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rippit
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 Posted - 01/14/2011 : 10:07:11
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Let's face it - the choices are overwhelming.
I want to buy in bulk, but not overpay. What's the best ball at the best price that's good enough for USSSA tournaments? |
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Gwinnett
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Posted - 01/14/2011 : 13:15:42
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| R, I think you mentioned your son was a pitcher. If so I would start your process by asking him which kind of ball he prefers. Some have raised seams, some have different leather feel, etc. I know if you ask my son he will tell you which ball he likes best to pitch with. There are soooo many choices it can get over whelming trying to choose. When you have identified which ball will be best then its easy to find the best deal online or with the company you purchased your uniforms with, or maybe the training facility your team trains at. Hope that helps. |
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SouthSide24
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Posted - 01/14/2011 : 14:37:02
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On a related note, what is the difference between "little league" baseball and a "senior" league ball? i honestly don't know...
We play with Diamond baseballs, but we were given 2 cases of Wilson's and really nice. |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2011 : 19:14:30
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I don't know. That's why I asked. Yeah, my son pitches, but so do 8 other guys on our team. Are we supposed to get 9 different kinds of baseballs?
I'm really trying to figure out what's LEGAL - hard rubber core, cushioned cork or what? Pony, LL, USSSA, NFHS, what?? Given that the other team is also supposed to provide 2-3 balls per game per tournament, we don't want to spend more money on a great ball only to have the other team give us crappy balls.
Let me re-phrase the question. What baseballs do most of you provide/donate whatever for tournament use? |
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Gwinnett
791 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2011 : 23:19:27
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S, my son said the difference between the "little league" ball and the "senior little league" ball is 1st)price 2nd)the seam feels much better on the senior to pitch with and 3rd)the leather has a better more gripy feel to it on the senior. Funny you should ask because the senior is my sons favorite ball to pitch with, made by Rawlings.
His second choice would be the Wilson. Other than that he doesn't prefer any other ball.
In a game you don't have a choice you pitch with what your given. However, if your in charge of buying balls I would buy what makes my pitchers happy!
R, I don't know the specific requirments of a baseball in USSSA. I can tell you the cheaper balls are not wound so I guess there easier to make, making them cheaper. I believe the HS balls are even more expensive. Every time I've compared the balls we have used in tournaments on the internet for price all are usually 1-3 dollar difference on a dozen.
The other 8 pitchers won't know you asked your son which kind he likes...lol Trust your son he knows.
I'm sure someone on here knows the exact specs of a baseball in USSSA. |
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Zcoach
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Posted - 01/14/2011 : 23:59:31
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| We start with an NFHS stamp, and then eliminate the obviously subpar balls (Baden). Prices vary. Rawlings RNFC runs about $30/dozen good ball, Diamond DOL-A about $34/doz good ball. You can spend $50-60/doz but you don't have to. |
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oldschooldad
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2011 : 20:57:08
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Oldschool - thank you!That was very helpful.
Gwinnett - your advice on asking my son what he prefers worked! I think I may have been selling the kid short. He went into a complete diatribe about what he liked. Who knew? I guess I need to start baseball conversations more often instead of chalking it up to him not wanting to discuss it with his mom.
I think I may be in for a VERY pleasant surprise March 4th (or 5th or 6th...) |
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