Play Longer and Save Money

Play Longer and Save Money: The Economic Benefits of PressureBox + User Reviews

Besides being beneficial for your game and the environment, repressurizing balls can also make a noticeable difference to your wallet. Padel and tennis can be equipment-intensive sports – especially if you play frequently and constantly need to buy new balls. In this third post, we look at the economic advantages of using a pressurizer like PressureBox: How much can you actually save in the long run? We also include experiences from users who have already tried PressureBox to see if it meets expectations.

How Much Do You Spend on Balls?

The cost of balls can add up quickly over a season. A can of 3 balls typically costs around €5-7. If you are an avid player who opens a new can every week or every other week, the expenses add up fast. Many players spend between €100 and €300 per year on balls.

If you play 2-3 times a week and your balls last a maximum of 2-3 matches before losing pressure, you might go through about one can per week. That equals around 50 cans per year. At €7 per can, that amounts to €350 annually – money that is literally being hit away or thrown in the trash along with used balls.

PressureBox: A One-Time Investment That Pays Off

This is where PressureBox comes in as a game-changing investment. Instead of continuously buying new balls, you make a one-time investment in a pressurizer and reuse your balls many more times. PressureBox costs approximately €100, which is equivalent to the price of 15-20 cans of balls, but it lasts for many years.

If you normally spend €350 per year on balls, you could potentially cut that amount by up to 70-80% with PressureBox. After the first year, you will have already saved a significant amount compared to previous years.

Let's break it down:

Without PressureBox: ~50 new cans/year × €7 = €350 per year
With PressureBox: One-time investment ~€100 + 10 new cans/year = €100 + €70 = €170 first year

Already in the first year, you save approximately €180. From year two onwards, the savings become even greater.

Besides the direct financial benefits, you also avoid the hassle of constantly buying new balls and rarely run out of good balls. You’ll always have fresh (repressurized) balls ready in your PressureBox for your next match.

What Do Users Say? – Experiences with PressureBox

Numbers and theory are useful, but what do actual padel and tennis players who have used PressureBox think? Here’s a selection of user reviews:

Jonathan (padel player): He has used PressureBox for three months and is “extremely satisfied.” He notices significant savings on new balls since they stay “impressively firm” and playable for many more matches. He rates PressureBox 5 out of 5 stars.
Jakob (tennis player): Before getting a PressureBox, he used a set of tennis balls for 1-2 matches before discarding them. Now, he has been able to use the same balls for over 7 matches, and they “still feel like new.” He calls it “a great product if you want to save money and reuse your balls.”
Online users: Several players on forums highlight that PressureBox maintains ball pressure for significantly more matches. One user tested it for six matches and found that the balls still felt new. Another praises its automatic function and ease of use compared to manual pumping solutions.

Overall, users emphasize that PressureBox delivers on its promises: The balls maintain their pressure much longer, and players save money in the long run. Many also praise the sleek design and the hassle-free operation.

Conclusion: Get More Out of Your Game – and Your Budget

With PressureBox, padel and tennis players can extend the lifespan of their balls, maintain great bounce, and save money while also being environmentally conscious.

User experiences confirm the theory: It is possible to play with “like new” balls many more times than before. The investment in a pressurizer quickly pays for itself, and it feels good to know you are maximizing the use of your balls while reducing waste.

For serious players, as well as eco-conscious and budget-conscious recreational players, there is a lot to gain from taking better care of your balls between matches. Why throw away good balls if they can be brought back to life?

PressureBox proves that with the right technology, we can break the traditional cycle of “play a few times and throw away.” Instead, we can keep playing – with the same set of balls – again and again.

Enjoy your game – and remember to take good care of your balls! 🎾