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Title: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by Ptolemy on May 27^th, 2013 at 1:32pm

I know I've seen a picture of one somewhere, and I was wondering if anyone knows what they're actually called? Because of their shape similarity to glandes, I want to get a few and see how they perform.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by David Morningstar on May 27^th, 2013 at 1:45pm

I know about rugby ball shaped golf balls from CHOT, but not tennis balls. I have already tried the mini American footballs but they always wobble when they are slung. I think they are too large.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by curious_aardvark on May 27^th, 2013 at 3:32pm

never seen ovoid tennis balls. Not even in a pound shop !

The ovoid golf balls were originally invented for cross golf, a golf variant that originated in new zealand and never really seemd to take off.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by Ptolemy on May 27^th, 2013 at 7:09pm

The only thing I can find is a kong dog toy:

But I know that Kong squeaker toys are far too light for slinging and I'm sure I've seen a proper tennis ball style construction but I can't for the life of me remember where is was.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by squirrelslinger on May 28^th, 2013 at 5:20pm

These would work for the same purpose, are about as durable, and are heavier.
http://www.orientaltrading.com/relaxable-realistic-football-sport-balls-a2-42_2095-12-1.fltr?Ntt=sport%20balls
I would just post the pic, but it won't let me download and post it.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by Caldou on May 28^th, 2013 at 5:32pm

Here is your picture :

http://s7.orientaltrading.com/is/image/OrientalTrading/42_2095

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by squirrelslinger on May 28^th, 2013 at 5:49pm

Thanks. How did you do that?
Whenever I tried to copy URL or download the pic, it wouldn't let me.

Title: Re: Rugby style tennis balls?
Post by Caldou on May 28^th, 2013 at 6:15pm

Squirrel, you have a PM :)