--- product_id: 423707764 title: "X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball" brand: "franklin sports" price: "€ 39.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Franklin Sports" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/423707764-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved-pickleball-balls store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 40 precision-drilled holes 26g official weight one-piece durable design X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball **Brand:** franklin sports **Price:** € 39.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Serve like a pro with the official US Open pickleball! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball by franklin sports - **How much does it cost?** € 39.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/423707764-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved-pickleball-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 - • **Ready-to-Play 3-Pack:** Comes with three premium balls and a sleek storage tube—stay game-ready wherever you go. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Seamless, one-piece polyethylene construction resists dents and cracking, built to endure your most intense matches. - • **Official USAPA Approved:** Meets strict USA Pickleball standards with 26g weight and 74mm diameter—trusted by pros at the US Open. - • **Feel the Championship Edge:** Join the elite players who trust the official US Open ball and elevate your outdoor pickleball experience. - • **Tournament-Ready Precision:** Engineered with 40 machine-drilled holes for a perfectly balanced flight and consistent spin every serve. ## Overview Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the official USAPA-approved balls used in the US Open Pickleball Championships. Weighing 26 grams with a 74mm diameter, these balls feature 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight and spin. Their seamless, one-piece polyethylene design ensures superior durability, making them ideal for competitive outdoor play. Sold in a convenient 3-pack with a storage tube, the X-40 is the trusted choice for serious pickleball enthusiasts. ## Description The USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED X-40 balls are one of the finest balls ever created for the sport of pickleball. Using only the best PE material and our advanced single piece design, this ball will withstand hours of the most aggressive play. The X-Performance 40 balls deliver a superb flight path thanks to the precision of our machine drilled holes. Perfectly weighted and sized, these balls will certainly impress anyone on the court! The X-40 is now the Official Ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships! Review: Quality - After a few sessions these balls split … Review: Initially thought these weren’t genuine - As these are to be used in this years English Open I thought I’d try some. The ones I received had a visible & tactile seam, unlike others I was shown at a recent PB event. Naturally I thought mine were fake as the outdoor ball is ‘one-piece’. I contacted Franklin & they confirmed the balls were legitimate X-40's and that mine had a normal mold mark that wears away quickly once you start playing. (They are one-piece & the mold mark is because the mold is in two pieces to enable the ball to be removed). So, as I have seen other balls with no visible mark yet mine had what looked & felt like joins, I have to put it down to manufacturing batch variation. However, I note some other reviewers also thought theirs were fakes. ## Features - OFFICIAL SIZE AND WEIGHT: These official competition-grade pickleballs are 26 grams in weight with a 74mm diameter to conform to official USA Pickleball standards - PRECISION DESIGN: The balls are constructed with 40 precisely machine drilled holes for a balanced flight pattern and tight, reliable spin - PREMIUM DURABILITY: The no-seam, one-piece construction ensures a stronger, longer lasting ball that resists dents and cracking - USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: The X-40 is approved for outdoor tournament play by USA Pickleball and was selected as the official ball for the US Open Pickleball Championships - 3 PACK: Includes (3) X-40 pickleballs with ball tube that can be used for storage when off the court ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09V1TG15G | | Age Range Description | All Ages | | Age range (description) | All Ages | | Ball Type | Pickleball | | Best Sellers Rank | 8,100 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 55 in Tennis Balls | | Brand | Franklin Sports | | Brand Name | Franklin Sports | | Colour | Ember | | Construction Type | Molded | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,246 Reviews | | Included Components | (3) X-40 pickleballs | | Item Diameter | 74 Millimetres | | Item Type Name | Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Official Pickleball Balls - Regulation Size Outdoor Court Pickleballs - Official Pickleball of US Open - Ember - 3 Pack | | Item Weight | 26 Grams | | Item weight | 26 Grams | | League Name | Pickleball | | Manufacturer | Franklin Sports | | Manufacturer Part Number | 52955 | | Material | Polyethylene (PE) | | Material Type | Polyethylene (PE) | | Model Number | 52955 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Warranty | 90 Day Limited | | Size | 3 Count | | Sport | Pickleball | | Sport Type | Pickleball | | UPC | 025725562923 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Ages - **Brand:** Franklin Sports - **Colour:** Ember - **Item weight:** 26 Grams - **Material:** Polyethylene (PE) ## Images ![X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved Pickleball Balls - Official US Open Ball - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81x8RbLDTfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐ Quality *by A***R on 20 May 2026* After a few sessions these balls split … ### ⭐⭐⭐ Initially thought these weren’t genuine *by P***M on 3 May 2023* As these are to be used in this years English Open I thought I’d try some. The ones I received had a visible & tactile seam, unlike others I was shown at a recent PB event. Naturally I thought mine were fake as the outdoor ball is ‘one-piece’. I contacted Franklin & they confirmed the balls were legitimate X-40's and that mine had a normal mold mark that wears away quickly once you start playing. (They are one-piece & the mold mark is because the mold is in two pieces to enable the ball to be removed). So, as I have seen other balls with no visible mark yet mine had what looked & felt like joins, I have to put it down to manufacturing batch variation. However, I note some other reviewers also thought theirs were fakes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid quality, but cracked quickly *by A***R on 24 May 2026* Reliable quality, but I do find that Franklin balls crack more easily than most manufacturers that I have tried. ## Frequently Bought Together - Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + Pickleball US Open - 3 Packs, 12 Packs, 36 Pickleball Buckets, 50, 100 + 400 Bulk Packs of Regulation Pickleballs - Selkirk Sport SLK Halo Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle | Designed in The USA | Choose from The T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Power, The 18k Ultraweave Control, or The Kevlar Linkweave Thermoformed Pro - Vatic Pro Prism Carbon Fiber 16mm - Foam Injected Walls - Includes Paddle Cover --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/423707764-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved-pickleball-balls](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/423707764-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-usa-pickleball-usapa-approved-pickleball-balls) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*