Wilson US Open Tennis Balls

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In football coaches can shout, even though there's 11 grown men on the field and they should know what to do. They probably know the tactics, but he's still talking." 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. 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. 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.” A word of warning: do not buy pressureless balls if you’re planning on using them for anything other than training. Pressureless balls are designed for use in ball machines and for basket drills, so are made to be long-lasting and capable of taking a beating.

The Wilson US Open tennis ball is a staple of any club you’ll play at. It’s a popular choice for lots of players because it’s long-lasting and plays consistently well across different court surfaces and play styles. Wilson: The tennis ball goes through three different compression mould phases – the first to mould the half-shell, the second to mould and pressurize the core, and the third to adhere the felt. Selecting the felt is where a lot of the play characteristics come from. There is an incredible amount of technology that goes into the entire production process, from felt to core. Once we have a concept and have gone through the processes of making a tennis ball- we are continually testing – existing and new concepts – we are always trying to learn and improve.As a young American kid with a strong passion for tennis, playing at the US Open was my first real dream. The first time I bounced the Wilson tennis ball at the US Open, hands down my favorite tournament, the ball became a symbol for the realization of that dream. ” -Brad Gilbert

This is a big change from Head’s ATP outing since that ball is excellent for more methodical match players and feels like it’s been designed to create spin where a player has imparted none. Dunlop’s ATP Championship ball is one of the best balls if you like to hit big and play flat shots. Most of all, it’s well balanced. Using this ball against a slower, more defensive player won’t give you an unfair advantage, and spins can still throw a real spanner in the works. These are super-consistent for about five hours on carpet and hard court, but when they die, they go extremely flat and they don’t bounce—they roll. 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. The Wilson tennis ball always stood out for a number of reasons – great company and great ball. The best was looking down at the Wilson brand, next to the US Open logo – our home country Slam! I remember always taking a few cans home with me because they represented a can full of memories that would last a lifetime. The best souvenir from the US Open in my opinion! ” -Kathy Rinaldi Other players on tour are relatively easy-going on the matter. “I’m fine with it,” said Coco Gauff. “Whatever the majority wants, I’m cool with it.” Swiatek explained that the lighter balls can contribute to more unforced errors which, in turn, can make matches more unappealing to watch.Rubber material is heated and cut into pieces, called slugs, which are then molded into half-shells.

WTA spokeswoman Amy Binder told the Associated Press: external-link "The basis behind using the regular felt ball was that it limited the potential of arm, shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries.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.” That has taken tennis legend Martina Navratilova by surprise, as she told Sky Sports that the heavier ball used by the male players may give female players some physical challenges. I’m personally not a huge fan. I don’t see why we couldn’t switch to extra duty. I played with them when I’m at home or when I can’t find any balls. They just don’t fly as much. But it’s easier said than done, so hopefully the player council can work on that.”