Mantis Green Tennis Balls
Description
Engineered for advanced development, Mantis green tennis balls offer the perfect transition between beginner stages and full-pace match play. With 25% reduced compression compared to standard balls, they deliver a slightly slower pace while maintaining a full-size feel—ideal for players fine-tuning their technique and timing.
Whether you're coaching juniors progressing through the stages or working with adult beginners refining their game, green tennis balls provide a controlled, confidence-building experience.
Key features:
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25% slower than standard tennis balls
Green tennis balls help players adjust to full-court dimensions while still offering enough pace for realistic rally scenarios. -
Ideal for developing technique and footwork
A slightly softer bounce encourages better stroke preparation, balance, and movement patterns. -
Perfect for coaches and transition training
The go-to choice for Stage 1 development—great for lessons, drills, and match play on a full court. -
Traditional appearance, modified performance
Maintains the look of a standard tennis ball while offering more control for intermediate players. -
Durable and consistent
Built with premium felt for long-lasting play, session after session. -
Bulk options available
Supplied in 72-ball buckets or eco-conscious poly bags for easy storage and high-volume use.
For players bridging the gap between red/orange stages and competitive tennis, Mantis green tennis balls offer the pace, control, and consistency needed to take the next step with confidence.
Coaching Ball FAQ's
What makes Mantis coaching balls different from other brands?
Our high wool content gives Mantis tennis balls a softer feel, better control, and longer-lasting performance compared to standard balls. Made with super-premium Playne’s woven felt blend with at least 46% wool and a high-durability core, they offer enhanced texture and improved spin retention for a more consistent response off the racket.
Why is wool such a good natural fibre to use in tennis ball felt?
A higher wool content is crucial in a premium tennis ball because wool performs better under pressure and in changing conditions. It absorbs less surface moisture than synthetic-heavy felts, helping the ball maintain its weight, bounce, and consistent flight even in damp or wet conditions. Wool is also naturally more resilient, meaning the felt lasts longer, resists fluffing, and retains its playability match after match. Although high wool content significantly increases our production costs, we choose not to pass that expense on to our customers — because we believe players should experience tour-level performance, durability, and consistency without paying a premium price.
How do Mantis support tennis coaches, clubs and schools?
At Mantis, we’re committed to supporting tennis coaches by keeping our coaching ball prices as low as possible without compromising on quality. We understand that coaches go through high volumes of balls every week, so we offer competitive bulk-buy discounts to help reduce costs over the season. To suit different coaching environments, our balls are available in both durable buckets for easy court use and storage, as well as recyclable poly bags for a more environmentally conscious option. It’s all part of our commitment to delivering outstanding value, convenience, and sustainability to the coaching community.
What are you doing to help with tennis ball sustainability and recycling?
We’re proud to partner with the charity Recyc-a-Ball, who share our commitment to reducing tennis’ environmental footprint. Together, we’re supporting initiatives that keep used tennis balls out of landfill and promote responsible recycling across the sport. In addition, our ball tubes are made from 100% recyclable plastic, helping to minimise waste from the very start of the product lifecycle. This partnership reflects our belief that sustainability should be more than just words — it’s about taking meaningful, measurable action to protect the future of the game.
What is the benefit of ITF tennis ball approval?
ITF approval is important because it guarantees that a tennis ball meets the official performance standards required for competitive play worldwide. To receive ITF certification, balls must pass rigorous testing for weight, size, rebound, deformation, and durability, ensuring they deliver consistent bounce, flight, and feel. This approval means players can trust the ball to perform to the same specifications used in sanctioned tournaments, providing confidence, fairness, and reliability at every level of the game.