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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:
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, the Olympic Tennis Event,
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.
Each National Association shall have the right to decide which national competitive
events should use the Stage 1 (Green) ball.
