Wilson Balls US Open
Here’s everything you need to know about the Tennis balls used and their brand at the US Open.
The Wilson US Open tennis ball is the official ball used at the US Open for the past 40 years and it has a rich history. Wilson Sporting Goods has been the official ball supplier for the US Open since 1979. The ball has undergone several modifications over the years to improve its performance and durability.
The original Wilson US Open tennis ball was introduced in 1979 and was made with a unique felt material to enhance visibility for players and spectators. Since then, Wilson has continued to innovate and refine the ball’s design, making improvements to its core construction and felt material to meet the demands of professional players and different court surfaces.
The US Open tennis ball has become known for its consistent bounce and durability, making it suitable for fast-paced and intense matches at the tournament. As the tournament’s official ball, it has become an iconic part of the US Open’s history and is recognized by players and fans worldwide.
The US Open tennis balls are not reused during official tournament play. Each ball is used for a limited time during a match and is replaced regularly to ensure consistent performance.
Professional players hit the ball with such force and spin that it quickly loses its optimal playing characteristics, including the bounce and felt texture. Therefore, new balls are regularly introduced to maintain fair and consistent conditions throughout the matches. After being used in the tournament, the balls may be sold to the public as souvenirs or recycled for other purposes.
It is worth noting that the balls used for the men’s and women’s events are different in terms of features. The extra-duty tennis balls used for the men’s competition are developed for hard, abrasive court surfaces, Extra Duty tennis balls have a thicker felt woven a bit looser around the core to withstand shearing while the women use regular-duty tennis balls which are developed for softer surfaces – like clay or indoor courts.
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