The ball
A padel ball is a rubber sphere between 6.35 cm and 6.77 cm across, weighing 56.0 g to 59.4 g. A new ball dropped from 2.54 m must bounce between 135 cm and 145 cm.
Bestimmung 1: Approved balls for competitions
Official competitions use balls approved by the FIP for padel.
Bestimmung 2: A rubber sphere
The ball is a sphere made of rubber.
Bestimmung 3: An even outer surface
The outside of the ball has an even, uniform surface.
Bestimmung 4: Colour of the ball
The ball may be white, yellow or another colour, as long as it contrasts clearly with the colour of the court surface.
Bestimmung 5: Size of the ball
The ball measures between 6.35 cm and 6.77 cm across.
Bestimmung 6: Weight of the ball
The ball weighs between 56.0 g and 59.4 g.
Bestimmung 7: Bounce of a new ball
A new ball dropped onto a hard surface from a height of 2.54 m must bounce back up between 135 cm and 145 cm. That is a little over half the drop height.
Bestimmung 8: Pressure inside the ball
The pressure inside the ball must be between 4.6 kg and 5.2 kg per 2.54 square cm, as the FIP text states it.
Bestimmung 9: Balls for high altitude
Where play is more than 1000 m above sea level, another type of ball may be used.
Bestimmung 10: Bounce of altitude balls
A ball used at altitude should bounce more than 121.92 cm and less than 135 cm.
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What colour can a padel ball be?
White, yellow or another colour, as long as it contrasts clearly with the court surface.
How do I know if a ball is too flat?
The rule test is a drop from 2.54 m onto a hard surface: a new ball must bounce between 135 cm and 145 cm.
Why do some clubs at altitude use different balls?
Above 1000 m the rules allow a different ball that bounces between 121.92 cm and 135 cm.