Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships

Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships

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
Plastic
Colour
Yellow
Age Range (Description)
Adult
Item Weight
1.1 Pounds

💪Durable plastic construction for long-lasting use

⚙️40 precision-drilled holes for perfect flight

🛡️USAPA approved for official tournament play

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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

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Description

🏆 Elevate your game with the official ball that champions trust!

BULK PACK CONVENIENCE - 12-pack supply keeps your game going without interruption
PRO AMATEUR FAVORITE - Trusted by players at all levels for reliable performance and feel
PRECISION FLIGHT CONTROL - 40 machine-drilled holes ensure consistent, balanced ball trajectory every time
TOURNAMENT READY QUALITY - USAPA approval means you're playing with the official ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships
ENDURANCE MEETS PERFORMANCE - Crafted from premium plastic for unmatched durability in outdoor conditions

Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs are USAPA-approved, featuring 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight and crafted from durable plastic. Sold in a convenient 12-pack, these yellow balls are the official choice for the US Open Pickleball Championships, designed to deliver premium performance and long-lasting play for both pros and amateurs.

Specifications

Brand	Franklin Sports
Material	Plastic
Colour	Yellow
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Item Weight	1.1 Pounds
Sport	Pickleball
Item Diameter	1 Inches
Number of Items	12
Team Name	united states
Global Trade Identification Number	00025725459896
UPC	025725459896
Batteries Included	No
Included Components	12 Balls
Material Type	Plastic
Outer Material	Polyester
Size	12 Pack
Style	12 Pack
Manufacturer	Franklin Sports
Country of Origin	USA

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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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