9 Best Tennis Balls UK 2024 | Babolat, Wilson and More

Wilson are one of the brands leading the charge when it comes to making environmentally-friendly tennis products. Their Triniti balls come in 100% recyclable packaging, which helps reduce their environmental impact over other options.

To make up for the non-pressurised container, Wilson have developed new techniques and materials when making the ball itself. For example, the Engage core made of new plastomer material lasts up to four times longer than a regular ball, as well as providing good levels of spin, feel and control for the player.

Wilson are one of the best-known names in tennis and they have created a reliable, exceptionally high-quality option for the US Open. The can itself is resealable, which is not only better for storage and transport but it prolongs the life of the balls, too.

The ball is best used on hard courts, although you can also use it on clay surfaces. The hard core and extra-duty felt on the outside make this ball one of the most durable in the sport. The playing experience you'll get out of it is incredible too, with a fast speed and reliable bounce.

Babolat's second entry in our top ten, and with the French Open Tennis Ball they've brought some Grand Slam quality to the mass market. These are the balls that are used in the French Open at Roland Garros, and as such are perfectly suited for playing on clay courts. 

They have an increased core pressure and therefore will play a little bit faster than many other balls and bounce higher. They are very durable as well, and will stand up to the pressures of top-level play without losing any of their consistency or quality.

As the name suggests, Dunlop's Tournament Select all-court balls are an excellent choice if you're going to be playing across a range of services and want the ease of using the same balls.

Featuring the brand's 'HD core', a high-specification build that's a step up from their previous Fort range, they have a consistent bounce and excellent water-repelling properties, too. They're a great pick for tennis players of both beginner and intermediate standards.

The first Dunlop ball in our top ten impressively has the International Tennis Federation (ITF) seal of approval, as well as being endorsed by the ATP Tour. The ball falls in the mid-range category in terms of quality and durability, and can happily be used by beginners and intermediates across all surfaces. 

The balls won't respond to players trying to spin the ball as much as the versions ranked higher on our list, but they are a good investment for recreational players.

Penn is a well-established name in the tennis world, and although they're perhaps more common in the USA, their balls are available in the UK as well at a slightly higher cost. 

These balls are the 'regular-duty' version, and as such are a good choice if you are looking for a ball with consistent bounce and speed that will not fade quickly once you start using them. They are designed for clay and hard courts, so regular grass or turf court players may want to look elsewhere!

The HEAD Radical is a great ball for those starting to play tennis, playing recreationally or even coaching. 

They can be generally used on any court surface both indoors and outdoors, and will provide a consistent bounce but will not be as responsive if you want to apply spin to the ball. Overall, their durability is average compared to the top ranked balls, so higher-level or more frequent players may find themselves replacing them sooner than they'd like. 

Coming in a pack of 12 with a mesh carrying bag, this is an affordable way to stock up on pressureless balls to use for drills, group sessions, or in a tennis ball machine. 

Being pressureless and made of wear- and pile-resistant rubber and polyester means that whilst they will last a long time, they are also rather heavy. In this case, they probably are best kept for beginner practice only, and purchased alongside a lighter, pressurised set rather than in replacement of one.