Why Head Padel, sponsor of the WPT for balls, offers 2 styles of balls? The Pro and the Pro S. In an interview with Sanyo Gutiérrez, world number 1 and very keen on material, we understand why.

Let's take a few minutes so that you choose the best your future balls.

The story begins with the Head Pro. A performance ball for all players of padel. With the evolution of sport, physical capacities and above all, in front of the expectations of spectators, the Pro S.

La Head Pro is a heavier ball, with less pressure. This ball is perfect for dry areas, in the countryside or mid-mountain. It is notably used in tournaments like Madrid, at an altitude of 700 meters.

La Head Pro S is lighter but is harder (more pressure). It has been designed to play in areas close to sea level, with humidity, to keep the game lively.

What happens if we reverse the balls according to the zones? A Pro at sea level would make the game too slow, the outflows of bullets would be more rare and the equipment as well as the joints of the arm would suffer more. A Pro S in Madrid would be the top for big hitters like Paquito Navarro, Juan Lebron or Ale Galan, the game would be really accelerated, and less spectacular.

As Sanyo says in this video, there is really a difference between these two types of balls. As we see in advertisements, when making a shot, several things come to mind: what ball, Pro or Pro S, sea level or altitude etc ...

So if you want a slower game that promotes exchanges, choose the Head Pro. If you prefer fast play, go for the S.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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