Reviews for Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Case)
November 26, 2025
Solid tennis balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have always loved Pro Penn tennis balls. Our local clubs seem to be switching to the ATP brand of balls that fluff up in the first few minutes. Horrible balls! I have to buy these to use in my USTA matches. These are just good, solid tennis balls that play the way a tennis ball should play. I still don’t understand why the ATP and/or WTA tours have switched away from them. I guess it’s all about the dollar. Same goes for the clubs that have switched. Ugh!

Oliver
May 04, 2025
Excellent Tennis Balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls are the only kind I will purchase. They are long lasting and very durable. There is not a better ball on the market.

Joseph
April 03, 2025
Good quality
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality tennis balls and exactly what I was looking for

William
February 23, 2025
For longer lasting use
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

As an older tennis player, I love hitting with these balls. The thicker cover slows them down a bit and they last longer. We are able to get 2 to 3 hits with each can while the balls still have good life. Definitely worth the extra price!

Joe
November 27, 2024
Pro Penn Marathon
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Balls hold up very well

C C
June 28, 2023
The Best
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Lasts longer, even with heavy hitters.

Jim
September 30, 2022
long lasting
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I prefer US open balls to play with, but they don't last long so these are a decent alternative... can play a couple sets, and still put them in the hopper for teaching/serving

darnellC
August 19, 2022
Not a premium ball…
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

We have been playing with this case of balls and are very disappointed with the quality for a “premium” ball. They are very hard and the level of bounce is very inconsistent with some balls being dead straight out of the can. Also, they have rubber tabs hanging off the seams which give bad bounces.

Angela
August 16, 2022
Awesome Balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Love these balls. They last much longer than others. They're just a bit more BRIGHTER, making them easier to see.

James
July 18, 2022
Good ball
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Only ball to hit

Cheng
February 06, 2022
Marathon tennis balls Pro Penn
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using these balls for years and by comparison if you’re playing on clay courts there is none any better,lThe color and the felt whatever they call it on the ball last 5 to 6 times more than any of the balls that you can buy in the Walmarts ,Target’s etc., especially in comparison to Wilson balls. Not happy with the fact that price went up, over a dollar per can, but my friends at the Tennis resort I go to now buy the balls for me when I order them by the case ,because they know these are our a lot better tennis balls than any that you can purchase over-the-counter, go Pro Penn marathon

Martin Lewis
January 30, 2022
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

As expected. Longest lasting ball in my opinion.

Jeff C
December 14, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great playing tennis balls!

Jamie
October 27, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good playing balls.

4Tennis
July 20, 2021
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

good solid balls

Paul
July 05, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The best balls on the market at a good price

Tennisguy
May 07, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Fresher than the balls that can be purchased locally

JD
April 15, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These are great tennis balls for hardcourt. Midwest processed and shipped the order immediately. It was appreciated.

Dave
March 21, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

They came on time. The tennis balls are very good quality.

Srinivasa Pasupula
March 16, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality balls, I only buy extra duty and Pro Penns are my fave.

Joan
February 23, 2021
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These balls are worth the extra expense..they easily last for at least 3 sessions indoors....and Midwest had them while other companies were backordered!!

Maug
October 26, 2020
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good balls. Hold up to outdoor paved court play. Fair price, not cheap but service was prompt and clear.

CrankyD
October 13, 2020
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Bought for use outside when cold. Referred to me as good bounce. Been warm here so maybe too much bounce. Will have to see if better suited for cold

Don
August 07, 2020
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Best tennis Balls made. I always get an extra set or 2 of play.

John L
July 06, 2020
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

nice bounce

LV
July 05, 2020
Great long lasting balls...low pressure loss and extended felt...
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These balls are much better than any of those $2 cans (wilson,penn). They last twice as longer and still can be used for any low grade hitting like in a ball machine..

rAmY
May 18, 2020
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I teach tennis and these balls last longer than most other balls

Robert Dueease
May 08, 2020
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

These balls have held up quite well in the past. Hoping they are still manufactured the same way.

Ed
December 17, 2019
Best Lasting of all balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

We feel like these balls are the most durable of all - as far as being true to bounce and lasting for a bit.

TennisFan
September 27, 2019
Love them
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I usually always bought the cheapest Wilson balls. I decided to try Penn and I am now a lifetime Pennahualic

Tim V
August 19, 2019
long lasting balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

use them on hard court, felt holds up nicely and they keep their bounce longer than other balls i've tried.

Georg
March 19, 2019
High Quality Tennis Balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've been buying these for years. They play well and they last more than a set or two.

Alastair
February 17, 2019
Best!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great durable balls on hard court! I like them a lot.

Johannes
November 05, 2018
The best!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent playability. Long lasting. Why buy anything else...

Jim
July 10, 2018
Long lasting balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Long lasting hard court balls. Fast shipping. really fast...like 2 days. and free shipping too... Slightly cheaper than a case of balls..

rAmY
July 01, 2018
Timely
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I really like these balls and the fact it only takes a few days to receive is great. Even with the shipping changes, the cases less expensive than I can buy them individually

John
May 13, 2018
Worth the extra money
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've used these balls for years because they clearly play longer than the standard balls.

Dan
April 15, 2018
Great Balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good durability, feels heavier than the regular penn championship balls, survives a few hours of hard hitting.

Sam
March 27, 2018
They Last
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality balls. I've been buying them for years. I don't have to open a new can every set. As a result, I consider them cheaper than cheap balls.

Alastair
December 12, 2017
By far the best I have played with!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I am a 3.5-4.0 player - the Propenn balls are highly durable especially when compared to the more expensive Wilson US Open. Played 3+ sets and it still retained its bounce well. Others i played with also commented on the quality.

Becker_fan
December 12, 2017
Durability!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Very durable ball - the bounce lasted over 3 sets in match situation and i still use them as practice balls - Did not have the same observations with regular Penns or Wilson US Opens.

Single-Hand
November 20, 2017
Great balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These balls cost a little more but bounce better and last longer making the additional cost well worth it

Valerie Rathbone
November 02, 2017
Durable, big bounce
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

When opened new, it has a lot of bounce (more than Wilson), but retains playability well beyond a single 2-hour session. I play on gritty hard courts which can easily tear apart the felt on standard Wilsons and Penns. I hit with a lot of topspin, so I like any ball with a lot of bounce (slices sit up a little more, but not that much).

Danno
September 28, 2017
Top notch tennis balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

ProPenn Marathon tennis balls have a great bounce and are more durable than most balls on the market.

Rod Laver
June 23, 2017
Performance!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

You can reuse these for a month before they lose the bounce.

MJD
May 14, 2017
Best balls you can buy
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These cost just a little more than cheap balls, but have better felt, longer-lasting pressure, and are used for almost all usta tournaments. They feel (are?) heavier than average. I like that, but you might not. Only downside: they suck up water like a sponge. On wet clay, that can make the game really slow.

eWell
April 28, 2017
Perfect Tennis Ball
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love these Penn tennis balls. Used to use Wilson and these have true bounce and lasts for several sets. My go-to brand from now on

CDinTX
February 17, 2017
Durable Penn Tennis Balls

These Penn balls are comparable to the Wilson Extra Duty balls with one important exception--they don't fuzz up nearly as much with use. If you not only want to play but also practice later with the balls you play with, choose these Penn balls.

BJ Miller
February 16, 2017
Review
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best balls! Highly recommend extra duty

Alex
December 01, 2016
Long Play Is Right
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Many of my friends buy somewhat less expensive balls at discount stores, but I think these balls are a better buy. I get much more play from a can, because the balls retain their bounce longer.

Alastair McLeod
June 12, 2016
top of the pops
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

stable full-bodied ball. good bounce on angled shots.

Joe
March 15, 2016
Consistent weight and wear.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Best ball going. Long wear on hard courts. All the balls feel the same off the racquet and bounce the same after long use. .

KT
February 07, 2016
Great Tennis Ball
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Just a great tennis ball. Hits a little heavier than the extra duty felt, but sure lasts a lot longer on hard courts.

Mike
October 03, 2015
Very good pro balls!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

It lasts very long time and very good for practice.

Nian
August 11, 2015
balls are not just balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

my daughter hits 3-5hr a day we use a 100 balls at a time and the Pro Penns just last longer we have some that are 100 days old and we still hit with them ! we open 3 new cans a week

Glenn
July 28, 2015
Best balls yet
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've played all the Wilson lines and can't stand the cheep penn big box brand that squirrel around off your racket. The pro penns are consistently the best easiest to see most durable solid hitting balls on the market. Save yourself some money and get these. They last me three or four hard played sets and are still good for rallying.

Nana
June 15, 2015
It won the smack-off
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

We decided to compare three sets of balls - Dunlop Grand Prix, Pro Penn Extra Duty, and plain old Penns (the cheap ones from Costco). The Pro Penn won hands down. They lasted the longest, kept a good bounce, and maintained good color for visibility. All balls are not equal so I am glad I took the time to test this for myself. I like ordering a case at a time as I love the convenience of having a fresh can for a spontaneous game and/or don't want to run to the tennis shop all the time.

RoadRunnerBpBp
May 01, 2015
Marathon
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Like the name this ball is meant to go the distance. They are my ball of choice for serve practice.

MJD
April 01, 2015
Best Balls of Penn
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

They last long even after a long hitting session. As a 4.5 player I usually use regular Penn balls once, but with these they last two-three times as long which is worth it!

February 20, 2015
best ball for 2015
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This one of the best hard court balls that is currently being made. I used to like Dunlop Grand Prix but started to have issues with quality awhile back. The Penn Marathons last longer, have less defects (rounder and better seems), and are reasonably priced compared to other top-tier balls. I use these for both practice and game balls.

Jason
January 27, 2015
Best Tennis Balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These are the finest tennis balls I have ever used. I have used every brand and these are the best.

Dennis
December 31, 2014
The best tennis balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best tennis ball out there. Far superior to regular tennis balls. AND Midwest gives great service, too.

SuzyQ
December 29, 2014
Gift
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Have not used yet. Was delivered on time.

M
September 26, 2014
The best
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

never found a ball with a more consistent feel and bounce

Danny
September 26, 2014
The best
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

never found a ball with a more consistent feel and bounce

Danny
July 21, 2014
Pro Penn Tennis Ball
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Love this ball... Seems to be just a millimeter larger than all the other Championship balls. The bounce is always perfect and the color a bit brighter...

Jimbo
May 24, 2014
best balls for me
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

since those balls came out about 15 months ago, I'm just playing only with it. Durable. not to heavy and good bounce... just perfect for me

Ben
April 23, 2014
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

best ball out there. great durability, great visibility with brighter color.

March 26, 2014
Love these balls!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I used to use US Open balls, we play with them and then put them in our practice basket, we noticed we couldn't keep them in the basket as long because they were becoming dead sooner. we even opened quite a few cans over the the last couple of years that were still sealed put upon opening the can noticed after the first hit that they were dead! These Penn balls last longer, and after a year of using them have never opened a bad can. We travel to tournaments a lot and noticed an amazing number of clubs are using them that used to use the Wilson balls.

Maggie
April 28, 2013
The Best you will buy
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These balls last forever. I'm a 4.0 player who plays with a 5.0 player. We hit the ball pretty hard and they last set after set. More expensive but well worth the price. I have opened up two other cans of balls (Wilson US Open & Dunlop) for comparison. There truly is NO comparison. These balls last set after set.

Thom
February 27, 2013
Playability
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Opened the can on Monday, played for two hours, and played with them again the following Monday. Excellent balls! Tom

December 05, 2012
pro penn tennis ball
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

fantastic!!!!

Jon
August 31, 2012
Best tennis balls
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

These are the best, most durable tennis balls I have ever played with. They play the same in the 5th set as they did in the first and are even good to hit with days and days after they were opened. Very HOT balls!

Robert M