The market-leading training cricket ball was always the Easton Incrediball. Now made by Aero, the Incrediball incrediball Cricket Ball gets a new colour in 2019. This striking yellow ball can be used in poor lighting and is ideal for coaching youth and adult players. The ball has a realistic seam so bowlers can get the real feel of the ball when bowling, but the outer core is made from PVC, so it can be used as an alternative to a real cricket ball.
Available in youth and adult sizes.
The Chrevron Ball is a top-training GM Cricket Ball designed to encourage bowlers to learn swing bowling. One side of the ball has small indents to allow the ball to swing. This GM Cricket Ball is also a great training aid for batsmen to learn how to play swing bowling. The Chevron cricket ball feels just like a real cricket ball, complete with a raised stitched seam. This GM Cricket Ball is only available in adult size.
There are many training balls on the market, but Gunn and Moore are the only company to supply their soft training cricket ball in a handy bucket. The GM Cricket Ball has a PVC outer and a specially formulated core. They have a durable stitch seam and are ideal for developing technique and confidence in cricketers, both young and old. This bucket contains 24 balls and is available in adult sizes. The ball is of red/white design to enable the player to see any variations in flight.
This great value training ball is less than £4.80 per ball when buying one bucket and less than £4.71 when purchasing two or more buckets.
Due to a change in manufacture, the weight of each ball differs per size as follows:Adult - Red/White - 104gJunior - Red/White - 90g
Gunn & Moore have added a great new bowling machine ball to their range of high-quality cricket balls. These dimpled balls are available in red or yellow and fit most leading bowling machines, including the Bola machine.
This GM Cricket Ball doesn't bounce as erratically as a cricket ball, ensuring valuable time can be spent in the nets honing skills and drills.
This GM Cricket Ball is made in China and weighs 5oz.
Cricket bowling machine balls used to be a costly addition to the coach's ball bag, but not anymore. These GM cricket bowling machine balls are priced to appeal to all levels.
This GM Cricket Ball is suitable for most bowling machines and has recessed dimples for more consistent flight. The balls have a slight soft feel, ensuring better control and less damage to bats while netting.
It can also be used for throwdowns. These balls are 5oz.
This pack contains 24 balls in 4 packs of 6 balls. We now INCLUDE a GM Cricket Ball Bag to keep the bowling machine balls in during use or storage.
The Yellow GM Cricket Ball is also recommended for use in a baseball pitching machine.
Now available in packs of Red or Yellow balls.
New lower price, making this even better value for clubs, schools, and coaches. This GM Cricket Ball has a PVC outer and contains a specially formulated core.
The skills ball is designed to aid cricketers of all ages in developing their technique, skills, and confidence. The durable raised seam gives it the feel of a real cricket ball, but the PVC outer ensures it is safer to use.
There is now a choice of colours, with all red, or you could select the ball in half red and half white to assist coaches when used in drills and coaching skills.
Available in adult and youth sizes. Also available are buckets containing 24 balls.
Due to a change in manufacture, the weight of each ball differs per colour as follows:Adult - Red/White - 104gJunior - Red/White - 90g - New weight
Having a set of cricket coaching balls that will last a season is just what this pack was designed for. We have selected five packs that cater to all cricket coaching needs.
These packs are guaranteed to save you even more.
Cricket Coaching Kit 5 contents:24 x Tennis balls.12 x Kookaburra Softaball (colour may vary from image).18 x Kookaburra Paceball cricket balls.12 x Kookaburra County Star cricket balls.1 x Set of 50 Space maker training cones.2 x Kookaburra Hold Ball Bags.
Having a set of cricket coaching balls that will last a season is just what this pack was designed for. We have selected five packs that cater to all cricket coaching needs.
These packs are guaranteed to save you even more.
Cricket Coaching Kit contents:12 x Tennis balls.12 x Kookaburra Softaball (colour may vary from image)12 x Kookaburra Paceball cricket balls.12 x Kookaburra County Club cricket balls.2 x Kookaburra 36 ball bags.
Having a set of cricket coaching balls that will last a season is just what this Cricket Coaching Kit was designed for. We have selected five packs that cater to all cricket coaching needs.
These packs are guaranteed to save you even more.
Pack 2 contents:6 x Kookaburra Softaball (colour may vary from image).6 x Tennis balls.12 x Kookaburra County Club cricket balls.1 x Set of 50 space-marking training cones
We all need help to save money, so we have talked with the coaches at Sports Ball Shop to find the cricket ball coaching packs they would like. We have selected five packs that cater to all coaching needs.
These packs are guaranteed to save you even more.
Cricket Coaching Kit contents:6 x Kookaburra Softaballs (readers Supaball if out of stock)6 x Tennis balls.12 x Kookaburra County Club cricket balls.1 x Kookaburra holdall bag.
The Paceball Kookaburra Cricket Ball is ideal for developing the skills of your players, offering a great, unpredictable bounce to help improve numerous attributes of your players.
Ideal for spin bowlers, this ball can improve the response and sharpen the awareness of your batters while developing the technique for bowlers.
The Indoor Kookaburra Cricket Ball has been specifically designed for the indoor game. It is a hard-wearing and durable cricket ball and has a bright yellow outer skin.
The ball weighs 4oz (114g) and is the best indoor cricket ball available. It features a leather outer skin and durable PU centre, which is probably why this is the market leader for match-quality indoor cricket balls.
The Kookaburra County Match Cricket Ball in Red has been discontinued and is now known as the Kookaburra Supreme Crown Ball. Please find this ball within the Kookaburra Cricket Ball section.
The Kookaburra County Match Cricket Ball offers exceptional quality.
The County Match Ball is recommended for league cricket of all standards.
This Kookaburra Cricket Ball is ideal for league matches up to 60 overs.4 piece, hand-stitched construction with a 4-layer quilted core.Waxed and finished to English standards.Selected alums tanned steer hide covers.Available in men's only.
Kookaburra County match balls are now only available in white or pink.
It has been hard to find a high-quality ball in pink, but we now have this one available in stock. The Kookaburra Pink County Match Ball is available in men's size only.
When designing our cricket ball coaching packs, we consulted our own coaches to work out the best packages to suit all coaching needs. We have selected five packs that cater to all cricket coaching needs.
These packs are guaranteed to save you even more. Pack 3 is a comprehensive package that will get any new coach ready for the season.
Cricket Coaching Kit contents:6 x Kookaburra Softaball (colour may vary from image)6 x Tennis balls.12 x Kookaburra County Club cricket balls.1 x Kookaburra Holdall bag.1 x Set of 50 space-marking training cones.
The Indoor Club Kookaburra Cricket Ball is perfect for use in indoor cricket matches and nets. The ball is adult-sized but weighs 114g. It has a durable leather cover and a PU core.
It is constructed using the same methods as a standard Kookaburra Cricket ball and is hand stitched. One of the highest-quality indoor Kookaburra Cricket Ball available.
The Kookaburra Reverse Swing Cricket Ball allows coaches to develop their players in the art of swing and reverse swing bowling techniques. The ball is available in adult size only.
One side of the ball has a smooth PVC cover, and the other has a dimpled pattern to ensure the reverse swing is achievable. The raised seam ensures the ball feels like a real Kookaburra Cricket Balwhen in hand.
Great cricket training aid to develop bolwers and their bowling skills.
An adult-sized ball weighs 146 g.
Not to be used with a cricket ball.
Please select colour and size, and this County League Cricket Ball is now available in pink or white.
Not everyone's budget would stretch to buy the County Match ball in pink or white, so Kookaburra has spent years in development creating a more affordable pink and white cricket ball that will be of good enough quality to be used in club, league, and school cricket. We now also have a white option in the full-sized Kookaburra Cricket Ball.
The Kookaburra County League cricket ball is the result of this development and is available in three sizes:Men's - 5.5 oz.Women's - 5 oz.Youth - 4.75oz.
This Kookaburra Cricket Ball has been manufactured using a quality 4-piece construction with a 3-layer quilted centre. The ball is individually handmade and finished to the English requirements. As expected, this Kookaburra Cricket Ball is hand-stitched and has a durable finish.
The Dukes Tiger Match Ball is manufactured to very high quality, making it ideal for use in club and school cricket matches of 20 overs or more. These Duke Tiger Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction. We have created this 24 x Cricket Ball set, which includes a heavy-duty duffle bag for storage of the balls.
Perma anti-scuff finishHand-sewnCork and rubber-moulded core for improved shape retentionSuitable for matches of 20 overs or moreJunior 4.75oz (142g)Lusum heavy-duty duffle bag
The Dukes Velocity cricket balls have been manufactured for use in recreational or friendly matches, but they can equally be used as a good-level training ball. We have created this 24 x Cricket Ball set, which includes a heavy-duty duffle bag for storage of the balls. These Duke Velocity Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
Chrome-tanned leatherHand-sewnAnti-scuff finishCork or rubber-moulded core for improved shape retentionAdult only: 5.5oz (156g)Lusum heavy-duty duffle bag.
Top-quality Dukes Cricket Balls are in a handy box of six. The Dukes Crown Prince balls are of match quality and available in adult size only. These Crown Prince balls are weighted at 156g and use premium English alum-tanned leather. The core of these Dukes Cricket Balls uses a Cortex centre to ensure great shape retention. Traditional grease finish and fully hand-sewn Suitable for use in top-league cricket These Duke Crown Prince Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4-piece leather construction.
When looking for the best value match Dukes Cricket Balls, we find it hard to beat this handy 6-ball box of Dukes Prince Match Cricket Balls. They are available in adult 5 1/2oz (156g) only. The Dukes Prince Ball uses premium-quality leather with a Cortex Core. These cricket balls are fully hand-sewn and have a Perma anti-scuff finish to ensure the premium ball is reliable and suitable for top-grade cricket. These Duke Prince Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
The Dukes Select Match cricket balls are suitable for use in good-standard league and club cricket matches. The Select name comes from the fact that the leather has been selected to be durable and reliable. The 156g ball uses the latest Cortex Core and is fully hand-sewn. Dukes has spent many years producing a reliable match cricket ball that doesn't break the bank, and we offer it to you in this handy box of 6 top-quality Dukes Cricket Balls. This adult cricket ball also has a Perma anti-scuff finish to ensure the balls last longer. These Duke Select Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
It is no wonder these are one of the best-selling match cricket balls in the UK, as the Dukes Mens Club Match Cricket Ball is available to buy as a 12 x Cricket Ball set. These balls are fully hand-sewn and use good-quality leather.
They weigh 156g, which makes them suitable for adult cricket in clubs and schools. They also benefit from the Cortex Core and Perma anti-scuff finish to ensure they retain their shape and are extremely durable.
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
Probably the best junior match ball we have available. The Dukes Cadet Match cricket ball weighs 142g and is ideal for use in top-standard junior and school cricket matches. This ball is built to the same standards as other Dukes Cricket Balls. This pack of 6 balls comes in a handy box. Each ball is hand-sewn using a premium-quality leather outer and a moulded cork and rubber core. To ensure the ball retains its shape and quality look for longer, Dukes uses a traditional grease finish. These Duke Cadet Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
Our best-selling youth match ball from Dukes is now available to buy as a 12 x Cricket Ball set. Ideal for use in youth or school cricket matches. Using high-quality materials, this Dukes Tiger cricket ball will retain its shape and will look great many overs into the match.
The Tiger Ball is constructed using good-quality leather with a moulded cork and rubber core. It is amazing to think it is hand-sewn for this price and has a Perma anti-scuff finish.
These Duke Tiger Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
The Dukes Club Match Ball is a very popular Dukes Cricket Ball and is now available in pink in adult size. This 5.5-ounce ball is suitable for players under the age of 15 ages and above. Very popular in club and school cricket as this Dukes Cricket Ball has great shape retention and fully hand sewn stitching.
This Dukes Cricket Ball is constructed using good-grade leather and has an anti-scuff finish to ensure the ball is capable of lasting longer.
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
The arrival of Dukes Velocity now completes the range of cricket balls available for use in men's cricket. The Velocity ball has been carefully manufactured to a level suitable for use in recreational matches, which would also include friendly Sunday games. This Dukes Cricket Ball is constructed using the famous Dukes quality and has a chrome-tanned leather outer.
As with most of the Dukes balls, the Velocity is fully hand-sewn and has an anti-scuff finish, ensuring the ball lasts longer. The core has a cork/rubber-moulded centre for improved shape retention.
Available in adult size only, 5.5oz (156 g)
These Duke Velocity Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
The Dukes Colt cricket ball has been introduced for matches in junior cricket. This Dukes Cricket Ball weighs 4.75oz (142g) and is a high-quality ball that has been hand-sewn and has an anti-scuff finish applied too. The Colt ball has a quality feel and uses chrome-tanned leather with a cor/rubber-moulded core for improved shape retention.
Ideal for use in youth club and district cricket matches.
These Duke Colt Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4-piece leather construction.
Finally, we have a new coloured ball from Dukes that is suitable for use in youth cricket while also being affordable. The Dukes Tiger cricket ball is available in orange or pink and weighs 4.75oz (142g), making it suitable for cricket up to the age of 13. As with any standard Dukes Cricket Ball, the Tiger balls have a quality appeal and are fully hand-sewn with a durable anti-scuff finish. The core has a cork or rubber-moulded centre to retain its shape throughout the game, and the outer is constructed using high-quality chrome-tanned leather.
Available in orange or pink in youth size.
These Duke Tiger Match balls are manufactured using the highest-quality 4-piece leather construction.
This pack of Lusum Safety Training cricket balls is very similar to the Easton Incrediballs of the past. Available in red in both adult and youth sizes.
These Lusum Cricket Balls have a raised seam and are stitched using real thread. Each ball has a minimum of 56 stitches.
Ideal for club cricketers and schools for use in nets, fielding practice, or general practice games.
Pack contains 2 boxes of 6 Lusum Cricket Balls.
The Readers Coaching Pack 4 is for adult cricket and contains 69 training and match Readers Cricket Balls. Our team of coaches picked out this pack for their own use at last year's Winter nets.
With training Readers Cricket Balls and some match balls, it is the ultimate package from the UK's best-selling cricket ball manufacturer.
The Readers Coaching Pack 4 comes with all of the following:3 x Readers Reacta ball12 x Windballs, colours may vary12 x Supaballs, colours may vary18 x Tennis balls12 x Readers Club cricket balls12 x Readers Super Crown cricket balls2 x Lusum 48 ball bags1 x set of 50 space marker training cones2 x Batting Tee's
Available in men's sizes only.
Our level 2-qualified cricket coach has put together the ultimate Readers Cricket Balls pack made for coaches. A massive range of Readers Cricket Balls is available to aid any training session.
A total of 69 Readers Cricket Balls and a full set of cones ensure all skills and drills are catered for.
The Readers Coaching Pack 3 contains all of the following:3 x Readers Reacta ball12 x Windballs, colours may vary12 x Supaballs, colours may vary18 x Tennis balls12 x Readers Special Schools cricket balls12 x Readers Super Crown cricket balls2 x Lusum 48 ball bags1 x set of 50 space marker training cones2 x Batting Tee's
Available in youth size
This Readers Cricket Ball is a superb County Crown training and match-quality ball.
Very popular and perfect for day/night games or for games and training sessions when light is poor.
Good-value coloured Readers Cricket BallHand-stitched.Available in men, women, and youth sizes.Available in 3 colour options.
When playing matches or training games indoors, you should try to use a ball designed for indoor use. This Readers Cricket Ball weighs 4 oz. and has a realistic, engraved seam. Excellent durability and is now available in three colours Red , Yellow and Orange.
Now only available in red. If you are looking for special gifts for cricket lovers as a birthday present or for your end-of-season presentation award, this ball is ideal. It is a mini version of a hard cricket ball and has a stitched seam.
All of our coaches have some of these soft training balls in their kitbags. We are always impressed with the Supaball, as it has a reliable bounce and is incredibly durable.
This Readers Supaball is coloured pink.
It is great for coaching and can also be used with Kwik Cricket games.
Real stitched seam.Durable PVC outer cover.Reliable bounce and durability.Available to adults and Youth.
All of our coaches have some of these soft training balls in their kitbags. We are always impressed with the Supaball, as it has an excellent bounce and is very durable.
This Readers Supaball is coloured white.
It is ideal for coaching or for use with Kwik Cricket games.
Real stitched seam.Durable PVC outer cover.Excellent bounce and durability.Available in Youth Only.
Every coach should have some of these soft training balls in their kit bag. The Readers Supaball has an excellent bounce and is very durable.
It is ideal for coaching or for use with Kwik Cricket games.
Real stitched seam.Durable PVC outer cover.Excellent bounce and durability.Available to Adult and Youth.
Every coach should have some of these soft training balls in their kit bag. The Readers Supaball has an excellent bounce and is very durable.
It is ideal for coaching or for use with Kwik Cricket games.
Real stitched seam.Durable PVC outer cover.Excellent bounce and durability.Available to Adult and Youth.
This Orange Readers Windball is a high-quality soft training ball that every coach should have in their kitbag. The Readers Windball has superb durability and is highly recommended by us for use in foundation coaching.
It is ideal for coaching or for use with Kwik Cricket games.
Soft plastic construction.Superb durability and quality.Ideal for coaching and general practice.Available to Adult and Youth.
This Pink Readers Windball is a high-quality soft training ball that every coach should have in their kitbag. The Readers Windball has superb durability and is highly recommended by us for use in foundation coaching.
It is ideal for coaching or for use with Kwik Cricket games.
Soft plastic construction.Superb durability and quality.Ideal for coaching and general practice.Available to Adult and Youth.
Readers Cricket Balls are the biggest selling cricket balls in the UK, and this coaching pack uses the best value balls available. The perfect choice for all coaches at the senior level.
Containing training balls to suit all abilities and complete with a Readers Hold Ball Bag.
The Readers Coaching Pack 2 is designed for adult cricket and contains the following:6 x Windballs, colours may vary6 x Supaballs, colours may vary12 x Tennis balls12 x Club cricket balls1 x Lusum 48 ball bag1 x Batting Tee
Available in men's size
From the company that sells most cricket balls in the UK, The Readers cricket ball coaching packs are designed to save the cricket coaches time and money.
Offering a full range of Readers Cricket Balls to ensure every training session has the right ball available.
Readers have been manufacturing cricket balls for over 200 years, so, with their quality and our knowledge, you can't go wrong with these packs.
The Readers Coaching Pack 1 is for youth cricket and includes:
6 x Windballs, colours may vary6 x Supaballs, colours may vary12 x Tennis balls12 x Special schools cricket balls1 x Lusum 48 ball bag1 x Batting Tee Available in youths size
The Sovereign Special County Ball is the number one 'Grade A' Readers Cricket Ball in the UK. This Readers Cricket Ball is used extensively in premier league cricket throughout the country.
Readers use English alum-tanned premium select leather with a 3-layer core, giving this ball better shape retention and a more consistent performance to the end of the game.
Made in England.
Top-quality Readers Cricket Ball.Hand stitched.4-piece traditional county finish.Ideal for league and cup matches lasting in excess of 60 overs.Available in Men's only.
It would be ideal if you had a tennis ball with a built-in seam. The Allplay Ball from Readers has just that.
To encourage young bowlers to think about their grip when training, it would be ideal if you had a tennis ball with a built-in seam. The Allplay Ball from Readers has just that.
This Readers Cricket Ball is similar to a tennis ball in design but has a slightly raised seam to ensure your bowlers actually think about their finger position when training.
The AllPlay ball comes in boxes of six.
These come as a pack of six different coloured balls: red, white, green, yellow, blue, and orange.
The Readers Team cricket ball weighs 2.5 oz. and is available in youth size only. This Readers Cricket Ball is designed for use in cricket nets and for coaching drills. It can be used indoors or out and has a raised seam to ensure bowlers work on the correct seam position. This Readers Cricket Ball is extremely durable and is popular in youth cricket and schools. If you have used Readers Windballs and find them too soft or leather cricket balls, 4 oz. indoor balls, or Supaballs and find them too hard - then this is the Readers Cricket Ball for you.
Suitable for use with youth cricketers aged up to 13 years.
Here we have the Lusum Munifex cricket ball for the 23/24 season. This ball is suitable for school and club use.
The Lusum Munifex cricket ball is designed to be used for training or for matches.
This is a great quality and value for money ball.
Made in Pakistan with 3 layers of Portuguese cork and Pakistan Wool core.Hand stitched.4 piece leather construction.Cowhide leather outer. Particularly popular for nets/training sessions Available in men's 5 1/2oz, Womens 5oz & youth 4 3/4oz.
We have re-introduced our Lusum Optio cricket ball by popular demand. This ball is suitable for school and club use.
The Lusum Optio cricket ball is designed to be used for training or for matches up to 40 overs.
Our Pink Lusum Optio ball is ideal as a great value midweek league ball and is available in Men's and youth sizes only. It can be used in games and net practice when poor light is an issue.
Made in Pakistan with 3 layers of Portuguese cork and Pakistan Wool core.Hand stitched.4 piece leather construction.Cowhide leather outer.Suitable for midweek league cricket where light is an issueDurable cricket ball suitable for matches 40 overs.Available in men's 5 1/2oz and youth 4 3/4oz.
Cricket was first played in the UK by a group of people in Southern England. Cricket is now played across the world on a national, international and intercontinental basis in front of large audiences.
Here at Sports Ball Shop we have created a fantastic range of balls, from the principal manufacturers in the game. All of the balls within our range have been chosen because they offer a combination of quality, popularity and value for money, ensuring that they are able to meet the requirements of all of our customers.
If you require any further information regarding our cricket range you can always phone our team of customer service representatives who will be happy to help you. We also supply cricket training and match balls to local sports teams and offer special tailored packages and rates, to teams looking to buy their balls in bulk.
Readers Cricket Balls
Readers craftmanship is world famous and they have been manufacturing balls for over 200 years. Readers balls are respected for their quality and durability.
Readers, are proud to be the leading manufacturer and supplier of cricket match and training balls, to clubs and schools, in the UK.
There is a Readers ball, for every level of the game giving exceptional value for money. Alfred Reader represent the epitome of cricketing excellence.
Sportsballshop offer an extensive range of match and training balls suitable for juniors, Women and Men.
Lusum Cricket Balls
Lusum have quickly built a reputation for producing quality balls without the big budget price. With many leading brands, 25% of the cost of each ball is directly related to their marketing spend. Lusum do not sponsor players, clubs or competitions which ensures you get the best quality balls, for a great price. All of the Lusum range are named after ranks in the Roman army and Lusum means To Play.
Incrediball Cricket Balls
The Easton Incrediball cricket range is designed to offer fantastic training balls at affordable prices. These high specification soft balls are ideal for training and matches.
Incrediball training balls are the market leader in the UK.
The soft training balls are the same size as the hard ball but are great to build up confidence in young and old players. A fantastic training aid that is popular with quality coaches throughout the world. Over the next 12 months rebranding will see the Easton name change to Aero. The range will then be known as the AeroBall.
Dukes Cricket Balls
Dukes cricket balls are used throughout the world in test match cricket and one day internationals. The quality of design and craftmanship is not forgotten when producing cricket balls for school and club cricketers.
Dukes use the latest technology to develop high quality leather that ensures the balls retain their shape for longer. High quality cricket balls are appreciated by good cricketers and the shape retention ensures these ball last for longer.
Kookaburra Cricket Balls
Kookaburra are a leading provider of high end cricket equipment, with years of experience manufacturing products for all over the world. Kookaburra produce a variety of high quality balls which are often used in major cricketing events globally.
Kookaburra produce balls which have become the biggest selling balls worldwide and with the wealth of experience of kookaburra, you know you are buying quality.
We sell a huge range of Kookaburra cricket training and match balls. Look out for our package deals.
Gunn and Moore Cricket Balls
Gunn & Moore have a proud tradition and have been designing and producing products of high quality, for over 125 years. Their cricket bats are manufactured in their own workshops, in Nottingham. The care and thought in producing these bats was replicated when they designed their range of cricket balls.
The balls we have chosen, are used across the world, by coaches who look to challenge cricketers, both young and old. The unique designs of some of the balls are used to develop international bowlers of tomorrow.
Slazenger Cricket Balls
Slazenger have been producing high quality sports equipment for many years, having developed a presence in a vast array of sports. Slazenger manufacture balls of the highest quality, selling thousands each year to cricketers all over the world.
Founded in 1881, Slazenger are very popular with club cricketers, International cricketers and many in between.
Slazenger produce balls at various price points, ensuring you are sure to find a match or training ball to suit your game and budget.
Reasons Why a 4 Piece Cricket Ball is Better Than a 2 Piece ball?
What is the difference between a 2 piece and a 4 piece cricket ball? A cricket ball is manufactured using various grades of leather, depending on the quality of ball. The ball is constructed using a 4 piece or 2 piece method and then stitched together to create a seam.
The best balls and in fact, all of the hard leather cricket balls we offer, are constructed using the 4 piece method. A 2 piece ball will have 2 sections of leather hide which is then shaped around the inner materials and then stitched to create a ball. The leather has to be stretched more than a 4 piece ball and so could have areas within the leather which is thinner. This creates an imbalance and can make the ball less reliable through the air.
A 4 piece ball has it's hide cut into 4 quarters and pairs are then sewn together. The 2nd pair is rotated 90 degrees and then they are stitched together. The hide has less stretching to enable it to form the ball shape, making the thickness of the leather more consistent throughout the ball. This makes the ball more reliable and the bowler is then more likely to be able to control the swing and movement through the air.
2 piece balls are often used in net practice and for fielding drills. 4 piece balls are used at most cricket clubs and schools as the ball is a higher quality and likely to last longer too.
