High Level Tournament Balls

Micka TT Asked 11 years ago

Hey Coach,

This is just a question out of curiosity.  In the highest levels of tournament play, are the logos of the manufacturer removed from the ball? Won't it affect play? If you are lucky enough to see the logo while the ball is in play you can tell what kind of spin it is much easier.

Thanks!

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Micka,

The labels stay on for the top level matches.  The ball is spinning quite fast so it is difficult to see the label.  It does come into play sometimes when the ball isn't spinning and you can see the label.  The ball is still travelling fast so you don't really have a lot of time to process it.