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product_id: 123411614
title: "Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball"
brand: "franklin sports"
price: "VT28224"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Franklin Sports"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/123411614-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# One-piece rotational molding 26g official weight 40 precision-drilled holes Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** VT28224
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Elevate your game with the official ball of champions!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** VT28224 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/123411614-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved)

## Best For

- franklin sports enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted franklin sports brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bulk 12-Pack Value:** Stay in the game longer with a dozen premium balls ready for endless matches.
- • **Vibrant Optic Yellow:** High-visibility color keeps you focused and ahead on any outdoor court.
- • **Consistent Pro-Level Flight:** 40 machine-drilled holes ensure balanced, predictable ball trajectory every time.
- • **Durable One-Piece Construction:** Rotational molding creates a stronger, longer-lasting ball that withstands intense outdoor play.
- • **Official USAPA & US Open Approved:** Play with the exact ball trusted by top tournaments and pros worldwide.

## Overview

The Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the official USAPA and US Open approved balls, engineered with 40 precision-drilled holes and a one-piece rotational molded design for unmatched durability and consistent flight. Weighing 26 grams with a 74mm diameter, these optic yellow balls come in a convenient 12-pack, perfect for serious outdoor pickleball players seeking pro-level performance and reliability.

## Description

The X-40 is the official pickleball of USA Pickleball and the US Open Pickleball Championships.The X-40 Performance Pickleball is a premium quality ball that will play well on any outdoor surface. This ball delivers the best in-game flight out of any ball on the market thanks to our machine drilled holes. The accuracy of the machine drilled holes will assure that each ball will play consistently one after another. The X-40 is the best pickleball on the market, try it for yourself today!

Review: Good quality balls - Good quality balls. Fast service. Very Happy!
Review: Fast outdoor play - Very fast ball -like it and the colour

## Features

- OFFICIAL SIZE AND WEIGHT: 26 gram weight; 74mm diameter
- BALANCED flight pattern due to 40 precisely machine drilled holes
- ONE-PIECE construction with rotational molding creates a stronger, long lasting ball
- BULK package includes 12 balls-stay playing on the court longer!
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074P8MZW9 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Ball Type | pickleball |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,372 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 69 in Tennis Balls |
| Brand Name | Franklin Sports |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Construction Type | One-Piece Rotational Molded |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (13,809) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00025725459896 |
| Included Components | (12) Pickleballs |
| Item Diameter | 2.91 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Official Pickleball Balls - Regulation Size Outdoor Court Pickleballs - Official Pickleball of US Open - Optic Yellow - 12 Pack |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| League Name | USAPA |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Sports, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 52828X |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 52828X |
| Number of Items | 12 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Set Name | X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs (12 pack) |
| Size | 12 Count |
| Sport Type | Pickleball |
| Stitching Type | No Stitching |
| UPC | 025725459896 |
| Unit Count | 12.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Ages
- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Colour:** Yellow
- **Item weight:** 500 g
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

![Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ttt0pVlCL.jpg)
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![Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818Ozh6feDL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: the box I purchased have wobbly balls. What are doing for customers that bought from the bad batch of balls?**
A: I’m done buying X-40s. Purchased a dozen 4 months ago and have had them replaced 3 times by the seller.  Every dozen has had 8 or more that wobble uncontrollably out of the box. 

I would highly recommend anyone in the market for a pickleball to look elsewhere until Franklin acknowledges this problem and fixes it.

**Q: I just received these balls and there is an obvious seam on the outside where the two halves meet. Is this what rotationlly molded should be?**
A: I had the same question, but got the answer from one of their representatives:

“One-piece balls, like the X-40, are rotationally molded and will feature a mold mark where the two halves of the mold come together - similar to the edge of a waffle coming out of a waffle iron. We have this excess material removed so that it does not impact performance, but there is still a visible mark. You will notice the inside of the ball is smooth and does not feature the typical plastic weld you see on two-piece balls like our X-26.”

**Q: What is the orange ball I see at outdoor venues? Is that the Franklin red ball turning to orange?**
A: I see on Amazon FOUR (4) ball colors now (7/8/2021) for the outdoor Franklin 40's (F40's).  Yellow and Pink have both been around for at least fours years now.  However, they now have TWO Orange colored ones that they call 'EMBER' and 'LAVA' which look like two different shades of Orange to me.  I have not  tried the new colors.  They do look nice.
Finding the Orange or Lava and Ember in smaller quantities may take some looking around.  They do have them all on Amazon in bulk though (a hundred at a time) cheaper than than by the dozen for sure. 
 I see too, Ben Johns, #1 ranked men's player, is now advertising the F40's.
  
Seems most of the venues with the better 3.5 players and up, seem to prefer the F40's, I think because they play close to the Dura 40's, but don't break as quick and are much less expensive.  

Some report some of these balls have a wobble problem.  I am going to explore that some more.  I thought it was an optical illusion, but now think maybe not.  
Still, I like these balls the best for the outdoors for the play and the money.  I'd play the dura 40's if I had money to burn. I do not.

**Q: Will these last when not in use? Want to buy 100 and keep a fair amount stored until I need them - will they "go bad"?**
A: Not a direct answer to your question but out of the 100 I bought 50% had imperfections/dimples/out of round.
I have not even gotten an reply or correspondence from Amazon or the manufacturer other a request to answer your question...LOL!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality balls
*by A***R on 4 March 2026*

Good quality balls. Fast service. Very Happy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast outdoor play
*by A***N on 3 May 2026*

Very fast ball -like it and the colour

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Balls.
*by C***L on 10 May 2025*

Excellent Balls. Price reasonable.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-12*