BALL CHANGEOVER COMING SOON!

July 12, 2024

The HOP will soon be switching the pickleballs we provide on our courts from the Franklin X-40 to the Selkirk Pro S1 ball.

Over the past two years, the HOP has spent approximately $13,000 to replace more than  5,000 cracked/broken balls.

After researching alternatives, we obtained and tested some Selkirk Pro S1 balls and had several groups use them to provide feedback.  We’re pleased to report that none of the balls broke and the groups reported that their play was similar to a ball between the Franklin X-40 and the Dura Fast 40.  Based on that feedback, the huge potential for cost savings, and the desire to reduce the large amount of plastic going into the trash, the HOP has decided to make this switch.

An added bonus of changing to the Selkirk pickleball is that they come with a one-year warranty against breakage. While we don’t expect many to break, we ask that any broken Selkirk ball be placed in the broken ball bags WITHOUT BEING CRUSHED.  The HOP will collect any broken pickleballs and return them to Selkirk for replacement (they will not accept any crushed pickleballs).

NOTES:   Members are always welcome to bring their own pickleballs they if prefer to play with a different ball, and the HOP will have Franklin X-40 balls for sale in the lobby for any who may need some.

Thanks to all in advance!