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Case 1: Which ball type should be used on which court surface?
Decision: 3 different types of balls are approved for play under the Rules of Tennis,
however:
a. Ball Type 1 (fast speed) is intended for play on slow pace court surfaces
b. Ball Type 2 (medium speed) is intended for play on medium-slow, medium and
medium-fast pace court surfaces
c. Ball Type 3 (slow speed) is intended for play on fast pace court surfaces
Note:
For a two-year trial (2016-2017), in addition to the ball types specified under
paragraph (b) above, the Stage 1 (Green) ball may be used for all levels of
competitive play except for world ranking professional tennis events, Davis Cup and
Fed Cup, Junior Tournaments and Team events sanctioned by the ITF and affiliated
Regional Associations, ITF Senior Circuit and Team events and ITF Wheelchair
Circuit and Team events.
During this trial period each National Association shall have the right to decide
which national competitive events should use the Stage 1 (Green) ball.