Ball deterioration

I know there are specifications on the bounce height of the ball after it is dropped to make sure it is legal, but I would assume over time the bounce deteriorates. What would be the thinking of when a ball should no longer be used?

Hi Tim,

The official rule for bounce tests involves dropping a ball from a height of 30.5 cm onto a standard steel block and it should bounce up approximately 23 to 26 cm. While not every player may use this method at home, observing a noticeable difference in bounce during play is usually a good indicator that the ball might need to be retired.  For casual play, as long as the ball isn't cracked or deformed, it will still be fine to play with.