Rawlings makes solid baseballs. With the switch the Spalding (which is an absolute joke) what do you guys know about Spalding on the diamond?

As long as they have better seams than the Rawlings

Rawlings makes solid baseballs. With the switch the Spalding (which is an absolute joke) what do you guys know about Spalding on the diamond?

 

I'm not sure why it's a joke. Spalding is headquartered here in KY, so this really shouldn't be a surprise, or necessarily be considered a bad thing. Yes, Rawlings does make very good baseballs but they aren't the only good baseball. I've used baseball's from Wilson and Baden that compare very favorably to Rawlings. I've never used Spalding baseballs, but they are the official ball in at least 1/2 dozen states and are the official ball of the Little League World Series.

Not sure which Spalding ball will be the official ball but I have used the Spalding 500 ball in tournaments and it is very comparable to the Rawlings r100. I think the coaches will be happy with it

As long as they have better seams than the Rawlings

 

Higher or lower seams? I was never a fan of the high seams, but when I got to college and beyond, I LOVED the low seams.

I'm not sure why it's a joke. Spalding is headquartered here in KY, so this really shouldn't be a surprise, or necessarily be considered a bad thing. Yes, Rawlings does make very good baseballs but they aren't the only good baseball. I've used baseball's from Wilson and Baden that compare very favorably to Rawlings. I've never used Spalding baseballs, but they are the official ball in at least 1/2 dozen states and are the official ball of the Little League World Series.

 

I've never used a Wilson that was worth a hoot. Can't argue Baden as I've never used one. I've always been partial to Rawlings. Could also be that I'm biased and don't like changing up balls. But just because Spalding is located in KY doesn't mean the KHSAA should do them a favor. Regardless of what I say, I'll just have to adjust.

Higher or lower seams? I was never a fan of the high seams, but when I got to college and beyond, I LOVED the low seams.

 

I seem to enjoy pitching with higher seems... Like the Ohio baseballs... But I see your point, just whichever you prefer.

I seem to enjoy pitching with higher seems... Like the Ohio baseballs... But I see your point, just whichever you prefer.

 

Higher seams...better for most pitchers. Better grip, especially for breaking stuff. Lower seams, are tougher to grip and control, as the ball slips more. But the pitchers that can control it get more run and movement on their pitches. Lower seamed balls also seem to carry better off the bat.

Not sure which Spalding ball will be the official ball but I have used the Spalding 500 ball in tournaments and it is very comparable to the Rawlings r100. I think the coaches will be happy with it

 

From another thread, here is what the KHSAA approved:

 

The adopted products are:

Baseball - Spalding TF Pro HS Baseball (41-100HS)

Basketball-B - Spalding TF1000 Classic (74-7849)

Basketball-G - Spalding TF1000 Class 28.5 (74-7839)

Football - Spalding Alpha -72-6758

Softball - Spalding Dudley Thunder Heat-Polycore (43-147)