Beach tennis demands balls that retain consistent bounce and felt integrity when exposed to sand, sunlight, and salt air. Supplying these balls in bulk requires precise control over diameter, weight,
Beach tennis demands balls that retain consistent bounce and felt integrity when exposed to sand, sunlight, and salt air. Supplying these balls in bulk requires precise control over diameter, weight, internal pressure, and surface durability to meet the expectations of clubs, coaches, and tournament organizers.
The nominal diameter falls within the ITF beach tennis range of 6.54 mm to 6.86 mm, ensuring compatibility with official court equipment. Weight is typically held between 56.0 g and 59.4 g, which influences swing speed and player fatigue over extended play.
Internal pressure is maintained at approximately 0.6 bar to 0.8 bar, providing a lively yet controlled rebound off sand surfaces. This pressure range is verified through batch‑wise pressure decay testing before packaging.
The felt covering is engineered for abrasion resistance, with a nominal pile height of 2.0 mm and a tensile strength exceeding 15 N/mm², reducing fuzz loss after repeated impacts on abrasive substrates.
The core consists of a natural‑rubber compound blended with synthetic butyl to achieve a Shore A hardness of 45 ± 5, balancing elasticity and long‑term shape retention under cyclic loading.
A woven nylon‑polyester felt is adhered to the core using a water‑based adhesive system that resists delamination when exposed to humidity levels up to 80 % RH and temperatures from –10 °C to +45 °C.
Cores are injection‑molded in multi‑cavity tools, then cured at 160 °C for 12 minutes to achieve uniform cross‑link density. Each ball undergoes a three‑stage inspection: visual felt adhesion check, pneumatic pressure verification, and dimensional gauging with laser micrometers (±0.02 mm tolerance).
Statistical process control charts monitor pressure variance; lots exceeding a 0.05 bar standard deviation are diverted for rework. Final random sampling includes a rebound height test on a standardized sand‑simulated surface, accepting results between 1.10 m and 1.30 m when dropped from 2.0 m.
Clubs select these balls for their predictable flight trajectory, which reduces the need for frequent re‑racking during high‑intensity drills. The UV‑stabilized felt resists fading under prolonged solar exposure, maintaining visual contrast for line‑judge visibility.
Because the core’s elasticity is minimally affected by sand ingress, the balls retain consistent bounce even after extensive use on granular courts, lowering replacement frequency and total cost of ownership for operators.
Standard wholesale cartons contain 72 balls arranged in a 6 × 6 × 2 configuration, each carton weighing approximately 4.3 kg. Cartons are constructed from double‑wall corrugated board with a burst strength of 275 kPa, providing adequate protection against pallet stacking forces.
To mitigate moisture ingress during transit, each carton includes a polyethylene liner with a water vapor transmission rate below 0.5 g/m²·day. Pallets are stretch‑wrapped and corner‑protected, conforming to ISPM‑15 standards for international shipment.
| Parameter | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 6.54 – 6.86 | mm |
| Weight | 56.0 – 59.4 | g |
| Internal Pressure | 0.6 – 0.8 | bar |
| Rebound Height (2 m drop) | 1.10 – 1.30 | m |
| Felt Tensile Strength | >15 | N/mm² |
| Core Hardness (Shore A) | 45 ± 5 | – |
Diameter and weight can be adjusted within ITF tolerances upon request; custom tooling may affect lead time and minimum order quantity.
Please provide desired quantity, delivery destination, required packaging configuration, and any specific certification needs (e.g., ISO 9001 compliance documentation).
Each lot undergoes statistical sampling per ISO 2859‑1, with pressure, size, and rebound tests recorded; a lot acceptance criterion of ≤1 % non‑conforming units is applied.
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