The balls used in official competitions are those approved by the FIP for the game of Padel.

The ball must be a rubber sphere with a uniform outer surface of white or yellow color.

Its diameter must measure between 6,35 and 6,77 cm.

The ball must weigh between 56 and 59,4 g.

A rebound between 135 and 145 cm should be measured when the ball is dropped on a hard surface at a height of 2,54 m.

The ball should have an internal pressure between 4,6 kg and 5,2 kg per 2,54 cm². Another type of ball can be used when the Padel is practiced at an altitude greater than 500 meters above sea level. The characteristics must be identical to those above, except for the rebound which must be greater than 121,92 cm and less than 135 cm.

Source: FIP regulations translated by the French-speaking association of padel Belgian

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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