Joola
The JOOLA Heleus Pickleballs are deeply polarizing, with reviewers split between praising their durability, bright color, and lively performance, and condemning them for warping out of round within minutes of play. Multiple tournament players report the balls become unplayable after just a few points, while promotional reviewers consistently rate them highly for casual use and durability.
73 positive / 6 neutral / 21 negative
| Play Environment | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Hole Count | 40 |
| Weight | 26 g |
| USAPA Approved | true |
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Great ball: I got these pickleballs to give them a try, the flight of these balls were great. I loved playing with them but the people I play pickleball with Didn’t like them. I sneak them into the games and no one said anything so far
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Premium Pickleball: JOOLA products don't disappoint. This is a high quality pickleball.
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Below Average Ball: This ball goes out of round & has terribly inconsistent bounces after a couple points. Used in 5.0 tournament play & unless they got extremely mushy (85 degrees+) the balls were bouncing terribly. Especially on serves, returning the ball was near impossible. It feels & looks very similar to a Durafast 40, lighter & flies. Quite hard. Plays like one too, maybe slightly worse even
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Solid pickleball: Pickleball is an outdoor pickleball. It has a typical pickleball color and plays similarly to a lot of other models like the E-40 from Franklin. There is a patent pending for this product still but it seems to be no different than others I have used. Once again, solid ball. 4/5 stars
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Out of round brand new: Bought a four pack to practice with before a tournament that will be using these. Two of the balls right out of the pack were out of round. Throw them up in the air with spring right out of the box and it wobbles crazy. The two that were playable were fast but went oblong after a couple games.
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Worst Ball in Existence: I feel like I'm going insane seeing these reviews. This is far and away the worst ball I've ever played with and everyone I've talked to in person agrees. Stop sponsoring tournaments you're literally just throwing away money until you actually take the time to produce a decent ball! Vulcan, Franklin, and Dura balls are lightyears ahead of you.
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Great to play: Great 😊 to play, once is used for a couple of games it gets better
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Worst Ball I've Ever Played With No Contest: I just played in the WPT with this ball and I'm not just saying this but... I have never played with a worse ball. It warps to be nearly unplayable after 2 or 3 points, I swear I'm not exaggerating. I guess Joola just isn't putting an emphasis on making a usable ball but please do not listen to the other reviews on here haha. Just buy a Franklin or even a Selkirk. Even the organizers of the tournament were apologizing for how bad the ball was.
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Warps After 4 Points - Worst Ball Being Sold Today: This is by far and away the worst pickleball on the market today. It literally warps to the point of being unplayable in 4 or 5 points. I have no idea why they sponsored the tournament I just played in. Even the organizers were apologizing for the fact that we had to play with these.
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Well Made Easy To See At Night: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pickleballs were an awesome addition to my party!! Bright, well made and durable, they were fun to use and easy to see as it got dark. Definitely worth the money !!
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The best pickleball: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking forward to getting this. They are very light, so when you hit the ball, you didnt feel hitting the ball. And you don't have to hit it hard to go far. I really like using this when playing pickleball, thank you
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Bright and sturdy!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've never played pickleball before but my husband and I have discussed checking it out so when I saw these coming for review I was very excited. The quality is great. The balls are very sturdy and stand up well to being hit and thrown around. My children have made sure to really test them out for me as well. The color is very vibrant so they are easy to see and difficult to lose. Very satisfied with this brand.
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Great for pickle ball players: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pickle balls are great for anyone that loves to play pickle ball. The size is great and the durability of these ball are good. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Out of Round: Played with a new 4-Pack for 1hr & 20min All 4 went out of round, wasn’t even playing hard the full time. Disappointing because initially the balls were awesome (first 30minutes lol)
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Out of Round: Played with a new 4-Pack for 1hr & 20min All 4 went out of round, wasn’t even playing hard the full time. Disappointing because initially the balls were awesome (first 30minutes)
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Feels great!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pricing seems very fair and they are quality. At first they do appear to have a seam, but after looking closer I think that the line is just from the way they were manufactured. No breaks yet, I expect them to last a long time!
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Pickleball anyone?: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Joola Heleus Pickleballs are very durable and great for my performance. The hardness and style is awesome and the easy hold for a serve is definitely a plus. Great value in either quantity you choose.
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Super cool! 😎: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free from Influenster and the brand in exchange for my honest review. These pickle balls are so cool! The kids haven't stopped playing with them since we got them in. Super durable and lightweight, and my kids are tough on their toys, so that's saying something! Two thumbs up!
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Best pickleball!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband and I started playing pickleball to get exercise. We have tried a few different balls. We tried helus hardcourt pickleballs by joola and boy are they the best balls for pickleball. They have the best bounce to them. They are nice and sturdy. They also can take a real beating and still stay in perfect shape. They are made in the USA, which is a big plus for me. Whoever designed these really knew what they were doing
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Good quality: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is nice and bright 🌞. Durable and does the job. It is versatile and comfortable. I guess for the quality the money is well spent. A present for my dad.
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Awesome!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In exchange for my honest opinion I was sent this to review. These are sturdy. Solid. Thick.. the color is bright. These fly smoothly as well. 4 pack was exciting.
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Can’t wait: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can’t wait til summer is finally here and I can test out the quality of these pickle balls from the feel of them I can tell they will be very durable
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A great quality pickleball for any use: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received these pickleballs a few days ago. I will say, I am not a pickleball expert in what a good pickleball looks like, however, these appear to be solid quality. They are hard plastic material and appear to me that they will hold up well with use. I actually plan to use them to help my son practice with T-ball as well, so I would say they are a versatile ball. Overall, great appearance and durability
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Designed for outdoor play: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Heleus pickleball knows the needs of players, and inherent deficiencies in terms of ball construction, performance, and longevity. In addition, the Heleus pickleball is constructed using a polyethylene composite material, making it less affected in windy conditions, and is still able to perform consistently whether the on-court temperature is hot, or cold.
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I like it very much!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very impressed with the Heleus Pickleballs by JOOLA. They are durable due to a special one piece design and high quality materials. Very easy to hold in my hand and play - perfect wait and diameter for the fast and constant flight. I like the color and the precipitancy. Highly recommended for the quality pickleball games!
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Good choice: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are well made for performance. They seem to be durable and easy to play with. Can be used for other things and my neices have yet to break anything in the house with them yet.
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Wonderful: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These balls are awesome. My husband and kid loved them, they ate fun and durable and the yellow color is nice. Very high quality pickle balls. Will definitely buy again
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Fun!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nobody in my family has ever played pickleball except for my daughter at school and she said it's a lot of fun! So we were excited to receive this 4 pack pickleballs! All we need now is to buy a couple rackets and start playing!! I can't say how they are as far as versatility and comfort, but they are a pretty good brand name from what I've heard.
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Good: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sure does make for a lot of fun. Great for playing with the kids and the pup. Had hours of fun. And it took a lot of beating. And it still looks like new.
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Great product!: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Joola Heleus Pickleballs are a great addition to your sporting good stash! These balls are durable, high quality, and a great value for the money. I highly recommend these if you are an avid pickleball player.
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Great PickleBalls: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great yellow pickleballs. Nice color and weight for easy playing. Can’t go wrong with a good game of pickleball with the kids in the back yard on a sunny weekend.
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Great ball, bad color: Ball is great plays awesome but the color is not good. Needs to be more neon yellow.
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Lively Ball: These balls are for players that like a lively ball. They come off the paddle face quickly. They seem to be durable, although they are not as tough as Saguaro spines.
Pickleball Warehouse
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Good balls: Played with this ball the last few days in 35 weather and they have not cracked so far. Other balls were cracking. I hope they continue to hold up better then the other balls.
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