---
product_id: 44887920
title: "Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size"
brand: "franklin sports"
price: "€ 25.00"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Franklin Sports"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/44887920-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-official-ball-of-usa
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
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# 40 precision-drilled holes for balanced flight USAPA approved for official tournament play One-piece durable construction resists dents & cracks Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** € 25.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your outdoor game with the X-40 — where durability meets precision! 🏅

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** € 25.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/44887920-franklin-sports-x-40-outdoor-pickleballs-official-ball-of-usa)

## 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 Outdoor Play:** One-piece rotational molding ensures superior durability against dents and cracking.
- • **Tournament-Ready Official Ball:** Endorsed by USA Pickleball and chosen for US Open Championships.
- • **Compact 3-Pack with Travel Tube:** Stay game-ready anywhere with easy storage and transport.
- • **Vibrant Optic Yellow Visibility:** High-visibility color keeps you ahead in fast-paced outdoor matches.
- • **Consistent Pro-Level Performance:** Engineered with 40 precision holes for predictable flight and tight spin every rally.

## Overview

Franklin Pickleball X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the gold standard for serious players, featuring 40 machine-drilled holes for balanced flight, a tough one-piece design for long-lasting durability, and official USAPA approval for tournament play. This 3-pack in optic yellow ensures high visibility and comes with a convenient storage tube, making it the essential choice for competitive and recreational pickleball enthusiasts alike.

## Description

desertcart.com : Franklin Sports Pickleball-x Performance 40 Outdoor Balls-Optic Yellow : Sports & Outdoors

Review: The Indispensable Standard for Outdoor Play - As someone who genuinely lives on the pickleball court, having reliable equipment isn't a preference—it’s a necessity. The Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the gold standard for a reason. From the moment you serve, the flight is true, offering predictable speed and a consistent, high-bounce off the court face, making every rally feel authentic and competitive. The 40 precision-drilled holes ensure that they cut through the wind effectively, minimizing drift on those breezy days that are inevitable in outdoor play. I’ve hit these with powerful serves and vicious third-shot drops, and they maintain their shape and integrity beautifully, far outlasting many other brands I’ve tried. However, let’s be honest about the one thing every dedicated player knows: you can never, ever have enough pickleballs. Even with the durability of the X-40, balls get lost in the bushes, occasionally crack under extreme force, or are simply needed for high-volume drilling. If you’re serious about the game, stocking up on these is essential—not just because they're great, but because having a full inventory is the only way to ensure the game never stops. If you’re looking for a ball that delivers official, tournament-level performance and holds up play after play, the X-40 is the one to get.
Review: Best pickleball - Best in the game with multiple color options fairly durable but after quite a bit of use and smacking em around they do eventually crack. Bounce is great. Can get some really good spin with these balls.

## 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 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
- 3 PACK: This set Includes (3) X-40 pickleballs with ball tube that can be used for transportation and storage when off the court

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XTW1BND |
| Age Range (Description) | All Ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1 in Pickle-Ball Balls |
| Brand | Franklin Sports |
| Brand Name | Franklin Sports |
| Color | Optic Yellow |
| Construction Type | Rotational Molding |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (24,882) |
| Date First Available | March 24, 2017 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00025725459803 |
| Included Components | Pickleball Balls(3) |
| Item Diameter | 2.9 Inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.02 x 3.15 x 3.06 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| League | USAPA |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Sports |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Outer Material | Aluminum |
| Package Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 52821 |
| Size | 3 Pack |
| Sport | Pickleball |
| Stitching Type | One-piece construction |
| Style | 3 Pack |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 025725459803 |
| Unit Count | 3.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 Day Limited |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Ages
- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Color:** Optic Yellow
- **Item Weight:** 0.12 Kilograms
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

![Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs - Official Ball of USA Pickleball, APP Tour + US Open - Regulation Size - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v3jWr-AlL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Indispensable Standard for Outdoor Play
*by A***S on October 14, 2025*

As someone who genuinely lives on the pickleball court, having reliable equipment isn't a preference—it’s a necessity. The Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs are the gold standard for a reason. From the moment you serve, the flight is true, offering predictable speed and a consistent, high-bounce off the court face, making every rally feel authentic and competitive. The 40 precision-drilled holes ensure that they cut through the wind effectively, minimizing drift on those breezy days that are inevitable in outdoor play. I’ve hit these with powerful serves and vicious third-shot drops, and they maintain their shape and integrity beautifully, far outlasting many other brands I’ve tried. However, let’s be honest about the one thing every dedicated player knows: you can never, ever have enough pickleballs. Even with the durability of the X-40, balls get lost in the bushes, occasionally crack under extreme force, or are simply needed for high-volume drilling. If you’re serious about the game, stocking up on these is essential—not just because they're great, but because having a full inventory is the only way to ensure the game never stops. If you’re looking for a ball that delivers official, tournament-level performance and holds up play after play, the X-40 is the one to get.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best pickleball
*by K***R on February 14, 2026*

Best in the game with multiple color options fairly durable but after quite a bit of use and smacking em around they do eventually crack. Bounce is great. Can get some really good spin with these balls.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Performance Pickleballs — But Not for Cold Weather
*by J***R on January 5, 2026*

The Franklin Sports X‑40 Outdoor Pickleballs give a great response off the paddle — very consistent and satisfying on every hit. They’re also easy to control when adding spin, which makes rallies a lot more fun. The bright optic yellow color is a big plus too, making the balls easy to track on the court. The only downside is durability in cold weather. They tend to crack more easily when the temperature drops. In normal conditions, though, they play really well. Overall, a strong choice for outdoor play as long as you’re not in the cold.

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