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title: "Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size"
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# Bulk pack of 100 balls for nonstop play 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight No-seam one-piece construction for ultimate durability Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** KSh65034
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Elevate your game with the official ball that never quits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** KSh65034 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Stay Fully Stocked:** Generous 100-ball bulk pack keeps your game going without interruption
- • **Pro-Level Precision:** 40 machine-drilled holes ensure consistent spin and flight every time
- • **Built to Last Outdoors:** Seamless, one-piece design resists dents and cracking on any court
- • **Trusted by All Skill Levels:** Preferred by pros and amateurs alike for unmatched performance
- • **Official Tournament Standard:** Approved by USA Pickleball and used in US Open Championships

## Overview

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 construction. Sold in a convenient 100-pack, these balls deliver consistent flight and spin, making them the official choice for top tournaments like the US Open.

## Description



## Features

- PREMIUM QUALITY: Franklin's X-40 outdoor pickleballs are meticulously crafted and rigorously tested to uphold our standard of premium performance and durability that has made this ball a favorite among pro and amateur players
- PRECISION DESIGN: X-40 pickleballs are constructed with 40 precise, machine-drilled holes for a balanced flight pattern and tight, reliable spin that is consistent from ball to ball
- DURABILITY OUTDOORS: The no-seam, one-piece construction ensures a stronger, longer lasting pickleball that resists dents and cracking on outdoor pickleball courts
- USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: These official size and weight X-40 pickleballs are approved for outdoor tournament play by USA Pickleball (USAPA) and were chosen as the official ball for both the US Open Pickleball Championships and USA Pickleball
- 100 BULK PACK: This bulk pack includes (100) X-40 pickleballs so you can be fully stocked up on balls for training sessions, matches, and even tournaments

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Franklin Sports |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Color | Ember |
| Age Range (Description) | All Ages |
| Item Weight | 0.06 Pounds |
| Sport | Pickleball |
| Item Diameter | 2.91 Inches |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Construction Type | One-piece, molded construction |
| Size | 100 Pack |
| UPC | 025725559138 |
| Unit Count | 100.0 Count |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.25 x 15.2 x 12.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 3.52 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Franklin Sports |
| Warranty Description | 90 Day Limited |
| Model Name | Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Sports |
| Part Number | 52953X |
| Style | 100 Pack |
| Included Components | pickleballs (100) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Material:** Polyethylene (PE)
- **Color:** Ember
- **Age Range (Description):** All Ages
- **Item Weight:** 0.06 Pounds

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Franklin X-40 vs. Dura Fast 40 (vs. Onix)
*by T***G on August 15, 2020*

Review order:Review summary (quick read)Review update (4-13-2021)Full review (long read)Summary:This review might save you a lot of time researching balls, but here's the summary if you don't want to read the full review... For 4.0+ play consider the Dura Fast 40 when preparing for certain tournaments, but expect only about 2 games per ball, which is quite annoying in my opinion... for 95% of players, definitely go with the Franklin X-40 (except when preparing for a Dura only tournament of course). If you just want the ball to last and last year after year and don't care at all about egging or quality of play consider the much softer and much slower and much bouncier Onix ball. The Onix ball is so soft that I can't recommend it for typical play, but it is actually an excellent choice when introducing new players to the game and it is often the preferred ball in 65+ play if mobility becomes a common issue because extra bounce = extra time to get there, but in my area many older players seem to play the X-40 just fine.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Update: 4-13-2021:Popularity: Almost everyone in my area is playing the Franklin X-40 in every park. I finally saw a Dura in play yesterday, but it's been a long time! Outdoor tournaments in my state are now about 60% X-40 and about 40% Dura (Washington), so even in tournament play the Dura seems to be going out pretty quick.Seasonal durability of X-40: for the first year I don't think my group cracked a single X-40 (despite having a faster paced game), but using that same batch of balls this Spring, they've all been dropping like flies so now my 1 year old batch of X-40's probably isn't much more durable than brand new Dura's (very annoying to deal with those cracks). I just bought new X-40's yesterday and I'll be discarding the few X-40's that are left from last year when the new stock arrives. It will be new X-40's for me once a year from now on assuming quality doesn't slide... fresh manufacturing is apparently very important, so hopefully Franklin will keep their runs moderate, and maybe that's what Dura did wrong.(?)* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Full review:This review will focus largely on the physical & quality comparisons between the Franklin Outdoor X-40 pickleball and the Dura Fast 40 pickleball, but I'll also give a summary of my impressions from the mouth of experts and supplement also by my own amateur impressions and measurements.Dura hole specs: 16 drilled holes @ 0.325" & 24 drilled holes @ .264"Franklin hole specs: 40 drilled holes @ 0.288"Both balls have 40 holes with an average hole size of 0.288", but the Dura ball has a far more randomized hole pattern. I personally didn't notice any difference in spin characteristics or any notable advantage to the randomized hole pattern of the Dura.Franklin weight: 26gDura weight: 25gBoth balls are rotationally molded in one continuous piece so the seam is just as strong as the rest of the ball on either ball... the appearance of a seam is on the outside of the ball only but the visual molding mark is not actually separated in any way in the middle of the ball and the inside of the ball will likewise appear 100% seamless on either ball, so no true seam exists (both balls are true "1-piece" balls). The Dura ball has much smoother molding marks w/ no plastic flashing like the Franklin... this is primarily cosmetic but quality in this regard definitely goes to the Dura.Subjective color preference: in the shade I think the Dura "Neon" color looks better (see pic), but in typical full sun the green tint looks dingy on the Dura ball in my opinion, and I feel the Franklin "Optic Yellow" is a crisper color that's probably a little more visible. These are the only 2 ball colors I have to compare. I would prefer more dye to be used for a green ball so it still looks green in full sun because in my experience with disc golf and ball golf neon green is the most visible color and neon pink is good too... with these 2 options I'd pick the yellow... the green tint on the Dura is so subtle in full sun it ends up looking more like a dingy yellow rather than a green. A more apples to apples comparison would be Dura's yellow option but I'm pretty confident Franklin would win that contest also based on the notably higher translucency in the plastic used by Dura. Color: Franklin wins.Franklin X-40 country of origin: ChinaDura Fast 40 country of origin: Vietnam- - EXPERT INSPIRED IMPRESSIONS - -From what I've gathered, expect much longer play per dollar out of the Franklin and expect very little life out of the Dura. Dura's are supposed to be a little harder/better/faster, but they often only last a few games based on everything I've read and heard. For older players consider the Onix over either of these balls... softer balls bounce higher and hit slower which allows more time to get to the ball for longer rallies... the Onix seems to be the favorite for play in older aged groups.Based on expert advise from the "pickleball kitchen" youtube channel...Best performance award (fastest, hardest): Dura Fast 40Best Value (also w/ great performance): Franklin Outdoor X-40 - - - except high level players should opt for the Dura due to tournament requirements (note: this observation may be outdated... check tournaments in your state to verify what local tournaments are still using the Dura in your area and which tournaments have switched to the X-40)Longest lasting, but soft and bouncy: OnixNote: I have not seen a single outdoor tournament publish the Onix as their ball.My personal recommendation for most players based on a lot of reviews and some research and a close look would be to skip the Dura and go straight to the Franklin X-40 until you're playing tournaments... if/when you advance to the level of playing serious tournament play I don't think it would take long to transition muscle memory and power from the Franklin outdoor ball to the Dura ball and a lot of money and annoyance can be saved w/ the Franklin over the very brittle Dura... Franklin X-40 balls don't last very long either (according to some... possibly old stock), but compared to the Dura it's a notable improvement strongly worth considering even if you're a quality buff like myself.Manufacturing quality: Dura winsMaterial durability: Franklin easily wins and Onix lasts much longer still if you don't mind a notably slower game (more similar to indoor) and more egging.Quality of play: Mixed... many elite players prefer the extra speed of the Dura, but I prefer the consistency of virtually everyone using the same ball and even more notably, I'd rather sacrifice just a little speed to get the higher consistency / predictability / reliability of an uncracked ball and I find it distracting to look for cracks all the time.Value (w/o sacrificing much): FranklinDespite the long read, I'm hoping this helps the reader save some time in selecting a pickleball, especially for players new to the game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome balls for outdoor play
*by G***G on June 20, 2025*

I will preface this review by saying I’m no expert pickleball player. I recently started playing pickleball with a group of friends, and when we first started, we were using cheap balls that came in a starter pack with paddles and balls. The first time we tried these Franklin X-40s, there was an immediate difference. Having a ball that has consistent bounce is a game changer. The bright yellow color is great for visibility outdoors. I know there are other colors available, but the yellow is all I’ve tried. When the balls are brand new, they are smooth and do tent to “skip” a bit on the playing surface, but after just a couple games they are scuffed and worn enough that they no longer skip on spin shots. As far as durability, I can’t say for sure how long the balls last. I initially bought a 3 pack and we played a few hours per week for about 2 months with those. I eventually thought they might be getting a bit less bouncy, but again we are beginners and don’t have much to compare to other than the cheapest balls vs these. Overall, I would definitely recommend, and the price is great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Purchase!
*by B***  on June 17, 2025*

I’ve been playing pickleball regularly for the past year, and these balls are some of the best I’ve used. The bounce is super consistent, and they hold their shape really well, even after hours of play on outdoor courts. They have just the right weight and feel—not too hard, not too soft—and they fly straight without wobbling. They fly SUPER fast too! I’ve noticed they don’t crack as easily as some cheaper brands, which is a huge plus, especially if you’re playing in warmer temps. Whether you’re just getting into the game or play competitively, these balls are a great choice. The yellow is super vibrant and incredibly easy to track on the court. I’ll definitely be ordering another set when I need more!

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