TELOON PICKLEBALL BALL
 
Standard 40-hole (Outdoor) or Standard 26-hole (Indoor)
Weight: 22-27g
Diameter: 74mm (73-75mm)
Rebound: 76-86cm high if dropping from 198cm to court surface / concreate
Color: Yellow (Note: typical colors are Yellow, Orange, White or Green to ensure optimal visibility against the different court colors)
Made with reference to the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and International Pickleball Federation (IPF) Regulations
High durability & temperature resistant
 
 
26-Hole vs 40-Hole
Pickleball balls are designed for indoor and outdoor play, with outdoor balls typically having 40 smaller holes and indoor balls having 26 larger holes. This difference in hole size and number affects the ball's flight and responsiveness to wind and court surface.
 
Indoor Pickleballs (26 holes):
Purpose: Tailored for less abrasive and more controlled environment of an indoor court
Hole Size: Larger holes
Plastic: Lighter and softer plastic for more accurate shots and bounce on indoor surfaces
Flight: The ball moves slower and is easier to control, leading to longer rallies and a more strategic game
 
Outdoor Pickleballs (40 holes):
Purpose: Designed to minimize wind impact on ball's flight path, ensuring more predictable trajectories
Hole Size: Smaller holes
Plastic: Thicker and harder plastic for increased durability
Flight: The ball comes off the paddle faster and harder
 
Injection Ball vs Rotational Ball
Pickleballs are made in 2 processes, each influencing ball’s characteristics and suitability:
 
Injection Molding (2-piece Construction):
This technique involves creating two half-shells of pickleball by injecting molten plastic into molds that already have the hole patterns. Once cooled, these halves are bonded together, resulting in a ball with a visible seam around its circumference. Injection-molded balls are typically lighter and offer a higher bounce, making them ideal for indoor play on smooth surfaces. However, the seam can be a potential weak point, affecting durability.
 
Rotational Molding (1-Piece Construction):
In this process, a mold is filled with liquid plastic and rotated slowly, ensuring an even distribution of material as it solidifies into a seamless, hollow sphere. After cooling, holes are drilled into the ball. Rotationally molded balls are seamless, which enhances their durability and provides a consistent bounce. They are slightly heavier and less bouncy than injection-molded balls, making them well-suited for outdoor play where wind resistance and durability are important factors.
 
Understanding these manufacturing methods helps players choose the appropriate pickleball based on their playing environment and preferences.
 
Materials:
Common plastics used for pickleball manufacturing includes PE (Polyethylene), PP (Polypropylene), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), and TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), but they differ in their properties and applications. PE is known for its flexibility and chemical resistance, PP for its toughness and heat resistance, ABS for its strength and impact resistance, and TPE for its rubber-like flexibility and processability.