , who tend to hit hard, flat strikes that will gather more pace off a lighter ball, have said they like the regular duty ones. I love the smell of the ball and the sound of the ball hitting the strings. The seam on the ball reminds me of the separation between the land and the ocean on earth. ” -Billie Jean King But Fritz offered a unique perspective of his own. He believes the men’s US Open balls are actually too heavy. “Whenever I’m using the ATP or the Dunlop balls we use most of the year, and then I switch to the men’s Wilson balls, they’re heavy. It doesn’t feel good on my arm, so I can’t really imagine how it would feel for the women’s players as well.” The WTA, ATP and USTA constantly work closely with players and partners to determine all aspects of the US Open, including the type of tennis balls that they recommend. Any decision to change or update what has been used in the past is made with the utmost thought and deliberation, after considering the recommendations of the tours and their player councils.

I think those balls are horrible,” Swiatek said, bluntly. “Especially after three games of really hard playing, they are getting more and more light. At the end, you can’t even serve 170 kilometres per hour because you know it’s going to fly like crazy. Yeah, I think they are pretty bad. Sorry.”questionnaire given to players at the Australian Open revealed this truth – when asked which brand they The first time I bounced the Wilson tennis ball at the US Open, I was inspired and beside myself with excitement. Seeing US Open written on the ball and knowing that it was more than just a name blew me away. ” -Todd Martin The USTA will continue to follow the recommendations of the tours and their player councils to determine which balls are utilised during the US Open." What have other players said?

Wilson has given Tennis365 the inside story on how they put their US Open ball together, with 12 stages of evolution coming together to make the perfect US Open ball. The tennis balls used at Wimbledon are unparalleled with the balls used in other tournaments and their alliance seems to be never-ending. Over the span of two weeks, more than 54,000 balls are used every year at Wimbledon. unquestioned leader for best-in-class hard court tennis ball performance. When the US Open switchedAlthough it is against the rules at most tournaments, coaching from the sidelines is common, with players given warnings or point penalties if they are caught out. Wilson: A high-quality core with limited or no fillers, premium woven felt, and a whole lot of love! I have played with both of the balls as I played mixed doubles with the men’s ball and the lighter ball for the singles,” said four-time US Open champion Martina Navratilova on Sky Sports.

Costco Online UK Limited, UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS. Registered in England and Wales No. 8055444 The US Open is the only major where men and women use different balls and, in the build-up to this year's tournament, a number of players have echoed Swiatek's comments. Slazenger has a constant engagement in developing their product. Their expertise is driven by sports scientists from Loughborough University. The Wimbledon balls use an exclusive Ultra Vis dye, which enables optimum visibility for players and spectators.Some women have issues with their arm playing with the heavier ball in the mixed doubles so it will be interesting to see how it works out now that everyone is using it in all competitions.

I've gotten a lot of coaching violations, which I found unfair. But now that it's legalised, I'm more than happy I won't have to deal with referees that are so strict and want to kind of ruin the game." A number of ATP players, including Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, were not even aware of the specific differences between the two balls, but others have played with both. “I can serve 150 miles per hour with the girls’ balls,” said Taylor Fritz, the men’s US No 1. “They fly a bit more, they’re a bit lighter.” 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.

I think that figuring it out for yourself on the court is a massive part of our sport. I just feel like we're losing an important part of tennis." In a statement, a USTA spokesperson said they provide balls based on the recommendation of the tours and their player councils: “A number of factors are considered in these decisions, and the USTA will continue to follow the recommendations of the tours and their player councils to determine which balls are utilised during the US Open.” 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 heritage shop, Slazenger has been the tennis ball sponsors at ‘Mecca of Tennis’ since the year 1902. Wimbledon and Slazenger have the longest partnership in sporting goods history. The tennis balls used at Wimbledon are revered for their exceptional bouncing qualities and excellent visibility on the court.