Brands and style of leather softballs you use?

[CoreSoftball20]

Jusssst got the Utrip Thunder Heats in. Those seams aren't that bad at all! No dream seam, but not bad at all. Also, NOTHING is different from USA stamped to USSSA but color of seams that I can notice.

The only diff is compression...usssa is a tad lower

 

[BillyB]

The only diff is compression...usssa is a tad lower

both core and compression look stamped the same rating on each? What am I missing?

 

[CoreSoftball20]

both core and compression look stamped the same rating on each? What am I missing?

They are the same thing? What are they?

 

[BillyB]

Both show .47 and 375 lbs. on USA and USSSA.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Both show .47 and 375 lbs. on USA and USSSA.

Ok...I thought the usssa ball was 325 with a possible top compression of 375. Thought they would mark it 325 but guess 375 makes
sense and if its under, its no biggie

 

[DropInTheBucket]

Dudley NFHS until we have to go to Rawlings FPCIF-SS

Any noticeable difference between the Rawlings FPCIFSS and the regular Dreamseam from a pitchers perspective?

Had someone tell me there is, but specs look the same to me...maybe seam height!?

Wondering if I should find some to practice with since I understand HS will be using these.

 

[Lemond]

Any noticeable difference between the Rawlings FPCIFSS and the regular Dreamseam from a pitchers perspective?

Had someone tell me there is, but specs look the same to me...maybe seam height!?

Wondering if I should find some to practice with since I understand HS will be using these.

So, yes, but let me clarify.

Going from Dreamseams to any NFHS ball is going to be a huge difference! Mainly in the seam height. NFHS are significantly more raised.

Going from the old Dudley NFHS to the new Rawlings FPCIF required ball, there is also a difference. Girls claim they are heavier, a little slippery feeling, and have slightly less pronounced seam height.

The specs for the new balls also seem to allow for a little more variation. Not sure yet how they will last.

My advice, yes, get some to practice with!

 

[inumpire]

Two that don’t get mentioned a lot and are two of my favorites are Sterling and Trump Evil balls, both are excellent!

The Sterling ball is a very good ball. Don’t see the Trump ball very often to really have an opinion on it. But to me, the Sterling is one of the better ones.

 

[Lemond]

The Sterling ball is a very good ball. Don’t see the Trump ball very often to really have an opinion on it. But to me, the Sterling is one of the better ones.

Like both of those for BP durability.

 

[BillyB]

I will follow up and say the Dudley USSSA and Dudley USA really hold up well! I will also verify the Wilson Champion series take a beating and hold up amazingly well too, those are what I am using mostly for practice.