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Why tennis balls come in pressurized cans

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Those neon yellow spheres are incredibly needy when it comes to atmospheric conditions. To maintain their rigid bounce, manufacturers pump them full of compressed air and seal them inside vacuum tubes. The absolute second you pop the seal, the internal pressure starts slowly escaping, meaning recreational players are constantly playing with slowly deflating pieces of fuzzy rubber.

Why tennis balls come in pressurized cans
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