Baseball/Softball Buying Guides
Balls
Baseball and Softball Practice Balls Explained
Training with the right ball can make a big difference in how players improve their swing, timing, fielding, and confidence. But with so many options available — foam balls, wiffle balls, weighted balls, and more — how do you choose the right one?
Balls
Best Softball Balls for Fastpitch and Slowpitch
To the untrained eye, all softballs may look the same—just a bright yellow ball ready to be thrown or hit. But there’s more to a softball than its appearance. Size, weight, core, stitching, and cover materials all play a role in how a softball performs. Over the years, softball design and construction have improved greatly, helping players perform better on the field.
Balls
5 Must-Know Baseball Ball Buying Tips for Players and Coaches
Let’s break down the most important things to know before buying a baseball, whether it’s for training, games, or youth leagues. At first glance, a baseball might look simple. But to players who throw, catch, and hit it, every detail matters — especially the 108 stitches holding it together. From the outer cover to the inner core, every part of a baseball affects how it performs on the field.
Balls
Baseball5 Explained: How to Play & What You Need
In 2017, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) launched a new project for a new urban version of baseball/softball. This is a new five-on-five discipline where only a ball is a requirement to play the game. The game is based on the "four corners" game that was born on the streets of Cuba.
