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X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size

X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size

Q: the box I purchased have wobbly balls. What are doing for customers that bought from the bad batch of balls?

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?

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?

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"?

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!

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Brand
Franklin
Material
Polyethylene
Color
Lava
Age Range (Description)
All Ages
Item Weight
26 Grams

🏆Official USA Pickleball approved tournament ball

⚙️40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight

🛡️No-seam one-piece construction for ultimate durability

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Description

🔥 Elevate your outdoor pickleball game with the official ball of champions!

12 PACK CONVENIENCE - Always be match-ready with a full dozen balls, perfect for training sessions and competitive play.
BUILT TO OUTLAST EVERY MATCH - Seamless one-piece design resists dents and cracking on outdoor courts, keeping you in the game longer.
CONSISTENT PRO LEVEL PERFORMANCE - Engineered with 40 machine-drilled holes for unmatched flight stability and spin control.
TOURNAMENT READY OFFICIAL SIZE WEIGHT - Approved by USA Pickleball and chosen for US Open Championships—play like the pros.
VIBRANT LAVA COLOR FOR MAXIMUM VISIBILITY - Stand out on any court with bright, easy-to-track pickleballs that keep your rallies going.

Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are USA Pickleball-approved, regulation-size balls featuring 40 precision-drilled holes and a durable no-seam one-piece polyethylene construction. Designed for consistent flight and spin, these vibrant lava-colored balls come in a convenient 12-pack, making them the go-to choice for both pros and enthusiasts on outdoor courts.

Specifications

Brand	Franklin Sports
Material	Polyethylene (PE)
Color	Lava
Age Range (Description)	All Ages
Item Weight	26 Grams
Sport	Pickleball
Item Diameter	2.9 Inches
Number of Items	12
Team Name	colorado-avalanche
League	NHL
Construction Type	One-piece
Size	12 Count
UPC	025725558261
Unit Count	12.0 Count
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	12.32 x 9.45 x 4.33 inches
Package Weight	0.63 Kilograms
Brand Name	Franklin Sports
Warranty Description	90 Day Limited
Model Name	Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs
Manufacturer	Franklin Sports
Part Number	52942X
Style	12 Pack
Included Components	Pickleballs (12)

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the box I purchased have wobbly balls. What are doing for customers that bought from the bad batch of balls?

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?

What is the orange ball I see at outdoor venues? Is that the Franklin red ball turning to orange?

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"?

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