Tilde vs SWINGA: the swing ball built for tape ball.
SWINGA, from Australia, made the half-dimple swing ball famous — a great tool for hardball technique training. But if you're searching for a Swinga ball in Pakistan, chances are you don't play hardball. You play tape ball, box cricket or night nets. Tilde uses the same half-dimple, half-smooth idea at 70g tape-ball weight — tested for 200+ overs, no re-taping, priced in rupees.
Tilde vs SWINGA,
side by side.
| Tilde Swing Ball | SWINGA Technique Ball* | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold from | Pakistan | Australia |
| Surface | Half-dimple, half-smooth | Half-dimple, half-smooth |
| Material | PU (polyurethane) rubber | Not stated on product page |
| Weight | 70g (tape-ball weight) | 146g or 156g (hardball weight) |
| Size | Senior men's ball size | Regulation men's size |
| Built for | Tape ball, indoor & box cricket, night nets | Hardball technique training |
| Durability | Tested 200+ overs, no wear and tear | No over count stated |
| Bowling machines & wangers | Fits standard bowling machines and wangers | Works in bowling machines |
| Colours | Yellow, pink | Red, white, yellow, pink |
| Price per ball | Rs 700 (Rs 667 in packs) | AUD 19.95 single / AUD 18 each in a 6-pack |
| Delivery | Islamabad | No Pakistan shipping listed |
| How to order | WhatsApp or call | Online store (Australia) |
*SWINGA details from swingacricket.com.au, checked September 2026. They may change.
Same swing idea.
Different game.
1Weight — the biggest difference
A 156g ball is built to feel like a leather cricket ball — right if you train for hardball. Tape-ball cricket is played around 70g, and bowling, batting and bounce all feel different at that weight. Tilde lets you practise swing with the weight you actually play matches with, and it's kinder on tape-ball bats, hands, nets and walls.
2Swing — same principle
Both balls use a half-dimple, half-smooth surface. The texture difference creates an air-pressure difference that makes the ball move. With Tilde you get natural swing through the air and off the seam — groove inswing, outswing and work on reverse swing.
3Durability — 200+ overs, no taping
Tilde is tested for over 200 overs with no wear and tear. PU rubber holds its shape and texture far longer than tape and tennis balls — and it's washable. Rinse off turf marks; just don't scrub hard.
4Price — rupees, not dollars
An imported swing ball is priced in Australian dollars before shipping. A Tilde ball is Rs 700. Against tape balls that cost around Rs 700 and last about 25 overs, Tilde works out to ⅛ the cost per over.
Pick the ball
for your game.
Choose SWINGA if…
- • You train for hardball (leather-ball) cricket
- • You want a 146g–156g ball
Choose Tilde if…
- ✓ You play tape ball, box cricket, indoor cricket or night nets
- ✓ You want swing practice at the weight you actually play with
- ✓ You want 200+ overs without taping
- ✓ You want to pay in rupees, from Rs 700
Some Daraz listings use the Swinga name on 70g PU balls. Going by the listings, they aren't sold by the Australian brand. Tilde is its own brand, with every ball tested for 200+ overs and sold directly by us.
See Tilde prices and packs →Tilde vs Swinga
questions.
Is Tilde made by SWINGA?+
Does a 70g ball really swing?+
Can I use Tilde for hardball practice?+
Can I use Tilde in a bowling machine or wanger?+
Is Tilde the same as the “Swinga” balls on Daraz?+
How much does Tilde cost?+
How do I order Tilde?+
Get the swing.
Keep the tape-ball game.
Order one ball for Rs 700 and feel the swing, or save with a 3-pack or 6-pack. Call or WhatsApp us with your colour and quantity.
SWINGA is a trademark of its respective owner. Tilde Cricket is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to SWINGA Cricket. SWINGA product details are taken from swingacricket.com.au as of September 2026 and may change.