The Dura Fast-40 Pickleball: Why It’s The Tournament Ball Everyone Wants (2024)

It’s the pickleball professional pickleball players demand to use in tournament play. The Dura Fast-40 from ONIX Pickleball is the fastest ball on the market due to its material and rotomolded construction.

Professional pickleball player of Team ONIX, David Furman states it is the perfect ball to play the game as it was intended and “no tournament should be played with any other ball.” This is a statement we hear often from pickleball athletes all over. Furman adds, “The sleek and durable characteristics of the Dura Fast-40 allows for an all-around game to players at every skill set. The ball plays hard and fast for those that like a set pace, while the ball also still has easy touch and maneuverability for those players that prefer control and precision.”

The dynamic play that the Dura Fast-40 pickleball creates comes from the ball’s patented hole pattern design and its turbulent bounces. The Dura demands clean ball strikes with every swing in order to play at the top level. Pickleball players must hit the sweet spot on their ONIX paddles for ultimate control of play.

“We work hard to ensure that pros on tour have a first-class playing experience that is consistent across the board and meets professional standards of play,” said Connor Pardoe, CEO and commissioner of the PPA. “The Dura Fast-40 is the pros’ competitive ball of choice because of its functionality and playability, making it an easy choice as the Official Ball of the PPA Tour.”

Lucy Kovalova, a top professional ONIX pickleball player, shares, “I really love playing with the Dura Fast-40 ball because it is fast, maneuverable, and performs very well in all weather conditions. Also, it most definitely rewards the better player on the court during play. That is why it is being considered the best tournament ball on the market.”

Other pickleballs level the playing field for players and are more forgiving than the Dura Fast 40 pickleball; which emphasizes the reasoning why our professional players prefer the Dura, it is made for the better players of pickleball.

Another professional ONIX pickleball player, Ryan Trefry, states that he also favors the Dura Fast 40 pickleball for his play and it is “hands down the best tournament ball out there. It is the fastest and by far the most consistent ball. Due to these factors, it rewards the higher skilled player on the court.”

What our athletes have said also prove why the Dura is the official ball of the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Pickleball Canada Tournaments. You can choose between neon green and yellow in color and these pickleballs come in a four pack or a 100 pack for those that want to stock up. If pickleball isn’t your sport, Dura Fast-40 pickleballs are multi-useful and can also be used for baseball and softball training drills.

Another one of our professional ONIX Pickleball athlete’s, Altaf Merchant, says he loves the Dura Fast-40 because the “ball has a unique texture that helps players produce spin without sacrificing speed.”

ONIX wants all pickleball players to play with the best pickleball on the market and be sure to recommend it to all other players as well. The detail put into making this ball and the whole process creates the longest lasting, highest quality pickleball on the market today.

The Dura Fast-40 Pickleball: Why It’s The Tournament Ball Everyone Wants (2024)

FAQs

What ball is used in most pickleball tournaments? ›

The Dura Fast 40 is used in most tournaments. Tournaments can you any ball though. Usually the tournament lists the type of ball that will be used for that tourney. USAPA.org has a list of all tournament approved balls.

What is the golden rule pickleball? ›

Golden Pickleball Rule #1 – Fully Engage Your Body

Now what does it mean to have your body full engaged when you play? It means that you need to move your feet, split step, have good footwork getting to the ball, but also have good footwork between when you're hitting the ball and the next time you hit the ball.

What 3 sports is pickleball most similar to? ›

What sport is pickleball most similar to? Pickleball is a combination of three sports: tennis, badminton, and ping pong (table tennis). It is played on a badminton sized court with an approximate tennis height net (2 inches lower) and what can be thought of as an enlarged ping pong paddle.

How do I know if I am a 3.0 pickleball player? ›

A 3.0 player can hit a medium-paced forehead and backhand, can serve with depth and accuracy, can control a dink rally, can hit a medium-paced third-shot drop, and can hit a medium-paced volley with direction as well as understanding the fundamentals of the game, positioning and has played in tournaments.

How do you know if you are good at pickleball? ›

A pickleball player's skill level is determined by looking at physical and strategic abilities, namely control, consistency, and adaptability. Physically, this includes forehands, serves, dinks, volleys, etc. Strategically, this includes adaptive play styles, pace control, tactical placement, etc.

How do you know what skill level you are in pickleball? ›

Pickleball players' ratings are typically determined by how well they execute certain types of shots and their ability to understand the game itself. Every aspect of how an individual plays pickleball is factored in when determining what their rating is going to be.

What ball does the App Tour use? ›

The multi-year renewal agreement is spotlighted by the Franklin X-40 ball becoming the official and exclusive ball of the APP Tour and APP Next Gen Series in 2024 and beyond.

What is the best format for pickleball tournament? ›

The round robin format is a popular choice for small to medium-sized tournaments. In this format, each player (or team) plays against every other player (or team) in their group. The players are then ranked based on their win-loss records, with the top players advancing to the next round or the finals.

Is there a difference in pickleball balls? ›

Material: Indoor pickleballs are made from a softer plastic, while outdoor pickleballs are made from a harder, more durable plastic that can withstand rougher surfaces like concrete or asphalt. Size: Indoor and outdoor pickleballs are the same size, with a diameter of about 2.9 inches.

What is the most prestigious pickleball tournament? ›

Minto US Open Pickleball Championship

The biggest pickleball competition in the world is the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships. The competition has taken place at East Naples Community Park in Naples, Florida, since 2016.

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