So, I saw these white tennis balls the other day and I thought, “What’s the deal with these?” I mean, we’re all used to the yellow ones, right? So I got curious and decided to do a little digging and some experiments.
The Start of My Experiment
First, I grabbed a can of these white tennis balls and a can of the regular yellow ones. My plan was simple. I went to the local tennis court with a buddy. We started hitting some balls around, nothing too serious, just getting a feel for them.
Playing with the Balls
We played for about an hour, switching between the white and yellow balls. Honestly, at first, I didn’t notice much of a difference. They both bounced about the same, felt similar when I hit them. But then, something interesting happened.
- As the sun started to set, the white balls became a bit harder to see. It’s like they blended into the twilight more than the yellow ones.
- My buddy mentioned that he felt like he could track the yellow balls better, especially when one of us hit a fast serve.
Checking Online
After our little experiment, I hopped online to see what other people were saying. Turns out, white tennis balls were the standard back in the day. It was only in the 70s that they switched to yellow because they showed up better on TV.
The Conclusion
So, what did I learn from all this? Well, for professional play, or if you’re playing on TV, yellow is the way to go. They’re just easier to see. But for a casual game? White balls are totally fine. They even have a certain old-school charm to them. In the end, it’s all about personal preference. If you like the white ones, go for it. Just maybe don’t use them when it’s getting dark!
