Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I don't play tennis or any other related sport which uses a tennis ball. However, my dog loves to play catch and she loves to chew and subsequently destroy tennis balls. I purchased the Tourna balls for no other reason than cheap cost. In all honesty, I expected the quality to be equally as cheap, but it didn't matter because my dog didn't pay for them, I did. I'm happy to report that my initial assessment was erroneous. The balls are great. For starters, they have a nice bright color. The felt (I hope that's what it's called) maintained its color and durability, in spite of my dog's depraved slobbery chewing sessions. Even after she thoroughly abuses each ball, they retain a high bounce, and travel fast and far, despite sometimes being lathered with thick layers of dog saliva. The balls are regularly exposed to diverse settings, i.e., grass, dirt, mud, beach sand, and at times--the toilet. I don't think tennis balls are designed to be washed. But I had to after several "catch" sessions. Once they dry, they generally lose very little bounce or felt. The most surprising aspect was with regards to ball pressure. My dog is an 80 pound Weimaraner with powerful teeth and a tennis ball chewing compulsion. She truly puts them to the test. Of all the brands she has punctured and ripped apart, the Tourna withstood the greatest abuse and held its design integrity the longest. In my personal opinion, Tourna balls are perfect--even for human athletes. But I'm easy. My dog Abbey has more stringent standards. Much to my dismay, she informed me that after careful deliberation, she rated them 4 stars. Her opinion enraged me. Accordingly, I demanded an explanation for this travesty, and also smashed a Limited-edition Dale Earnhardt Collector Plate against the wall. My dramatic outburst failed to influence her opinion. She firmly reiterated that she is presently reserving her 5 star rating, due to one crucial factor. Abbey conceded that she might revisit the matter and consider rating them 5 Stars if Tourna introduces a bacon flavored tennis ball. I must also confess that after our heartfelt talk, I became convinced by her rationale. It's a well known fact and accepted truth that bacon makes everything better. Hell, even Jack In The Box makes a bacon shake now. Hear that Tourna? Your customers want bacon! Cheers, Joaquin