Start with how you actually play
Social games and coaching sessions want a different ball to league night, and league night wants a different ball to a tournament final. Match the tier to the session, not the other way round.
The three tiers, side by side
| Intermediate | Tournament | Pro Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Social play and coaching, improving club players | League players, competitive club matches | Advanced, tournament and professional players |
| Felt | 20% wool | 45% wool | 59% wool |
| Bounce | Good | Very good | Maximum |
| Feel | Balanced, livelier out of the tube, slightly harder | More controlled, better pocketing on contact | Softer but firmer at impact, controlled not dead |
| Durability | Strong core | Strong core | Longest-lasting pressure and shape retention |
| Tube price | R119 | R129 | R149 |
| Case price (24 tubes) | R2,845 | R3,101 | R3,565 |
Still not sure?
If you're coaching, running social sessions, or newer to the game, start with Intermediate. If you're playing league matches or regular competitive club games, Tournament is built for you. If you're playing at an advanced or tournament level and want the most consistent bounce Courtside makes, Pro Elite is the one.
You can always mix tiers across a case order, four tubes for the price of three applies either way.