Ball deterioration
Equipment
tim gerg Asked 1 year ago
I know there are specifications on the bounce height of the ball after it is dropped to make sure it is legal, but I would assume over time the bounce deteriorates. What would be the thinking of when a ball should no longer be used?
Alois Rosario Answered 1 year ago
Hi Tim,
The official rule for bounce tests involves dropping a ball from a height of 30.5 cm onto a standard steel block and it should bounce up approximately 23 to 26 cm. While not every player may use this method at home, observing a noticeable difference in bounce during play is usually a good indicator that the ball might need to be retired. For casual play, as long as the ball isn't cracked or deformed, it will still be fine to play with.
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