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Indoor vs outdoor pickleballs: it is the court surface that matters
A manufacturer explains that indoor balls have larger holes and a softer feel for smooth floors, while outdoor balls are heavier with smaller holes and thicker walls.
A manufacturer explains that indoor balls have larger holes and a softer feel for smooth floors, while outdoor balls are heavier with smaller holes and thicker walls.
All approved balls are acceptable indoors or outdoors, but larger holes are customary indoors and smaller holes outdoors, according to the 2026 rulebook.