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product_id: 299756816
title: "Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs, Yellow"
brand: "franklin sports"
price: "£16.25"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/299756816-plastic-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-yellow
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# USAPA approved official tournament ball 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight Rotationally molded one-piece construction for durability Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs, Yellow

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** £16.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏓 Elevate your game with the official ball pros trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs, Yellow by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** £16.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/299756816-plastic-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-yellow)

## 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

- • **Vibrant Visibility:** Neon yellow color makes tracking the ball effortless on any court
- • **Built to Last Outdoors:** Durable polyethylene resists dents and cracking for all-season play
- • **Consistent Flight & Spin:** 40 machine-drilled holes ensure every shot feels professional and precise
- • **Convenient 3-Pack with Tube:** Includes a sleek storage tube for easy transport and protection
- • **Tournament-Ready Performance:** Official USAPA size and weight, trusted at the US Open Pickleball Championships

## Overview

Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the official USAPA-approved balls used at the US Open Pickleball Championships. Featuring 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight and reliable spin, these neon yellow balls are rotationally molded from durable polyethylene to resist dents and cracking on outdoor courts. Sold in a convenient 3-pack with a storage tube, they deliver consistent, tournament-grade performance for serious players and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

The standard for professional and amateur play alike, the Franklin X-40 pickleball balls are engineered for high visibility, multi-surface performance, tight spin, balanced flight, and precise control. A seamless one-piece construction makes these balls durable enough for outdoor play with the versatility for multiple surfaces and play types. Highly visible colors make them easy to track. 40 precision-drilled holes deliver true, consistent flight. Built from durable polyethylene to outperform and outlast the competition season after season. Use in conjunction with Franklin paddles for an unmatched experience.

Review: Best Quality - Best quality, no doubts...
Review: Superb - Superb

## Features

- THE STANDARD ON COURT: USAP approved, chosen as the official ball for both the US Open Pickleball Championships and USA Pickleball, and engineered for official size and weight, these pickleball balls deliver consistent performance for both pro and amateur players
- PRECISION ENGINEERED: 40 precise, machine-drilled holes help maintain tight, consistent spin and a balanced flight path, offering a mix of pace and control for different player types. Official weight: 26g. Official size: 74mm
- SINGLE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION: A seamless one-piece construction makes these balls ideal for play on concrete, asphalt, and other outdoor surfaces. Designed for durability, they perform best on authentic pickleball courts and in average temperatures
- HIGHLY VISIBLE: Never lose sight and stay in control of every rally. The X-40 ball comes in a range of bright, high-contrast colors, making it easy to track and react from baseline to kitchen to net
- FRANKLIN SPORTS: We believe Sports Make Life Better. Since 1946, Franklin Sports has been dedicated to making sports inspiring, fun, and accessible for all. We collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship to our products across the world of sport

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XTW1BND |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Ball Type | pickleball |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,009 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ) #2 in Pickleball Balls |
| Brand | Franklin Sports |
| Brand Name | Franklin Sports |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Construction Type | Rotational Molding |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,073 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00025725459803 |
| Item Diameter | 74 Millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Franklin Sports Outdoor Pickleballs - X-40 Pickleball Balls - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved - 3 Pack Outside Pickleballs - Optic Yellow - US Open Ball |
| Item Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| League Name | USAPA |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Sports |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 52821 |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Material Type | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Model Number | 52821 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Size | 3 Pack |
| Sport | Pickleball |
| Sport Type | Pickleball |
| Team Name | united states |
| UPC | 025725459803 |
| Unit Count | 3.0 Count |
| Whats In The Box1 - Whats In The Box3 | Pickleball Balls(3) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Colour:** yellow
- **Item Weight:** 0.12 Kilograms
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

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![Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs, Yellow - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71roVd1PB6L.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Quality
*by P***A on 29 April 2026*

Best quality, no doubts...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb
*by A***Y on 15 February 2026*

Superb

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good
*by C***R on 30 January 2026*

Up to the mark

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*Last updated: 2026-05-26*