{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"498668d6-932a-4f58-a443-83f82922d76c","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"Best Pickleball Balls for Indoor Play","slug":"article/best-pickleball-balls-for-indoor-play","html":"\u003Cp\u003EThe best indoor pickleballs are lightweight with larger holes (typically 26) for slower, more controlled play on smooth gym floors \u2014 top options include the Jugs Indoor Pickleball and the Onix Fuse Indoor, both known for predictable bounce and soft feel on indoor surfaces.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022top_indoor_ball_recommendations\u0022\u003ETop Indoor Ball Recommendations\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJugs Indoor Pickleball:\u003C/b\u003E The standard at many indoor facilities; lightweight with a predictable bounce on gym floors.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOnix Fuse Indoor:\u003C/b\u003E Soft feel and great control; works well on smooth indoor surfaces.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022why_indoor_balls_are_built_differently\u0022\u003EWhy Indoor Balls Are Built Differently\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndoor balls use fewer, larger holes than outdoor balls, which makes them softer, lighter, and slower in flight \u2014 well-suited to the smooth, consistent surface of a gym floor where a harder outdoor ball would play too fast and unpredictably. Indoor balls are also generally less affected by cold, since indoor facilities maintain a controlled temperature that outdoor courts can\u0027t.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENever substitute an outdoor ball for indoor play or vice versa if you can avoid it \u2014 the two are engineered for different surfaces and conditions, and using the wrong type noticeably changes how the game plays. If you play both indoors and outdoors regularly, keep both types on hand.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow many holes does an indoor pickleball have?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndoor balls typically have 26 larger holes, compared to 40 smaller holes on outdoor balls. This difference is what gives indoor balls their softer feel and slower flight.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can I buy indoor pickleballs?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleballcentral.com/balls/\u0022\u003EPickleball Central\u003C/a\u003E carries a full selection of indoor and outdoor pickleballs from all major brands.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_articles\u0022\u003ERelated Articles\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/pickleball-equipment-guide-balls-shoes-and-gear\u0022\u003EPickleball Equipment Guide: Balls, Shoes \u0026amp; Gear\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/best-pickleball-balls-for-outdoor-play\u0022\u003EBest Pickleball Balls for Outdoor Play\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-choose-the-right-pickleball-ball\u0022\u003EHow to Choose the Right Pickleball Ball\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about pickleball equipment? 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