Dunlop is changing the game by reimagining sustainability without compromising performance. The Dunlop ball, best known as the official tennis ball of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) Americas and the ATP Tour, remains unchanged, but its packaging is undergoing a makeover.
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Dunlop, the Trusted Ball of the PTT and ATP
Dunlop tennis balls are used exclusively at PTT events throughout the Americas, which includes the U.S. and all countries in North and South America. Dunlop is also a PTT Tour Card Partner, offering PTT players an exclusive Dunlop offering of 40% off retail pricing on tennis racquets, tennis string, and other racquet sports products.
Dunlop is also the official ball of the Australian Open, ITA, and collegiate tennis. Numerous current pros, including Jack Draper, Alexei Popyrin, and Jenson Brooksby, use Dunlop equipment.
Dunlop’s Redesign Reduces Waste
In early 2025, Dunlop unveiled its new commitment to environmental stewardship with these key changes:
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Plastic can/tube to use 30% recycled plastic
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Plastic lid to a recyclable paper lid
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Plastic wrap to paper label
The redesign results in a substantial reduction in plastic waste and enables curbside recycling of all packaging components.
Dunlop Prioritizes Sustainability without Compromising Performance
The performance of Dunlop's tennis balls is unaffected. Designed for professional-level play and already trusted at top-tier tournaments, the balls maintain pressure, bounce consistency, and durability even with the new packaging.
The new packaging is making its debut on the PTT as well as at ATP events, solidifying Dunlop’s role as a trusted ball provider for the sport and using high visibility to drive broader adoption of sustainable practices.
It's a strategic change with lasting impact. By leveraging high-profile tennis events to showcase the makeover, Dunlop brings sustainability into the mainstream sporting consciousness.
Did you know? Dunlop is part of the UTR Sports Power Perks program, meaning Power subscribers get 25% off racquet sports products.
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About Dunlop
Dunlop is owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries and has its headquarters in Kobe, Japan. Dunlop has a legendary history of over 100 years in the sport of tennis. Dunlop is the official tennis ball partner of the ATP Tour, Australian Open Grand Slam, ITA, RSPA as well as the Mouratoglou and IMG Tennis Academies. Current players on tour using Dunlop products include British #1 Jack Draper, Jenson Brooksby, Miomir Kecmanovic, Alexei Popyrin, Ann Li, Dalma Galfi, Michael Mmoh, Liam Broady, Jamie Murray and Max Purcell. U.S. tennis legends James Blake and Michael Chang, along with super coach Patrick Mouratoglou and all-time tennis legend Rod Laver, are all ambassadors for the brand. For more information about Dunlop, visit us.DunlopSports.com and follow Dunlop on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.