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Curated pickWilson US Open Extra Duty WRT106200
US Open official balls in hard-court extra duty felt; a can for a stocking or a case for the season.
Wilson's US Open Extra Duty balls, USTA and ITF approved and built for hard courts. A can for a stocking, a four-pack for a serious player, a case for the whole family.
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Reviewed by XmasGoat Editorial · Updated
Every tennis player opens a new can more often than they would like and pays for it every time. A gift of good balls is not a filler; it is a real saving for someone who plays weekly, and it says you noticed what they actually do with their Saturdays.
The verdict
Balls are a commodity, so buy the ones the recipient would buy themselves at their best, and buy enough of them to be noticed. The four-pack or case turns a token into a season's supply.
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Extra duty felt is heavier and lasts longer on abrasive hard courts. Regular duty felt is lighter and fluffs less on clay and indoor surfaces. For most Canadian and US club courts, extra duty is the standard choice.
For most club players a can is good for a few sessions before the bounce drops noticeably, which is why a four-pack or a case is the practical gift size. Unopened cans keep their pressure for a long time.
Wilson describes the US Open ball as the tournament's official ball. The retail can is the same product line sold to players; the tournament itself uses fresh balls at set intervals.
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