Top 10 Recreational Ping Pong Ball Picks

Ping pong balls are an essential part of table tennis! From one to three-star balls, different ball companies and different ball material, choosing the right balls to-lay with can be overwhelming. Listed below are our top picks for recreational ping pong balls that won’t break your bank!

Name of Ping pong BallsDescription and Price
1. Butterfly S40+ Table Tennis BallsFrom Walmart.com-
The 3-Star S40+ is Butterfly’s newest plastic table tennis ball. These are professional table tennis balls approved by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for top level tournament play. Table tennis balls made from the innovative ABS material have become increasingly popular among players of all skill levels. The S40+ balls are regulation size (40mm) and are very round, characterized by the exact same thickness at all points. This creates a very consistent bounce that can be appreciated by table tennis players of all levels. This ball undergoes rigorous testing to meet Butterfly standards as well as those of the ITTF. Professional table tennis players can depend on this ball just like they depend on other Butterfly table tennis equipment to have the highest quality. The ball is available in either a 3-pack or 12-pack.

Price $33.99 (Price varies by package size)
2. Butterfly G40+ 3-Star Ball WhiteFrom shop.butterflyonline.com-
Details
Official Ball of the 2018 ITTF World Cadet Challenge

Very round as the ball has the same thickness at all points
The bounce more closely resembles that of a celluloid ball
New material – New feel – New sound – New ball
Play the best, Play Butterfly
Made in Germany.

Price$7.99 – $29.99 (price varies by package size)
3. Butterfly 3-Star A40+From tabletennisstore.us
The Butterfly 3-Star A40+ Ball is the official ball of the 2018 & 2019 World Table Tennis Championships. Manufactured under strict quality control, this ball achieves high uniformity, stable rotation, speed, and balance.

Price-$7.99
4. Nittaku 3-Star Premium 40+ BallsFrom paddlepalace.com
Nittaku 3-Star Premium 40+ balls are a new non-celluloid, plastic ball. It is made in Japan. It is ITTF approved and legal for all ITTF sanctioned tournaments. 

This ball is the highest quality poly ball, with outstanding durability, roundness, and consistency. It is made with special poly material available only to Nittaku. The label on the ball says “Nittaku Premium 40+” and “Made in Japan”. Packaged in boxes of 3 balls. Available in white only. 

The Nittaku 3-Star Premium 40+ ball is the official ball of USA Table Tennis, used at the US Nationals and US Open, as well as major tournaments throughout North America. It is the official ball for the 2017 World Championships in Germany.

Price-$8.95
5. Nittaku 3-Star SHA 40+ BallsFrom paddlepalace.com– Nittaku 3-Star SHA 40+ Balls are non-celluloid plastic balls, made in China. ITTF approved and legal for tournaments. Label on ball says “Nittaku SHA 40+, Made in China”. Available in white. 

Price-$4.95
6. JOOLA Prime 3-Star Table Tennis Ball (Set of 72)From Wayfair.com-
The JOOLA Prime 3-Star Table Tennis Ball is an all-new ITTF-approved competition ball, made of the raw material, ABS, with a seam. It guarantees identical thickness, even hardness and therefore, considerable durability. JOOLA Prime 3-Star Table Tennis Ball offers the greatest price-performance ratio!

Price $71.99 (for 72 balls)
7. DHS 3-Star 40+ Balls From paddlepalace.com
New 3-star poly ball from DHS. Made in China. ITTF approved and legal for all ITTF sanctioned tournaments. Label on ball says DHS 40+ and “Made in China”. Packaged in boxes of 6 balls. 

Available in white only. Official ball of World Games 2014-2016.

Price-$8.25
8. 50 Count KEVENZ 3-star White Tournament Table Tennis Ball Ping Pong BallsFrom Walmart.com-

50 Counts, color is white , 3-Star Balls
Superior Quality for Tournament Play
Durable ,Consistent bounce, Great Spin, Good Control
Perfectly round and have smooth seams
Perfectly balanced and long-lasting
The Kevenz Sports & Outdoors Store is the leading online retailer of sporting goods and outdoor equipment.

Price $12.99
9. GEWO Ball Select Pro 40 Plus ABS Table Tennis Ball 6 PackFrom tabletennisstore.us-
GEWO Ball Select Pro 40 Plus ABS Table Tennis Ball 6 Pack is a three-star high-performance competition table tennis ball.  Produced under the strictest of ITTF standards, this ball is long-lasting and produces a significantly longer life compared to former ball generations.

GEWO uses the most economical selection methods in the manufacturing process to guarantee uniform wall thickness and hardness, resulting in improved durability and optimized playing features.

Price-$8.99
10. DHS 1-Star 40+ BallsFrom paddlepalace.com
1-star poly practice ball, made by DHS. Made in China. Packaged in boxes of 10 balls. 
White only.

Price-$6.95

*These ping pong balls listed is sold by third party companies, and FTTC takes no responsibility for any issue that may arise with your order. Please direct any questions or concerns to the respective listed company

*Prices may vary

*Descriptions have been edited for clarity.