The Kookaburra Supreme Crown cricket ball is ideal for use in good standard of league cricket for men and women. The Supreme Crown ball is a quality hand stitched ball with a 4 layer quilted centre. The ball is individually handmade and has the 4 piece construction as with all quality cricket balls.
Kookaburra use selected Indian alum tanned leather for durability and apply a wax and finish to English requirements.
Availailable in red in men's 5.5oz and women's 5oz sizes.
The Kookaburra County Club cricket ball, is the best selling cricket ball from the Kookaburra range. This ball has been tested for durability and has come through as very highly recommended. This cricket ball has the Kookaburra stamp of quality and is already proving popular with clubs and schools.
Available to bulk buy to make this even better value.
This Cricket Ball is ideal for training or matches up to 50 overs.
The ball is hand stitched of 4 piece construction.
The ball has a 3 layer quilted core.
Waxed and finished to English requirements.
Very durable hide cover.
This great ball is available in three sizes - Men, Youth and Women size.
The County Club ball is ideal for use with youth cricketers and adult matches. The ball is available in women's size and is one of the better cricket balls available for the women's game.
The Dukes Select Match Cricket Ball is one of my favourite match cricket balls. It gives our bowlers a cricket ball that has a quality feel and the batters noted the sound off the bat was perfect too. The Select ball is suitable for club cricketers used to playing a good standard of cricket of 40 overs and more.
Using selected leather with a Perma anti-scuff finish, this fully hand sewn ball has proved a winner with us on and off the field.
For a durability and extended shape retention Dukes use the Cortex Core on this ball.
Suitable for matches of 40 overs and more
These Duke Select Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
Budget balls don't have to be used for nets and training only. This Dukes Club Match Cricket Ball is a quality ball, suitable for use in club and schools cricket in games of 20 overs or more.
The ball is constructed in the same way as more expensive balls and is also fully hand sewn. The Cortex core offers excellent shape retention and the Perma anti-scuff finish ensures the ball is going to last.
High quality match ball ideal for Twenty/20 cricket, Mens sized (156g)
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
The Dukes County International cricket balls is a premium quality English alum tanned leather ball which is suitable for use at the elite level of cricket. The ball has been hand finished here in the UK. The County Internaional ball has a top quality cortex core centre for best shape retention.
Hand sewn cricket balls are a sign of quality and this cricket balls is one of the best available at this time.
Traditional greased finish to ensure the leather outer lasts longer, without the unsightly cracking of heavy lacquered balls
Suitable for top league cricket
Adult sized - 5 1/2oz only. These Duke County International Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
Readers have produced some fantastic quality cricket balls over the years and this Readers County Match cricket ball is one of the best available.
Great value and available to buy in bulk to make it even more cost effective. This cricket ball is very popular in senior league matches. Hand finished in England.
Excellent value cricket ball.
Hand stitched.
4 piece traditional county finish.
Ideal for league and cup matches lasting in excess of 55 overs.
Available in Men's only.
Readers proud tradition of manufacturing high quality cricket balls, continues to this day. This hand stitched ball is made in India and the quality remains as high as ever.
Great value and available to buy in bulk to make it even more cost effective. This cricket ball is a modern alternative to more expensive English cricket balls, offering superb value for money.
Excellent value cricket ball.
Hand stitched.
Traditional 4 piece construction.
Alum Tanned Leather.
Ideal for league and cup matches lasting in excess of 55 overs.
Available in Men's size only.
Readers Cricket Balls are well known for their quality and durability. The Readers Gold 'A' Cricket Ball is a top Quality, Club Match Ball. Many clubs throughout the UK, that are not tied to a sponsored league ball, choose this ball for their league and friendly matches.
Top quality Cricket Ball.
Made in Pakistan with cork and worsted core.
Hand stitched.
Finished in England.
4 piece leather construction.
Long lasting cricket ball suitable for matches up to 65 overs.
Available in Men's and Youth.
Readers have a reputation for quality and durability. The Readers County Supreme ‘A' Cricket Ball is a fine example of the quality expected of Readers cricket balls.
Great quality Cricket Ball.
Made in Pakistan with a cork and worsted core.
Hand stitched.
4 piece leather construction.
This cricket ball is suitable for matches up to 50 overs.
Available in Men's, Women's and Youth.
All manufacturers have a budget ball but, none can beat the quality of the Readers Club cricket ball. One of the most popular Cricket Balls, on the market.
Great value cricket ball.
Made in India.
4 piece leather construction.
Ideal for 20/20 games or use as a training ball.
Available in Men's only.
This ball weighs 5 1/2oz (156g)
One of the biggest selling, Junior Cricket Balls. Great quality, at an excellent price. The Special Schools cricket ball is used extensively throughout schools and club youth cricket.
Great value Cricket Ball.
Made in India.
4 piece leather construction
Ideal for all Youth games and training sessions.
Available in Youth's only.
This ball weighs 4 3/4oz (135g) Ideal for the Juniors
Just what was needed for the Junior nets this season. The recipients were as thrilled with them.
The Incrediball Aeroball, Match Weight Cricket Ball is as close to a match ball without actually using a hard ball. The Match Weight Cricket Ball has a soft outer, as with all other Incrediballs but, has a harder core.
Ideal for pre match fielding drills and junior matches.
Available in sizes 5.5oz (adult) and 4.3/4oz (junior)
The Incrediball Aeroball, Trainer cricket ball is ideal for coaching bowling. With the ball in two colours, with one half red and the other half yellow, it is easier for bowlers to see what is happening to the ball during its flight.
Available in both adult and junior sizes.
Incrediball Pink Cricket Ball The Pink Incrediball Aeroball is a great training ball that is incredibly popular with junior and adult players. As with the other Incrediballs it features a traditional stitched seam, which is ideal when coaching finger positions to young bowlers. The great thing about this ball is, it has a normal bounce unless it hits the batsman or fielder which then causes the ball to soften making the impact safer.
Now available in junior and adult sizes
A new addition to the Aero range is this fantastic Aero Quick Tech ball with a raised coloured seam. The ball is soft and is similar to a windball.
Ideal for use in Kwik cricket or training sessions. This ball is available in youth size and at this time is only available in orange.
The raised seam aids finger position for young bowlers. The semi-soft ball is hard wearing with a white seam which assists coaching young players.
The Incrediball Aeroball, Junior Cricket Ball is an ideal training ball it features a traditional stitched seam and has a normal bounce unless it hits the batsman or fielder causing the ball to soften making the impact safer.
The Incrediball range of balls was rebranded through 2012/13 and are now known as the Areoball. The ball supplied is still is exactly the same, only branded differently.
The Incrediball Aeroball, Club Cricket Ball is an ideal ball for Practicing and Training, it features a traditional red colour with a white stitched seam and is used in clubs around the country. The Incrediball Club Cricket Ball is made from non leather allowing inexperienced players a safer experience.
The Incrediball range of balls was rebranded and are now known as the Areoball. The ball supplied is still is exactly the same, only branded differently.
Weighs approximately 125g
*Please Note This Package Now Includes 2 Bags As The Buckets Previously Supplied Are Currently Discontinued*
When Gunn & Moore launched their bowling machine ball in 2015, it proved very popular with coach's and clubs and is now one of our best selling training balls. These dimpled balls are red, yellow or mixed colours and fit most leading bowling machines, including the Bola machine.
This package contains 60 x GM bowling machine balls and 2 Ball Bags. Each bag holds at least 30 balls.
These balls are made in China and weigh 5oz
Balls are included
Options now include either
60 x Red balls or
60 x Yellow balls or
30 x Red balls and 30 x Yellow balls
The Kookaburra County Star cricket ball is designed to offer fantastic performance, having been waxed and finished to English requirements.
Offering the same outstanding Kookaburra quality, this cricket ball has been put through extensive testing to ensure that the specification exceeds the expectations of their customers. The Kookaburra County Star Cricket Ball offers a range of performance enhancing features, offering the user a better overall experience.
This County Star Cricket Ball is ideal for youth and adult training or matches up to 50 overs.
The red ball is hand stitched of 4 piece construction and has a 3 layer quilted core.
Waxed and finished to English requirements.
Very durable selected hide cover.
This popular ball is available in two sizes - Men and Youth
Kookaburra have had some negative comments regards to the lack of swing but, our coaches have tried this ball and continue to use it for their older youth matches and is often the ball of choice at the clubs development games. The ball is hard wearing and as far as swing goes, we noticed no difference from more expensive balls from other brands.
The Kookaburra County Special cricket ball replaced the Kookaburra Super League ball in 2016. The ball is built to the same exacting standards and is the highest quality Kookaburra ball we currently have available to us.
The ball is a high quality 4 piece hand stitched constructed with a 4 layer quilted centre. The ball is as with most Kookaburra cricket balls is waxed and finished to English requirements.
Carefully chosen alum tanned steer hide cover with fine linen stitching makes this a ball for high grade cricket, for reliability and consistancy.
Available in Men's size.
The Dukes Crown Prince Match Cricket Ball is a high quality cricket ball, suitable for use in top level league cricket matches of 50 overs and more. This Dukes ball weighs 5 1/2oz (156g) and is available in mens size only.
The ball is fully hand sewn and uses the best English Alum tanned leather which is carefully handled and finished using a traditional grease finish.
The core has a Cortex Centre to ensure excellent shape retention.
Suitable for matches of 50 overs plus
These Duke Crown Prince Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
For cricket matches of 45 overs and more, we highly recommend this Dukes Prince Match Cricket Ball. This Dukes cricket ball is suitable for use in top grade cricket and is an extremely hard wearing and durable match ball.
The Cortex Centre gives the ball notable shape retention and the premium leather skin has a Perma anti-scuff finish.
This mens sized, 156g cricket ball, is also fully hand sewn.
Suitable for matches of 45 overs and beyond.
These Duke Prince Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
This Dukes Cadet Match Cricket Ball is ideal for use in junior cricket matches in schools and youth club cricket. We rcommend this ball for use in matches of 35 overs or more.
The ball is constructed in the same way as more expensive balls and uses the finest premium quality leather with a moulded cork and rubber centre.
The Cadet match ball is also hand sewn and has a traditional greased finish for extended life of the ball.
The Dukes Cadet ball is available in RED. The Pink Cadet balls have now been discontinued, please see the Tiger ball if you require pink youth cricket balls.
Suitable for matches of 35 overs or more.
These Duke Cadet Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
It is often difficult to find a great quality cricket ball for junior level that doesn't break the bank. This Dukes Tiger Match Cricket Ball is an exception. Ideal for use in club and schools cricket matches of 20 overs or more.
The ball doesn't lack quality though as it uses quality leather and is hand sewn. The Perma anti-scuff finish and the moulded cork and rubber core offer a consistent and durable match ball.
Suitable for use in matches of 20 overs or more.
These Duke Tiger Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather construction.
The Dukes Club Cricket Ball Mens is now available in orange, and is ideal for use in schools and club cricket from ages 15 and up. The Dukes Club ball is fully hand stitched and has a perma anti scuff finish to ensure the ball lasts longer.
Adult sized at 5.5oz with a good quality leather outer and a cortex centre which gives great shape retention.
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
This White Dukes Club Match Cricket Ball is a quality ball, suitable for use in club and schools cricket in games of 20 overs or more, in men's size only.
The ball is constructed in the same way as the red Dukes Club ball and is also fully hand sewn. The Cortex core offers excellent shape retention and the Perma anti-scuff finish ensures the ball is going to last.
One of the best white cricket balls available and is a high quality match ball ideal for Twenty/20 cricket, Mens sized (156g)
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather constuction.
The Dukes Heavy Weight 10oz Cricket Ball is a great ball to develop the pace and skills of seam and pace bowlers. The ball should used alongside a traditional weighted ball to get the most out of it.
Suggested training development program using this ball would be as follows:-
Assuming a full warm up has been completed with relevant stretches the bowler would then be ready to bowl. Bowl 3 deliveries using a standard weight cricket ball Follow this by using a lighter ball such as the Lusum Safety Incrediball and bowl 3 more deliveries Now use the Dukes Heavy Weight ball to bowl a further 3 to 6 deliveries. Do not exceed this amount in one go as you are slowly building muscle memory and bowling more could cuase injury.
The bowler should feel the difference in pace they can bring the ball through their action and over time this will become faster, without any adverse effect on the accuracy.
This heavy weight cricket ball can also be used for fielding drills and is widely used on the professional scene across the UK.
Repeat the process 1 or 2 times being careful not to overstretch the bowler, being aware of the safe bowling directive as laid out by the ECB.
This ball should never be used with a batter or bat in the net as it can cause damage to both player and bat.
As the appeal of women's cricket grows, so does the amount of quality cricket balls available. Women's cricket balls are manufactured as 5oz balls and these Duke Club match balls are available in either red or pink.
The 5oz ball is suitable for women and girls from the age of 14 years of age. So any girl playing in under 15's cricket should use the 5oz balls. These are high quality match balls and are hand sewn and offer incredible shape retention due to it's Cortex core. The Perma Anti Scuff finish ensures the ball will last. Incredible value for money given the quality of ball available.
Available in Red or Pink. Due to production costs the pink ball is slightly more expensive than the red ball but, still amazing value.
These Duke Club Match balls are manufactured using the highest quality 4 piece leather construction.
The Lusum SoftAir cricket ball is a soft touch training ball. The SoftAir ball comes in orange only and is a great quality ball for use in batting, bowling and fielding drills. The soft feature of the ball ensures players do not get hurt when hit by the ball and can be used to develop skills over a longer period.
The ball has a raised seam around the ball to give the feel of a real cricket ball for bowlers working on their grip and seam position.
Very similar to the Readers Windball, Slazenger Air ball. As with these balls, the Lusum SoftAir ball is a training aid ball - the adult SoftAir ball weighs 88g (3.1oz) and the youth SoftAir ball weighs 74g (2.6oz)
In the guide "What Size Ball Do I Need?" the weights refer to hard cricket balls
The Lusum Safety Cricket Ball is a long lasting training ball available in red. This is the adult version and has raised seams and stitched seams to give the player the real feel of a cricket ball. The Lusum Incrediball Safety ball is designed for use in nets and training drills in club and school cricket.
The softer outer ensures play can continue for longer and the inner core is softer than a leather cricket ball. Realistic bounce and great value which is why it is used by a growing number of coaches across the UK.
The ball has a double stitch per side and has a minimum of 56 stitches. The adult Lusum Safety Incrediball weighs around 96g (3.4oz)
The Lusum Safety Cricket Ball is ideal for youth players up to the age of 13 years. It has a raised seam and real stitching to give the young bowler a realistic feel when working on grip and seam positioning.
The ball is long lasting and is a great addition to your club or school coaches bag. Ideal for use in net practice and for fielding drills where a cricket ball is not suitable or to give players the chance to build their confidence through extended repetition, when a leather cricket ball might not allow.
The ball has a double stitch per side and has a minimum of 56 stitches. The Lusum Safety Incrediball weighs around 94g (3.4oz)
Buy in multiples of 48 balls to save even more.
Perfect for use in practice matches as it has a realistic bounce.
The Readers League Special cricket ball is designed exclusively for the women's game.This ball is used extensively throughout the country, in ladies cricket and weighs 5oz.
With women's cricket becoming ever more popular this ball is set to be the market leader. A quality match ball, made with Alum tanned leather and fully hand stitched.
Made in India.
Top quality women's cricket ball.
Hand stitched.
4 piece traditional construction.
Ideal for ladies league and cup matches lasting in excess of 55 overs.
Available in Women's size only.
Readers budget Cricket balls have a fantastic feel of quality but with a realistic price. The Readers Super Crown is an affordable good quality match cricket ball.
Good quality match ball.
Made in India.
4 piece leather construction
This ball is suitable for matches up to 40 overs.
Available in Men's and Youth.
The Readers Special County Imperial Crown cricket ball is a Grade A ball.
These balls are made using English leather and are hand stitched.
Weight: 156g
The Readers County Elite Mens Cricket Ball is a good quality ball manufactured in India. It is ideal for use in adult matches up to 40 overs and weighs 5.5oz. The ball is hand stitched and has an English style seam.
This is a higher quality ball than the Readers Super Crown ball and is a great alternative to the Readers County Supreme ball.
It is a ball we have used and performed well in practise games pre-season. Also suitable for youth cricket when using an adult ball so from under 15's and above.
The Kookaburra Paceball cricket ball, is a nice entry level ball. It is mainly used in youth cricket or as a trining ball.
Superb price and a ball that will definately aid the improvement of your bowlers skills. Now available in packs of 24.
Hand sewn, 4 piece construction.
With 3 layer core.
Using veg tanned hide cover.
Available in Men and youths.
The Readers County Supreme cricket ball is only a few that are availble in the women's 5oz size.
A great cricket ball, that every club bowler will cherish. If cared for during a game, this ball will get your bowlers taking wicket after wicket.
Great quality Cricket Ball.
Made in Pakistan.
Hand stitched with a cork and worsted core.
A quality 4 piece leather construction.
We recommend this cricket ball for matches up to 55 overs.
Available in Men's, Women's and Youth.
Buy in bulk with our great 24 ball pack. This Readers Supaball, in Red, is a great soft training ball which is ideal to develop skills.
We have always got some of these cricket balls to hand, at our club training sessions.
Real stitched lifelike seam.
Durable PVC outer casing.
Realistic bounce and durability.
Available in both Adult and Youth sizes.
Available in multi buy packs of 24, this Readers Super Crown cricket ball, has a fantastic feel of quality.
Hand stitched, in India, this ball is the biggest selling match ball for youth cricket. Also durable enough to be used for adult matches or training games.
Good quality match ball.
Entirely hand made in India.
Hand stitched.
A 4 piece leather construction
This ball is durable enough for matches up to 50 overs.
Men's and Youth sizes available.
This is the most popular Windball in our coaches kitbag. It appeals to both sexes and is bright and durable.
Great to use in Kwik Cricket tournaments and is recommended for use at the foundation level of cricket.
Super soft plastic feel.
Excellent durability and quality.
Ideal when coaching skills and for general practice.
Available in both adult and youth sizes.
When you look at this Readers Club cricket ball and compare the price with other brands, you will soon realise, this is a must buy.
A hard wearing training ball but, can be used in 20/20 games too.
Now available in packs of 24, to ensure you get the best value for money.
Great budget cricket ball.
Made entirely in India
4 piece leather constructed ball
Great training ball but, can also be used in 20/20 matchesl.
Men's size only.
The Readers Windball is just as popular in orange as it is in pink. The ideal training aid to develop skills.
Now available in packs of 24, making this a must buy for any coach.
Soft but, durable and is suitable for Kwik Cricket Tournaments.
Soft plastic.
excellent durability and quality.
suitable for coaching skills and general practice games.
Available for both Adult and Youth cricket.
We are never without, at least half a dozen of these Readers Supaballs, whenever we have a training session.
The perfect, soft training cricket ball, to help build up skills in both adult and youth cricket.
Now available in multi-buy packs of 24.
Real stitched seam, giving a genuine feel.
Durable PVC outer casing.
Realistic bounce and very durable.
Adult and Youth sizes available.
The best selling cricket ball at school level. The Readers Special School cricket ball is ideal for any match or training situation, requiring a youth size cricket ball.
Now available in packs of 24.
Made in India to Readers, exacting standards, makes this the best value youth cricket ball in the UK.
The most popular youth sized Cricket Ball.
Made in India.
4 piece, dyed leather construction
Perfect for all youth cricket (u13 and below).
Available in Youth's only.
This Readers cricket ball is as good as it gets for the club cricketer. The Gold A cricket ball is a fine example of a great quality ball.
It is a pakistan made ball finished in the UK. For league cricket of any length, this is the perfect ball.
Top quality league cricket ball.
Made in Pakistan.
Hand stitched and has a cork and worsted core.
Finished in England.
Quality 4 piece leather construction.
A very durable cricket ball for matches up to 65 overs.
Available in Men's and Youth.
The Kookaburra County Club cricket ball, is a great quality cricket balls and has been the best selling match ball from the Kookaburra range over the last 2 years. This ball has been tested for durability and has passed all of the tests. This cricket ball far exceeds the quality expected from a ball at this price.
Now available in multi-buy packs of 24, making this even better value.
This Cricket Ball is ideal for training or matches up to 50 overs.
The ball is hand stitched of 4 piece construction.
With 3 layer quilted core.
Waxed and finished to English requirements.
Extremely durable hide cover.
Available in Men, Youth and Women size.
The Kookaburra county Star cricket ball, is the choice for the serious cricketer. Offering exceptional quality, having been put through extensive testing. This cricket ball far exceeds the quality expected from a ball at this price.
Now available in multi-buy packs of 24, making this even better value.
This Cricket Ball is ideal for League Matches up to 55 overs.
Hand stitched, 4 piece construction.
With 3 layer quilted core.
Waxed and finished to English requirements.
Using selected hide cover.
Available in Men's and youth size.
Originally known as the Easton Incrediball but when Easton withdrew from cricket these balls were rebranded as AeroBalls. The quality is the same and they continue to be the best balls available. This pack includes 24 balls and they are available in a choice of styles and sizes.
You can order any of the following
AeroBall Club in red or pink in youth or senior sizes
AeroBall Trainer ball in youth or senior sizes and has one half in red and the other in yellow to help bowlers understand the swing and spin dynamics of a cricket ball
AeroBall Match Weight in youth or senior sizes and is weighted to replicate a real cricket ball
The outer surface has real stitching and has a PVC cover. The Club and Trainer balls has a soft core so they can be used in training and coaching sessions. Also suitable for use indoors and out.
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.
