40-Hole TPE Injection Molded Outdoor Pickleball – 74mm / 26g / USAPA Spec
Product Description
Precision injection-molded from high-elasticity TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), this outdoor pickleball features a 40-hole aerodynamic pattern, regulation 74mm diameter and 26g weight, meeting USA Pickleball (USAPA) size/bounce/hardness limits. TPE’s rubber-like rebound recovers faster than standard PE—giving a livelier “pop”, truer flight in wind, and 20–30% better wear resistance on asphalt and concrete. Built for rec play, club drills, school PE, and machine feeders; available in OEM colors, pad-print logos, and 3/6/12/48-pack configurations.
Key Features & Advantages
1. TPE Material = Livelier Than PE, Softer Than PP
TPE blends rubber elasticity with thermoplastic processability (Shore A 60–90 over-mold feel). Compared to rotomolded PE: faster impact recovery, louder/crisper acoustic feedback, and wider temp tolerance (−10°C to 50°C) without going brittle. Compared to PP: less brittle, better grip on paddle face for spin.
2. 40-Hole Outdoor Pattern, Wind-Stable
Smaller, precision-drilled 40 holes cut wind drift and keep trajectory linear on outdoor courts. True bounce (30–34″ rebound from 78″ drop per USAPA) batch-to-batch thanks to CNC drill jigs.
Regulation 74mm / 26g
Diameter 74mm ±0.5mm, weight 26g ±0.3g, Shore D 40–50 hardness—matches USAPA outdoor ball spec. Not a “training-only” oddball; legal for sanctioned rec leagues and club round-robins.
4. Injection Molded = Consistent & Cost-Efficient
Two-piece mold with equatorial seam (honest spec, not seamless). Cycle time 15–25s yields tight weight tolerance (±0.3g) and uniform 40-hole spacing. The practical B2B advantage: lower MOQ, faster turnaround, and customizable Pantone colors vs rotomold tooling.
5. High-Visibility & OEM Ready
Optic yellow / green / orange / white / pink options for court tracking. Pad-screen logo, mesh bag, OPP blister, or kraft box packaging configurable. Same TPE platform, your brand on the ball.
