Is the Tecnifibre Stage 1 ball the same as the orange ball?

Yes — Stage 1 in the ITF Play + Stay system is the orange ball, designed for children aged 8-10. It is the intermediate stage between the red ball (under-8s) and the green ball (10-12 year olds).

Can Stage 1 balls be used on a full-size tennis court?

They can, but the ITF programme recommends using them on a 60% scaled court (18-21m) so the bounce and travel distance are calibrated correctly for the child's development stage. On a full court the ball doesn't bounce fast enough to be challenging.

Tecnifibre

Tecnifibre Stage 1 Tennis Ball

Name: Tecnifibre Stage 1 Tennis Ball
Brand: Tecnifibre
SKU: G122177
Price: 9099.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹9099.00

Description

The Tecnifibre Stage 1 Tennis Ball is the ultimate transition ball designed for developing players moving toward a full-sized court. Engineered by Tecnifibre, this premium pressureless training ball features a distinct green dot and bounces 25% slower than standard tennis balls to improve control, t