Below are the ball requirements set forth by USA Pickleball. As you can see, Cheetah® M45 pickleballs meet all of the requirements and have been approved for tournament play as of 7/16/2021.
| Metric | USAP | Cheetah M45 |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter (mm) | 72.9-75.4 | 74 |
| Weight (g) | 22.1-26.5 | 26 |
| Durometer | 40-50 | 45 |
| Bounce (inches) | 30-34 | 32 |
| Holes | 26-40 | 40 |