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Franklin Sports X 40 Pickleballs Approved Review

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2.3
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Description of Franklin Sports X 40 Pickleballs Approved

OFFICIAL SIZE AND WEIGHT: These official competition-grade pickleballs are 26 grams in weight with a 74mm diameter to conform to official USA Pickleball standards. PRECISION DESIGN: The balls are constructed with 40 precisely machine drilled holes for a balanced flight pattern and tight, reliable spin. PREMIUM DURIBILITY: The no-seam, one-piece construction ensures a stronger, longer lasting ball that resists dents and cracking. USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: The X-40 is approved for outdoor tournament play by USA Pickleball and was selected as the official ball for the US Open Pickleball Championships. 3 PACK: Includes (3) X-40 pickleballs with ball tube that can be used for storage when off the court.

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This is the ball of choice in Surprise and Prescott. I play several days a week and sometimes try different colors in the evening for the evening game. I have a problem with yellow balloons at sunset, this color works a little better for me in the evening. It was a great price for this ball and I can use it for training. This ball bounces around in warm weather, cold weather affects bounce. In warm weather, they last longer than in cold weather, they crack after a couple of days of use in the…

Pros
  • Sport
Cons
  • Negative is present

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Break easily, terrible in cold weather.

Franklin does not endorse these balls. I play with a group of 3.5-4.5 players - some of them hit hard, others are more agility oriented. We play outside on hard courts and are used to playing with DURA and TOP balls (subject to availability). We usually have a few days of play on Dura or Top, but these Franklins broke in just a couple of games. In colder weather (mornings) these things fall apart almost instantly - literally almost explode on heavy impact. We broke 6 in one morning with a group

Pros
  • Sports and outdoor activities
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Franklin X-40 vs. Dura Fast 40 (vs. Onix)

Check Order: Review Review (Quick Read) Review Update (4-13-2021) Full Review (Long Read) Summary: This a review can Save a lot of time learning about balls, but here's a summary if you don't want to read the full review. For a 4.0+ game, consider Dura Fast 40 in preparation for certain tournaments, but only expect about 2 games per ball, which I think is quite annoying. 95% of players will definitely choose the Franklin X-40 (except for Dura tournament prep, of course). If you just want the…

Pros
  • Sports and Game Lounge
Cons
  • Reliability