Kenko Standard Training Balls – Black

Kenko Standard TSSBK-V is the black training soft tennis ball, the same model as the white Standard in a colour that stands out against light surfaces and indoor walls. Coloured balls are bought by schools and coaches who work with children, because they are easier to follow while learning, and a coloured ball is simply more fun for a child. It weighs 30–31 g and measures 66 mm across, the same as the tournament ball. PSTA events are played with the white ball; black is for practice and lessons. The ball is natural rubber with a valve. It holds pressure for a few weeks, then you top it up with the Kenko pump, which has a needle like a volleyball pump. Kenko recommends this pump for its valve balls. A correctly inflated ball dropped from 150 cm bounces to 70–80 cm. It comes as a 2-ball pack or a box of 12, where each ball works out cheaper. Supplied through the official Nagase Kenko distribution.