Best Pressureless Tennis Balls
Throughout this guide, I’ve mentioned that some pressureless balls are better than others, which is undeniably true. I’ve used a variety in my ball machine, and some are noticeably more durable than others.
Furthermore, some offer a better feel and performance than others. I’ve tested those I’ve shared below and found they perform well across the board despite their nuanced differences.
Only three of the six I’ve shared are adequate for use within a ball machine, so I’ve noted that as I review them.
Premium
These first three pressureless tennis balls are the cream of the crop. Although they come with a heftier price tag, I’m happy to spend the extra money to get a quality ball that lasts.
All of these premium balls are adequate for ball machines.
Spinfire

Spinfire is an Australian company that produces some of the best tennis ball machines, but they also sell pressureless balls for use with their Spinfire Pro 2, which I’ve found excellent.
Depending on where you live, you may find they offer slightly different tennis balls, including Spinfire Juice, Spinfire Touch, and SetPoint Pulp. I’ve used all of them, and their qualities are somewhat different.
- Spinfire Juice: Slightly stiffer, fly fast, highly durable.
- Spinfire Touch: A softer rubber for a more traditional feel.
- SetPoint Pulp: Somewhere between the Spinfire Juice and Spinfire Touch.
I’m continuously impressed with the quality of Spinfire tennis balls, which take a hard beating in my ball machine and are long-lasting.
Like most pressureless balls, their felt will flatten over time, resulting in less topspin production. However, their performance remains fantastic throughout their life span. I’ve used them for a year and a half before I felt it was time to recycle and move on to the next.
It’s worth noting that Spinfire only sells their tennis balls in bulk, which makes sense because their primary business is ball machines.
Tretorn Micro X

Tretorn first started producing tennis balls in 1902, and in 1998, they introduced their Micro X tennis ball. This unique offering fills the balls with nearly 700 million air-filled plastic microcells called Expancel.
Despite the added weight, Tretorn Micro X does a great job matching the feel of a traditional pressurized tennis ball. Although their durability is excellent, I’d give the edge to Spinfire’s offerings in this department.
Due to their unique construction and fill, Micro X tennis balls make a distinct louder pop, similar to a dead pressurized tennis ball. If you can get past the sound, these are an excellent choice.
Lobster, a prominent ball machine company, is a distributor who sells these balls alongside their machines, including the Lobster Elite 2.
Relative to Spinfire, I’m a fan of how you can purchase a single can of these tennis balls, which is an excellent option if you want to try them out before buying them in bulk.
Trinity & Trinity Pro

In 2019, Wilson Sporting Goods, one of the game’s most prominent brands, introduced a new pressureless tennis ball called Trinity and kept sustainability at the forefront of their design decisions.
As a pressureless tennis ball, it lasts dramatically longer than a pressurized ball resulting in less waste. However, they also packaged these balls in fully recyclable cardboard sleeves. Finally, five percent of the profits from Trinity balls support Wilson’s global sustainability efforts.
As for their performance, Trinity tennis balls shed weight using a unique Engage rubber core that’s lighter than Wilson’s pressurized balls, allowing them to increase the thickness without adding as much weight.
As far as durability, they’re solid and sufficient for use with a ball machine, but they’re not entirely on par with Spinfire or Tretorn. However, with that said, I like the feel of these balls more, which I think are the closest match to a pressurized tennis ball on the market with excellent playability.
Trinity vs. Trinity Pro
In 2022, Wilson released an update to the original Trinity with the Trinity Pro, the same great ball with an enhanced high-performance felt that plays faster, has added durability, and improved consistency on bounces.
I recently used the updated version, and I’d say they’re right on par with the original but deliver slightly better performance for more advanced play. The difference is subtle, so if you’re unsure which to buy, I’d opt for the original as a beginner to early intermediate. As an intermediate to advanced player, I’d encourage you to spring for the Pro version.
Budget
The following pressureless tennis balls cost less, but I wouldn’t recommend them for ball machines as their durability isn’t adequate for that specific use. However, these balls are excellent options for general use and practice.
Penn
Penn is a leader in the market for pressurized tennis balls and is one of the most prevalent options on the market. Although I wouldn’t give Penn the nod as a premium pressureless tennis ball, they are a terrific option for practice and general use.
My favorite part about Penn’s tennis balls is that they’re well-rounded and deliver reliable performance. They don’t wow in any particular area, but they’re more than adequate and my top pick in this category.
Gamma
Another reputable tennis company, Gamma, produces a range of tennis accessories, stringing machines, and tennis strings. Although Gamma doesn’t specialize in performance tennis balls, they’re one of the leaders for kid’s tennis balls, which has become a big market.
As far as their pressureless tennis balls for adults go, they’re a quality option that delivers the qualities you’d expect from a pressureless ball.
The only issue I’ve had with them is that their felt doesn’t seem to hold up quite as well as the Penn balls. If you’re a solid intermediate to an advanced tennis player who hits a heavy ball, then the lifespan will be a bit shorter because you’ll burn through the felt quicker.
With that said, these are an excellent option for beginners and intermediate players who want a ball they can consistently rely on that has more terrific longevity and adequate all-around performance.
Tourna
Best known for their light blue Tourna Grips, one of the top choices for overgrips, the company also makes various accessories and products to help players get the most out of their time on the court.
One of their popular products for tennis includes pressureless tennis balls, which are a favorite among recreational players. I think these balls deliver great performance but have found more inconsistency in their manufacturing process, leading to a few duds every purchase.
If you can get past that, you should find these balls are as good as any in the budget category, but they stand out from the crowd as the low cost with a price point that’s hard to beat.
They wouldn’t be my top pick for strong intermediate to adults who will hit harder and with more topspin. However, these are an excellent option that is unlikely to disappoint for everyone else, including kids and young children.
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