How much are padel balls in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Somewhere between $17 and $25 for a can of three, depending on the brand and the shop. Most sit around $20.

What's the cheapest way to buy them?

Buy a carton. Wilson NZ's 24-can carton works out at about $13.33 a can. Otherwise keep an eye out for sales, which take a dollar or two off.

Can I just use tennis balls?

For a casual hit, sure, but they're bouncier and quicker.

Best padel balls NZ: prices and which to buy

Just tell me which one

If your club uses a particular ball, get that one. Playing with the same ball every week matters more than the brand.

If nobody's fussy, the HEAD Pro S+ is a safe bet. Most padel shops here stock it, it gets used at Premier Padel tournaments, and HEAD reckons it's made for colder places at sea level. Which is most of Aotearoa, most of the year.

And no, we don't sell balls, so nobody's paying us to say that.

What's on the shelf, and how much?

Here's what the padel shops had on their websites on 4 November 2026, for a can of three. The middle column is what each brand says about its own ball, not something we've tested.

	The maker says	Where, and how much
HEAD Pro S+	Faster, with a thicker rubber core. Made for colder places at sea level.	The Padel Shop $18.50 on sale · Players Sports $19.99 · Padel Centre $19.99
HEAD Pro+	More control, thinner core. Made for warmer places or up high.	The Padel Shop $18.50 on sale · Players Sports $19.99 · Padel Centre $19.99
Bullpadel Premium Pro	A fast tournament ball.	The Padel Shop $17 on sale
Babolat Ace	Approved by the International Padel Federation.	The Padel Shop $19 · Players Sports $19.99
Wilson X3	Balanced and hard-wearing.	Players Sports $17.99
Wilson Padel Australia Premium	Wilson's premium can.	Players Sports $19.99 · Wilson NZ $24.99
Tecnifibre X-One	Tecnifibre's padel ball.	Players Sports $19.99

How do you pick?

Play what your club plays, so you get used to how it bounces and you're not the one who rocks up with something weird. On a cold night outdoors, a livelier ball like the Pro S+ makes up for some of the bounce the cold takes off. If you're still finding your feet, a slightly slower ball gives you a bit more time. One Swedish test reckoned the Babolat Ace was a bit quick for beginners on fast indoor courts.

Buying for a group? Cartons are cheaper. Wilson NZ sells 24 cans of its Premium ball for $319.99, about $13.33 a can. Players Sports does quotes for bulk orders.

What happens once you open them?

They all start going flat the day you crack the can. So the best ball on the shelf is only the best ball for a week or two, unless you do something about it.

If you want to stretch a can out, a pressure tube keeps the balls at new-can pressure between games. We do two kinds. The Twisty is a simple one you twist shut that holds a can at 11 psi, and the automatic does the pumping for you.

Stuff people ask

How much are padel balls in Aotearoa New Zealand?: Somewhere between $17 and $25 for a can of three, depending on the brand and the shop. Most sit around $20.
What's the cheapest way to buy them?: Buy a carton. Wilson NZ's 24-can carton works out at about $13.33 a can. Otherwise keep an eye out for sales, which take a dollar or two off.
Can I just use tennis balls?: For a casual hit, sure, but they're bouncier and quicker. More on that in our padel vs tennis balls guide.