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product_id: 59819468
title: "Pickleball-X Performance 40 Outdoor Balls"
brand: "franklin sports"
price: "€ 33.49"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Franklin Sports"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/59819468-pickleball-x-performance-40-outdoor-balls
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 40 precision-drilled holes for perfect flight Official US Open Pickleball Championship ball Seamless one-piece durable construction Pickleball-X Performance 40 Outdoor Balls

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** € 33.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your outdoor pickleball game with pro-level precision and durability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pickleball-X Performance 40 Outdoor Balls by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** € 33.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/59819468-pickleball-x-performance-40-outdoor-balls)

## 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

- • **Built to Last:** Robust seamless design withstands intense outdoor play, so you never miss a beat on the court.
- • **Ready When You Are:** Convenient 3-ball pack with reusable storage tube keeps you game-ready anytime, anywhere.
- • **Perfectly Balanced Play:** Precisely 26g weight and 74mm diameter deliver consistent control and pinpoint accuracy for all skill levels.
- • **Pro-Endorsed Excellence:** Officially recognized by USA Pickleball and the US Open, setting the gold standard in competitive play.
- • **Tournament-Grade Precision:** Engineered with 40 machine-drilled holes for unmatched spin and flight stability, ensuring every shot counts.

## Overview

Franklin Sports Pickleball-X Performance 40 Outdoor Balls are tournament-approved, precision-engineered balls featuring 40 machine-drilled holes for optimal aerodynamics and spin. With a durable seamless one-piece construction and official endorsement by USA Pickleball and the US Open, these 26g, 74mm diameter balls deliver consistent, balanced play. Packaged in a convenient 3-ball reusable tube, they are designed to withstand high-intensity outdoor matches while maintaining peak performance.

## Description

Shop Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleball Balls, Official Size & Weight, 26g, 74mm diameter, Precision Drilled, USAPA Tournament Approved, 3-Pack with Storage Tube. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

Review: A great pickleball for use outside. - A great pickleball for use outside. Having played indoor pickleball for a couple of years, I decided to give it a whirl at an outdoor court in the summer month. These balls were great, with good durability & quality. These balls are slightly heavier and more rigid than an indoor ball with smaller holes. This makes them perfect if there is a slight breeze, as the balls will not carry in the wind.
Review: Great pickleballs - Great

## Features

- TOURNAMENT GRADE PERFORMANCE - Meticulously engineered with 40 precision machine-drilled holes for perfect game and flight stability, offering consistent spin and aerodynamics in every competitive or casual match.
- UNRIVALLED DURABILITY & RESILIENCE - Featuring a robust, seamless one-piece construction, these pickleball balls withstand aggressive, high-intensity play, ensuring longevity and reliability on any outdoor court.
- OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED & ENDORSED EXCELLENCE - Proudly endorsed by USA Pickleball and selected as the official ball for the prestigious US Open Pickleball Championships, setting a gold standard in sports equipment.
- PINPOINT ACCURACY & BALANCED PLAY - Crafted to a precise 26g weight and 74mm diameter, these balls deliver exceptional balance and control, enhancing shot accuracy and consistency for players of all skill levels.
- OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE READY PACK - This three-ball pack, encased in a convenient, reusable tube, ensures you're always prepared for high-stakes sports events or leisurely play, offering peak performance right out of the gate.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XTW1BND |
| Age range | All Ages |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,440 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 16 in Tennis Balls |
| Brand | Franklin Sports |
| Color | Optic Yellow |
| Construction | Molded |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,865) |
| Date First Available | 24 Mar. 2017 |
| Department | Unisex |
| Height | 3 inches |
| Included components | Pack of 3 Pickleball Balls |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item display length | 9 inches |
| Item model number | 52821 |
| League | USAPA |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Sports, Inc. |
| Material type | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Number of items | 3 |
| Outer material | Polyester |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm; 28 g |
| Seasons | Fall/Holiday |
| Size | Pack Of 3 |
| Sport | Pickleball |
| Style | 3 Pack |
| Weight | 136 g |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Ages
- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Colour:** Optic Yellow
- **Item weight:** 28 Grams
- **Material:** Polyethylene (PE)

## Images

![Pickleball-X Performance 40 Outdoor Balls - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v3jWr-AlL.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:

“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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great pickleball for use outside.
*by I***N on 30 November 2025*

A great pickleball for use outside. Having played indoor pickleball for a couple of years, I decided to give it a whirl at an outdoor court in the summer month. These balls were great, with good durability & quality. These balls are slightly heavier and more rigid than an indoor ball with smaller holes. This makes them perfect if there is a slight breeze, as the balls will not carry in the wind.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pickleballs
*by B***1 on 7 November 2025*

Great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As advertised
*by L***E on 20 December 2025*

As advertised

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*