--- product_id: 443992443 title: "Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships" brand: "franklin sports" price: "$1079.31" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Franklin Sports" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/443992443-franklin-sports-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-usapa-approved-official store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # USAPA & US Open official ball 40 precision-drilled holes No-seam, one-piece durability Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships **Brand:** franklin sports **Price:** $1079.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Elevate your game with the official ball of champions! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships by franklin sports - **How much does it cost?** $1079.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/443992443-franklin-sports-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-usapa-approved-official) ## 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 - • **Built to Outlast:** Seamless, one-piece molded construction resists dents and cracking for extended outdoor play. - • **Tournament-Trusted:** Officially approved by USA Pickleball and the US Open Pickleball Championships—play like the pros. - • **Vibrant Visibility:** Lava color enhances court visibility, so you never miss a shot under any light. - • **Bulk Ready for Action:** 100-ball bulk pack keeps you fully stocked for training, matches, and competitive play. - • **Precision-Engineered Flight:** 40 machine-drilled holes ensure unmatched balance and consistent spin every serve. ## Overview Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs are USA Pickleball (USAPA) approved, featuring 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight and spin. Their no-seam, one-piece molded polyethylene design delivers superior durability on outdoor courts. Sold in a bulk pack of 100 vibrant lava-colored balls, they are the official ball of the US Open Pickleball Championships, trusted by pros and amateurs 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: Great Visibility Outdoors! - A friend brought 3 of these balls to my court on Monday and we played for about 2 hours. I wasn't sure I liked the color at first, but after playing a short time I was SOLD! Great visibility, especially against the blue colors of my court. When we finished playing I immediately got on desertcart and ordered a BOX OF 100 for our summer playing. Happy to say they were in stock and shipped right away. We play on our court nearly every day and my optic yellow pickleballs were getting old and tired. But I received the order on Wednesday (2 day Prime shipping) and we are very excited to to have them for our Friday morning games and for our 4th of July Pickleball Party to kick off the summer fun!! Well made, shipped quickly, great Franklin 40X balls, highly recommended! ## Features - PREMIUM QUALITY: Franklin's X-40 outdoor pickleballs are meticulously crafted and rigorously tested to uphold our standard of premium performance and durability that has made this ball a favorite among pro and amateur players - PRECISION DESIGN: X-40 pickleballs are constructed with 40 precise, machine-drilled holes for a balanced flight pattern and tight, reliable spin that is consistent from ball to ball - DURABILITY OUTDOORS: The no-seam, one-piece construction ensures a stronger, longer lasting pickleball that resists dents and cracking on outdoor pickleball courts - USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: These official size and weight X-40 pickleballs are approved for outdoor tournament play by USA Pickleball (USAPA) and were chosen as the official ball for both the US Open Pickleball Championships and USA Pickleball - 100 BULK PACK: This bulk pack includes (100) X-40 pickleballs so you can be fully stocked up on balls for training sessions, matches, and even tournaments ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07XNJFCZV | | Age Range (Description) | All Ages | | Age Range Description | All Ages | | Ball Type | pickleball | | Brand | Franklin Sports | | Brand Name | Franklin Sports | | Colour | Lava | | Construction Type | Molded | | Core Material | Polyethylene | | Country Of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Reviews | | Item Diameter | 2.91 Inches | | Item Type Name | Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - USA Pickleball (USAPA) Official Pickleball Balls - Bulk Set of Regulation Size Outdoor Pickleballs - Official US Open Ball - Lava - 100 Bulk Pack | | Item Weight | 26 Grams | | Manufacturer | Franklin Sports | | Manufacturer Part Number | 52952X | | Material | Polyethylene (PE) | | Material Type | Polyethylene (PE) | | Model Number | 52952X | | Number of Items | 100 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Size | 100 Pack | | Sport | Pickleball | | Sport Type | Pickleball | | Stitching Type | Molded | | UPC | 025725558278 | | Unit Count | 100.0 Count | | Whats In The Box1 - Whats In The Box3 | pickleballs (100) | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Ages - **Brand:** Franklin Sports - **Colour:** Lava - **Item Weight:** 26 Grams - **Material:** Polyethylene (PE) ## Images ![Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c2aXSsIML.jpg) ![Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y15CqHLyL.jpg) ![Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PYbiSG+vL.jpg) ![Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qnDKWb3oL.jpg) ![Franklin Sports X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs - USAPA Approved - Official Ball of US Open Pickleball Championships - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716MYaC4ObL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Visibility Outdoors! *by B***. on 29 June 2023* A friend brought 3 of these balls to my court on Monday and we played for about 2 hours. I wasn't sure I liked the color at first, but after playing a short time I was SOLD! Great visibility, especially against the blue colors of my court. When we finished playing I immediately got on Amazon and ordered a BOX OF 100 for our summer playing. Happy to say they were in stock and shipped right away. We play on our court nearly every day and my optic yellow pickleballs were getting old and tired. But I received the order on Wednesday (2 day Prime shipping) and we are very excited to to have them for our Friday morning games and for our 4th of July Pickleball Party to kick off the summer fun!! Well made, shipped quickly, great Franklin 40X balls, highly recommended! ## 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.us/products/443992443-franklin-sports-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-usapa-approved-official](https://www.desertcart.us/products/443992443-franklin-sports-x-40-performance-outdoor-pickleballs-usapa-approved-official) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*