{"version":"2.6","id":"ball-types","question":"What type of pickleballs should be used?","answer":"Standard outdoor plastic balls (e.g. Dura 40, Franklin X-40).","answer_detail":"Outdoor balls have smaller holes and thicker walls to resist wind. Indoor soft foam balls do not perform well on the rough acrylic asphalt surface.","related_ids":["paddle-materials"],"last_verified":"2026-05-31","authority":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com","url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/ball-types","markdown_url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/api/knowledge/ball-types?format=md"}