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 Kookaburra 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 Kookaburra Cricket 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. This Kookaburra Cricket Ball is available in women's size and is one of the better cricket balls available for the women's game.
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 Readers Cricket Ball for their league and friendly matches.
Top-quality Readers Cricket Ball.
Made in Pakistan with cork and a worsted core.
Hand stitched.Finished in England.4-piece leather construction.Long-lasting Readers 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 a Readers Cricket Ball.
Great-quality Readers Cricket Ball.
Made in Pakistan with a cork and worsted core.
Hand stitched.4-piece leather construction.This Readers Cricket Ball is suitable for matches up to 50 overs.Available in Men's, Women's and Youth.
One of the biggest selling points of Junior Cricket Balls is their high-quality, and excellent price. The Special Schools Readers Cricket Ball is used extensively throughout schools and club youth cricket.
Great value, Readers Cricket Ball.Made in India.4-piece leather constructionIdeal for all Youth games and training sessions.Available in Youth's only.
This Readers Cricket Ball weighs 4 3/4oz (135g).
Ideal for the Juniors Just what was needed for the Junior nets this season. The recipients were thrilled with them.
The Incrediball Aeroball, Weight Cricket Match 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 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 Cricket Ball, is a top Trainer Ball by Aero and 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.
The Pink Incrediball Cricket Ball from Aero is a fantastic 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 that 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 Cricket Balls range is the elite Quick Tech Ball with a raised coloured seam. These Aero Cricket Balls are soft and similar to a windball.
Ideal for use in Kwik cricket or training sessions. These Aero Cricket Balls are available in youth size and, at this time, are 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 in coaching young players.
The Incrediball Cricket Ball is a superb Junior Club training ball featuring a traditional stitched seam and having 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 is now known as the Areoball. The ball supplied is still exactly the same, only branded differently.
The County Star Kookaburra Cricket Ball is designed to offer fantastic performance, having been waxed and finished to English requirements.
Offering the same outstanding Kookaburra quality, this Kookaburra 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 Kookaburra Cricket Ball is ideal for youth and adult training or matches up to 50 overs.
The red ball is hand-stitched with a 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 regarding the lack of swing, but our coaches have tried this ball and continue to use it for their older youth matches. It is often the ball of choice at the club's development games. The ball is hard-wearing, and as far as the swing goes, we noticed no difference from more expensive balls from other brands.
This Dukes Cadet Match Cricket Ball is ideal for use in junior cricket matches in schools and youth club cricket. We recommend this Dukes Cricket Ball for use in matches of 35 overs or more. The Dukes Cricket 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 the ball's extended life.
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 construction.
It is often difficult to find a great-quality Dukes 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 school cricket matches of 20 overs or more.
This Dukes Cricket 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 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 of time.
These Lusum Cricket Balls have a raised seam around the ball to give the feel of a real cricket ball to bowlers working on their grip and seam position.
Very similar to the Readers Windball and Slazenger Air Ball. As with these balls, the Lusum SoftAir ball is a training aid ball - the adult SoftAir ball weighs 88g (3.1 oz), 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.
This budget-friendly Readers Cricket Ball has a fantastic feel of quality, but at a realistic price. The Readers Super Crown is an affordable, high-quality match cricket ball.
Good-quality Match Readers Cricket Ball.
Made in India.4-piece leather construction.This ball is suitable for matches up to 40 overs.Available in Men's and Youth.
These Paceball Kookaburra cricket balls are a nice entry-level ball. It is mainly used in youth cricket or as a training ball.
A superb price and a ball that will definitely aid in the improvement of your bowling skills. Now available in packs of 24.
Hand-sewn, 4-piece construction. With a 3-layer core. Using a vegetable-tanned hide cover. Available for men and youth.
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.
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 constructionPerfect 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, when Easton withdrew from cricket, these Incrediball Cricket Balls were rebranded as AeroBalls. The quality is the same, and they continue to be the best Incrediball Cricket Balls available. This pack includes 24 Incrediball Cricket 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 balls are available in youth or senior sizes and have 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 is available 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 have a soft core, so they can be used in training and coaching sessions. Also suitable for use indoors and outdoors.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
