the box I purchased have wobbly balls. What are doing for customers that bought from the bad batch of balls?

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.

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?

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.”

What is the orange ball I see at outdoor venues? Is that the Franklin red ball turning to orange?

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.

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"?

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!

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🔥 Elevate your outdoor pickleball game with the pro-approved X-40! 🏅

BUILT TO OUTLAST - Seamless, one-piece rotational molding resists dents and cracking, designed for relentless outdoor play.
READY TO GO 3 PACK - Includes three premium balls plus a convenient tube for easy transport and storage—never miss a moment on court.
VIBRANT VISIBILITY - High-visibility yellow color keeps you ahead of the game, even in fast-paced outdoor matches.
PRECISION ENGINEERED FLIGHT - 40 machine-drilled holes ensure consistent, tight spin and a perfectly balanced trajectory every time.
TOURNAMENT TRUSTED PERFORMANCE - Chosen as the official ball for the US Open Pickleball Championships and approved by USA Pickleball (USAPA).

Franklin Sports Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs are precision-crafted with 40 machine-drilled holes for balanced flight and reliable spin. Their no-seam, one-piece design ensures superior durability against outdoor wear and tear. Officially approved by USA Pickleball and the US Open Pickleball Championships, these vibrant yellow balls come in a convenient 3-pack with a storage tube, making them the go-to choice for serious players seeking consistent, tournament-level performance.

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A**R

Awesome, value for money

Nice even bounce for both indoor and outdoor.Plays well in outdoor when it is windy.Good durability

18.09.2025

A**P

Value for money

Impressed with the ball’s flight and balance. It feels solid and durable, making it ideal for regular games.

28.07.2025

A**I

Amazing

Super Quality 👍🏻👍🏻

5.08.2025

S**I

Consistent bounce and good feel

Consistent bounce, great feel and so far it is durable (played 5-6 sessions)

6.05.2025

S**I

Great outdoor balls

Very good for. Outdoor

17.07.2025

A**D

High quality pickleball

With the sport exploding in India, getting access to right accessories is important. I loved the Franklin pickleball it was bouncing right and had sufficient balance between spin and speed.

3.09.2024

M**R

Average bounce

Ball lacked the bounce, surprisingly this is the choice of ball by the Indian Pickleball Association

5.09.2025

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Brand	Franklin Sports
Material	Plastic
Colour	yellow
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Item Weight	120 Grams
Sport	Pickleball
Item Diameter	74 Millimetres
Number of Items	1
Team Name	united states
League	USAPA
Construction Type	Rotational Molding
Size	3 Count
Global Trade Identification Number	00025725459803
UPC	025725459803
Net Quantity	3.0 count
Department	unisex-adult
Manufacturer	Franklin Sports
Item model number	52821
ASIN	B06XTW1BND

Franklin Sports Plastic X-40 Performance Outdoor Pickleballs, Yellow

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