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JOOLA, one of the leading sports equipment manufacturers and brands, has recently deepened its involvement in the PPA Tour Asia by supplying the official balls for its tournaments. The chosen ball, the HC-40, is, in JOOLA’s words, “built to last and designed to rally.” The HC-40, which weighs 26.2 grams, features 40 equally spaced holes. It is designed for players who have developed solid fundamentals and are looking to refine their technique and consistency. Thanks to JOOLA’s patent-pending polymer blend, the ball maintains its shape through hours of intense rallies, offering a level of durability and dependability rarely seen in standard options. Over the past few months, the HC-40 has proven its quality on the professional circuit, becoming the official ball of the PPA Tour Asia. As a slightly softer ball, it encourages longer rallies. Since pickleball in Asia is still in its early stages and largely played indoors at a slower pace, the HC-40’s characteristics make it an ideal fit for the region’s emerging playing style. True Bounce: The Defining Trait of the HC-40 JOOLA describes the HC-40 as having a “true bounce” — meaning it reacts consistently upon contact with both paddle and court. To achieve this, JOOLA’s engineers redesigned the hole placement using an equidistant structure inspired by the way electrons orbit an atom. This precise alignment ensures seamless flight and consistent playability over time. The hole design also draws from the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern used to evenly distribute points on a sphere. JOOLA refines this further through the Charge Minimisation Method (Electrostatic Repulsion), optimising spacing for maximum balance and stability. In simpler terms, this innovation results in uniform bounce, reduced unpredictable jiggle, and steady flight — qualities that are crucial for serious players seeking consistency. At the end of the day, that’s what every pickleball player wants: a ball that plays predictably and lasts. The JOOLA HC-40 delivers both, making it a reliable choice for casual games and professional play alike — especially across Asia’s fast-growing pickleball scene.
