Archive · 2 Aug 2025
LT Pro 48: New Official Pickleball of the PPA Tour
The Carvana PPA Tour has a new official pickleball called the LT Pro 48.
It's made by Life Time, a company that also runs pickleball courts.
The new ball is designed to be better than the old ones, with a more consistent bounce and flight, and it lasts longer.
It has special features like holes that are evenly spaced and edges that are shaped to prevent cracking.
This new ball is meant to improve the game for both professional and amateur players, and has already been tested in tournaments.
LT Pro 48 is the new official ball of the Carvana PPA Tour, announced in partnership with Life Time.
The ball was designed by Life Time's Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Bahram Akradi, and his team.
It addresses issues players faced with previous models, offering reliable bounce, flight, and durability.
Innovations include symmetrically spaced holes and chamfered edges to reduce cracking and improve flight.
The LT Pro 48 aims to elevate the quality of pro-level balls and has received positive feedback.
- Who
- The ball was designed by Life Time and is used by the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).
- What
- The LT Pro 48 is the new official ball for the PPA Tour.
- When
- The announcement was made recently and the ball is being tested at the Veolia Bristol Open next week.
- Where
- The ball will be used at PPA Tour events across North America.
- Why
- To address common problems with previous models and improve the quality of play.
Players Using Old Balls
Players Using LT Pro 48
Ball Quality
Players Using Old Balls
Inconsistent bounces and short ball lifespan.
Players Using LT Pro 48
Consistent bounces and long ball lifespan.
- Official Ball
- LT Pro 48
- Tour
- Carvana PPA Tour
- Designed by
- Life Time
- Lead Designer
- Bahram Akradi
- Key Feature
- Symmetrically spaced holes and chamfered edges