Besides the usefulness, the other benefit of subscribing is a 5% discount. A three-pack is $18.98; a five-pack is $28.48. (Qranc also offers its own pickleball as well.) Even with the lower cost of the larger order, the price per can approaches $6—which is more than the high-end models of the legacy brands. Qranc is banking on the quality of their balls as well as the convenience of their delivery service enticing players to pay the premium price.
Our initial test run with the balls left a positive impression. They kept a lively feel and performance throughout a two-hour session, while delivering a dependable response. Newcomers to the ball market often produce models that can be erratic and force players to adjust their swings, but the Qranc remained highly predictable. The felt also experienced minimal fluffing, adding to its steady playability. If you like to experiment with different types of balls, these are definitely worth a try.
At present, the Fifth Ave ball is only available with Extra Duty felt best-suited for hard courts. However, a Regular Duty model for softer surfaces has been designed and tested and is currently awaiting approval by the ITF. If all goes well, the balls will be available in 2023.