Balls used in National Championships – Viking, Wilson and Marox

For the first time in the history of the game, more than one brand of ball was approved for use in the different National Championships.

Three manufacturers were allocated a portion of the designation “Official APTA National Championship Ball” by a vote of the APTA Board.

The ball to be used in the Men’s and Women’s National Championships was awarded to Viking Athletics. The Senior Championship would be played with the ball made by Wilson Sporting Goods. The Mixed National and the Mixed Masters would use the Marox ball.

Source: Platform Tennis News, Winter 1997