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  1. Franklin X-40, Reviewed: Why the Standard Ball Is Still the StandardThe Franklin X-40 is the ball everyone else gets compared to: USA Pickleball's official ball, true flight, hard bounce, and a well-known cold-weather crack. Why it's still the outdoor standard, and who should reorder the 12-pack.Gear Lab · 6 MIN

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  • JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pickleball Paddle

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