The Ball
A.R. 1–1. Prior to the game, the officials are notified that the game will be played using electronic transmission from a chip in the ball to an off-court receiver. Is the chip inside the ball legal?
RULING: The officials should test the bounce and the rotation of the ball to ensure that there is no perceptible effect on the ball caused by the chip. If there is no such effect, the officials should approve the ball. (Rule 1-16.6)