Tennis & Padel vs. Volleyball
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Tennis balls are regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) under Rule 3, with standard Type 2 pressurized balls having a diameter of 6.54–6.86 cm (2.57–2.70 in), weight of 56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz), and a rebound of 135–147 cm (53–58 in) dropped from 2.54 m. Padel balls are governed by the FIP, sharing identical diameter (6.35–6.77 cm) but operating at lower internal pressure (11 psi / 4.6–5.2 kg/cm²) for a slightly slower rebound of 135–145 cm.
Official volleyballs are regulated by the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball). Indoor volleyballs have a circumference of 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in), mass of 260–280 g (9.2–9.9 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.30–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.82 hPa). Beach volleyballs share identical circumference and mass but operate at lower pressure of 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi).
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Standard Tennis Ball (Type 2)
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6.54–6.86 cm (2.575–2.700 in) diameter | — |
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Tennis Ball Mass / Weight
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56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz) | — |
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Tennis Rebound Height
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135–147 cm (53–58 in) when dropped from 254 cm onto concrete | — |
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Standard Internal Pressure
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12.0 psi (0.83 bar / ~83 kPa pressurized gas) | — |
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Padel Ball Diameter (FIP)
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6.35–6.77 cm (2.50–2.665 in) | — |
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Padel Ball Mass / Weight
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56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz) | — |
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Padel Rebound Height
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135–145 cm when dropped from 254 cm | — |
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Padel Internal Pressure
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10.0–11.0 psi (4.6–5.2 kg/cm²) | — |
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Covering Material
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Two-Piece Dumbbell Wool/Nylon Meltons (Optic Yellow Felt) Vulcanized Rubber Core | — |
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Indoor Circumference
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— | 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in) |
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Indoor Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Indoor Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.300–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.8 hPa) |
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Beach Volleyball Circumference
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— | 66.0–68.0 cm (26.0–26.8 in) |
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Beach Volleyball Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Beach Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi / 171.6–220.6 hPa) |
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Indoor Panel Construction
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— | 18-Panel or 8-Panel (Mikasa V200W Dimpled Microfiber) Laminated Synthetic Leather |
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Beach Panel Construction
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— | 10-Panel or 18-Panel Stitched Water-Resistant Synthetic Sewn Panels |