What's the difference between Padel and Tennis balls?

Padel balls are slightly lower-pressure and a touch smaller, so they bounce lower/slower and feel more controlled—ideal for the smaller court and glass walls. Tennis balls are higher-pressure with a livelier, higher bounce for the bigger tennis court.

Key differences

• Pressure & bounce: Padel = lower pressure, lower/firmer bounce. Tennis = higher pressure, higher bounce.
• Size/feel: Padel balls are marginally smaller and feel “deader” for control; tennis balls feel springier.
• Felt/durability: Padel uses denser/shorter felt to cope with walls/fencing.
• Variants: Padel balls come in “faster” or “slower” options for temperature/altitude.
• Mixing: Don’t use tennis balls for padel—play becomes too fast and wall rebounds behave incorrectly.