The French Tennis Federation gives its approval for the approval of a ball if it meets a well-defined specifications.

  • Basically a bullet of padel must meet the following points:
  • The weight: from 56g to 59.4g
  • The diameter: from 6.35 to 6.77 com
  • Prior compression: The ball of padel is subjected to intense compression shocks carried out continuously up to a deformation of 2.54 cm or 1 inch.
  • Bounce height: from 135 cm to 145 cm

Other parameters are taken into account such as the quality, hardness or elasticity of the ball. Pressureless bullets have a thicker natural rubber core, therefore providing longer life. On the other hand, pressure balls are lighter and therefore offer better playing comfort. At the end of the results of the adidas balls homologation tests padel, these comply with federal requirements. To be approved, 10 out of 12 balls must pass the tests. This approval is mandatory for a ball to be used in tournaments and team matches taking place on French territory.

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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