WATCH: How To Make A Tennis Ball

WORDS Michaela Stehr VIDEO Benedict Redgrove on Vimeo


Ever wondered how a tennis ball is made? This three-minute clip will show you that it’s a lot more complicated than you think.

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Benedict Redgrove, who was commissioned by ESPN for Wilson to make this short film capturing the 24-step process, says that the factory was loud, hot and that people worked very, very fast.

It’s pretty fascinating to see how something as ordinary as a tennis ball is made from scratch.