--- product_id: 423707764 title: "Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball" brand: "franklin sports" price: "VT8036" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Franklin Sports" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/423707764-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 40 precision-drilled holes 26g official weight No-seam durable build Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball **Brand:** franklin sports **Price:** VT8036 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ† Elevate your game with the official ball that pros trust! ## 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?** VT8036 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/423707764-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 - β€’ **Ready-to-Play 3-Pack:** Includes three premium balls plus a sleek storage tube to keep your gear game-day ready. - β€’ **Durability That Lasts:** One-piece, no-seam construction resists dents and cracking for extended outdoor play. - β€’ **Official USAPA Approved:** Meets all USA Pickleball standards, trusted as the official ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships. - β€’ **Perfectly Balanced Play:** 26 grams and 74mm diameter ensure the ideal weight and size for competitive performance. - β€’ **Tournament-Ready Precision:** Engineered with 40 machine-drilled holes for unmatched flight consistency and spin control. ## Overview The Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are USA Pickleball (USAPA) approved and the official ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships. Featuring 40 precision machine-drilled holes and a no-seam, one-piece polyethylene construction, these 26-gram balls deliver consistent flight, reliable spin, and superior durability for advanced outdoor play. Sold in a convenient 3-pack with a storage tube, they are designed to meet the highest competitive standards and keep you playing at your peak. ## 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 Balls. - Excellent Balls. Price reasonable. Review: Great product - Great product fast dispatch very happy ## Features - OFFICIAL SIZE AND WEIGHT: These official competition-grade pickleballs are 26 grams in weight with a 74mm diameter to conform to official USA Pickleball standards - PRECISION DESIGN: The balls are constructed with 40 precisely machine drilled holes for a balanced flight pattern and tight, reliable spin - PREMIUM DURABILITY: The no-seam, one-piece construction ensures a stronger, longer lasting ball that resists dents and cracking - USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: The X-40 is approved for outdoor tournament play by USA Pickleball and was selected as the official ball for the US Open Pickleball Championships - 3 PACK: Includes (3) X-40 pickleballs with ball tube that can be used for storage when off the court ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09V1TG15G | | Age range | All Ages | | Best Sellers Rank | 20,800 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 84 in Tennis Balls | | Brand | Franklin Sports | | Color | Ember | | Construction | One-piece | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (13,551) | | Date First Available | 27 Mar. 2022 | | Department | Unisex | | Height | 3.2 inches | | Included components | (3) X-40 pickleballs | | Item display length | 9 inches | | Item model number | 52955 | | League | Pickleball | | Manufacturer | Franklin Sports | | Material type | Polyethylene (PE) | | Number of items | 3 | | Package Dimensions | 23 x 10.1 x 7.4 cm; 26 g | | Size | 3 Count | | Skill level | Advanced | | Sport | Pickleball | | Style | 3 Pack | | Weight | 136 g | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Ages - **Brand:** Franklin Sports - **Colour:** Ember - **Item weight:** 26 Grams - **Material:** Polyethylene (PE) ## 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/81x8RbLDTfL.jpg) ## 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: β€œOne-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 Balls. *by C***L on 10 May 2025* Excellent Balls. Price reasonable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by A***. on 17 October 2024* Great product fast dispatch very happy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect delivery *by M***S on 26 September 2024* Great service best price in uk no doubt ## Frequently Bought Together - Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + Pickleball US Open - 3 Packs, 12 Packs, 36 Pickleball Buckets, 50, 100 + 400 Bulk Packs of Regulation Pickleballs - Selkirk Sport SLK Halo Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle | Designed in The USA | Choose from The T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Power, The 18k Ultraweave Control, or The Kevlar Linkweave Thermoformed Pro - Vatic Pro Prism Carbon Fiber 16mm - Foam Injected Walls - Includes Paddle Cover --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/423707764-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/423707764-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*