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What are the structural differences between indoor and outdoor pickleballs?
Core Takeaway: Outdoor balls have 40 small drilled holes and heavier walls to resist wind, while indoor balls have 26 larger holes and softer plastic for bounce on gym floors.
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USA Pickleball specifications dictate a ball weight between 0.78 and 0.935 ounces and diameter between 2.87 and 2.97 inches. Outdoor balls (like Dura Fast 40 and Franklin X-40) feature 40 small precision-drilled holes to penetrate wind shears with heavy 26-gram weights. Indoor balls feature 26 larger holes, allowing the ball to compress and grip smooth indoor gym wood or polished concrete without skidding.
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