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InnovationSouth Africa

Turning used padel balls into stylish eco-furniture

Liz Fish
August 20, 2025

Padel is booming in popularity in South Africa. But one ball only lasts two to three games. And that makes about 1.8 million used balls in the country each year. This is why Lesley Waterkeyn gives used balls a new life.

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