Franklin X-26 Performance Indoor Pickleballs

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60Mixed or Average

Balls: There are ok

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Not Good for Hardwood Gym Floors: The X-40 is hands down my favorite outdoor ball so I am not anti-Franklin or anything like that. Unfortunately, these balls skid like crazy on hardwood gym floors. The ball will come in and bounce but stay low and speed up. I played with the blue color which does show up against the floor but frequently gets lost around waist level - that's a major problem. I am sure there is a floor these must be designed for but it is definitely not a hardwood gym floor. **

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Review of Franklin X-26: These balls crack very easily. I've probably thrown away a dozen in the last 3 weeks.***PBC Response*** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Every ball is not designed for every player or environment. Please reach out to our customer service team by phone or email for more information on how to return these with in 30days . - Anastasia, PBC Team

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20Generally Unfavorable

Bought for indoor at our Rec Center: These balls had no bounce, "dead", my plans were to replace the indoor balls at our Rec Center to start our Cold Weather season (more indoors). 12 people c/o these, asking "Where are the old balls", so I switched them back. Not sure what to do with these balls, thinking about taking them to Second Chance Dog Shelter. I have used Franklin before. I emailed Pickleball Central to see if they knew of any issues but never heard back from.***PBC Response*** Tha

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40Generally Unfavorable

Counter-sunk holes are bad design, plastic low quality: Spend your pickleball dollars elsewhere. I've bought 6 of these balls (2 cans of 3), and the quality is severely lacking. In one game (we don't smash very much) we split 2 of these balls down the seem. Even when new, they bounce weirdly off the large indented holes. The counter-sunk holes look neat visibly, but I think they affect the bounce and grip of the ball. Overall the design and plastic construction is poor. I've played with c

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60Mixed or Average

Just OK!: These balls are adequate but nothing special!

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Franklin indoor balls: Favorite indoor ball. Nice feel and durability.

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40Generally Unfavorable

Orange indoors balls: I ordered orange balls and the bag said they're orange, however, they've very light and look pink. My friends said they're Barbie balls. Wouldn't buy again.

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40Generally Unfavorable

Franklin x-26 indoor : Very inconsistent bounce, okay for practice

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Franklin Indoor Balls: These balls are rubber balls and not worthy to be used indoors or outdoors. I'm so disappointed in them. Definitely won't be using these or even purchasing more!

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Pickle balls: Awesome ball!

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Pickleball: I ordered orange pickleball and received a lighter color. ( lava ) we needed balls so I kept them. They were not marked as USPA approved.

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20Generally Unfavorable

Franklin 26 indoor Pickleballs : I purchased 100 balls and they break during the 1st to 3rd games. Unfortunately they are the worst quality of balls I have ever experienced. I would imagine it is a quality control issue. Very disappointing. ***Pickleball Central Response*** Thank you for sharing your experience. We believe this is likely a defect issue as it has not affected the majority of our X-26 customers. Our customer service team will be reaching out to you shortly to address potential

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Franklin x-26 balls: liked them

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Surprised: I was going to send these back because I thought I was getting bright orange balls and these are actually a washed out salmon color. Let me tell you, they magically appear much more vivid on the court. I love how live these balls are - responsive and fast! They do take a little time to adjust to but they're lots of fun once you do.

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Franklin X-26 Performance Indoor Balls: I ordered these orange balls and similar to other comments, they were unfortunately salmon/faded pink color. I could have lived with that but very slow bounce unlike other balls that I have purchased in the past. Very disappointing...

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Defective product: I ordered the orange indoor balls and the ones I received were a very faded peach color. They didn't bounce well and definitely weren't visible on the court. I tried to return them but Pickleball Central hasn't been cooperative at all. ***PBC Reply*** Hi Jean, thanks for the feedback! Customer Service will be reaching out to you momentarily to discuss potential resolution. Best wishes - The Pickleball Central Team

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Indoor Pickleballs: Good indoor pickleballs. These are well constructed pickleballs.

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Franklin x26 indoor balls : The balls are ok. I am very unhappy with the color. It's portrayed as a bright orange, which I wanted, but the balls are actually more of a pastel melon color. Hard to see in indoor lighting.

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40Generally Unfavorable

Balls not very sturdy: Our club ordered a bunch of these, and within a day or two five or six had cracked. At three dollars apiece that adds up.

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80Universal Acclaim

PB ball performance and color: Ball plays well, though have only used for a few games so far, so not sure about durability. My only complaint was I ordered this is their "Orange" color for use on indoor gym wood floors. The color is more Salmon colored and does not contrast nearly as much as other more traditional Orange (darker) ball colors.

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Best Pickleballs EVER!: Used another brand previously—:won’t go back!

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Franklin X-26 orange balls: Balls are peach, not orange and are breaking while new

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Franklin X-26 orange balls: Balls are peach, not orange and are breaking while new

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Easily visible for indoor play.: The thickness of the balls means when they land directly on one of the holes, the ball will bounce off in an unexpected direction. Has anyone else noticed this?

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Great ball : Plays well and lasts

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Great indoor ball. : Withstand aggressive play

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Indoor balls vs outdoor balls: Please be aware that indoor balls (those with the larger holes) are for indoor courts with wooden floors Buy outdoor balls (smaller holes) a f playing inside on a concrete floor. Customer service was not helpful and now stuck with them <br><br><b>PBC Reply:</b> <i>Hello! We are sorry for the confusion! Just to clarify, indoor balls can definitely be used on concrete, if it's a smooth concrete, like you might find in a warehouse. If it's a rough concrete, like

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Good Color Resolution: The magenta color provided good resolution when playing on wood floors. Lively bounce and consistent reaction to hits.

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Pickleball Product Review: Have played a little. Seem a little heavier than normal indoor, but durable.

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A bounty of balls: I purchased the smallest amounts of indoor balls to give our group a chance to try out the various ones. Pickleball central was really helpful in completing this order

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X-26: The balls were as described. They arrived quickly and we were playing with the ‘‘em when they arrived.

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Recent pickleball purchase: These are good playable recreational balls available in several colored.

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Blue is novel...: But a little hard to see in side. Gets lost in shadows of gym lights.

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Pickleball : Awesome balls! Came quickly and everyone loves them!

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lime green: Great touch ball but lime green is not bright enough for some indoor conditions.

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60Mixed or Average

Trying new balls: We were looking for a ball that would contrast well against the gym floor. The blue Frankland X 26 was better than the lime green but not as good as the Penn 26 red ball.

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Good indoor balls: Optic color is harder to see than orange. Balls perform nice as expected. Bought and received promptly!

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Pickleballs: I ordered optic yellow X26 and received the green X26.. i called and was informed I received the correct balls but these are clearly green and not yellow. The rep was adamant the green was yellow. The rep didn't offer to exchange the order.

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Blue is best: Seems like blue is easier to see indoors.

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So far so good: These balls have the right weight and liveliness for outdoor play. The pink color was chosen to provide better contrast against a background that has significant glare.

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Excelente product: Very satisfied