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Post  smile Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:43 am


Flashiest Color – When looking at a baseball coming from a pitching machine the first thing a hitter will notice is the color of the ball. It has been proven that a yellow ball is easier to see than a white ball, especially when flying from the arm or wheel of a pitching machine. All of them like to wear discoun baseball jerseys. The bright color is intended to provide the best overall visibility for the most lighting conditions. Consistency and Durability – The durability of a practice baseball is probably the most important factor. A regular baseball is required for game use. reebok jerseys china
The controversy surrounding what type of ball to use when taking batting practice has been around for years. Coated baseballs, also called pitching machine balls or dimple balls, are often thought of in a negative manner with the argument that they do not provide the same feel as a real baseball when struck by the bat. In my opinion the pitching machine balls are superior for their durability, longevity, cost benefit. Coupled with the fact that they do not scuff and pick up moisture like real baseballs so the flight from the machine is much truer leading to better pitches and more consistent swings during batting practice makes them a great choice.
Greater Value – While the initial cost may exceed the cost of real baseballs, the fact that these balls will be used for 2-3 years makes them a far greater value for any team or parent. They wear wholesale mlb jerseys in games. Baseball costs have risen along with other types of baseball equipment. A regular box of baseballs will cost about $60. Most teams will need two boxes per year. That math makes using pitching machine baseballs an economic win for the team. The fact that the balls will be used for 2-3 years makes them a great value for any team. major league baseball jerseys
Longevity – Keeping the baseballs clean will help ensure they reach their full useful life. There never is a concern about getting the balls wet, which is great. A simple mixture of detergent and warm water is all that I use to keep them clean. My teams also will hand dry them if the field is wet when we are using the pitching machine balls. I have found that by keeping them clean and wiping them occasionally, the balls will last their expected 2-3 years and be in good shape the entire time.
If used regularly, the regular baseball will absorb moisture, become scuffed and wear out at a fast rate. Pitching machine baseballs, with their unique design, will last much longer. A pitching machine baseball can be expected to be used for 2-3 years before needing to be replaced. Everyone of them likes to wear wholesale mlb jerseys. Many hits can be had over the course of 3 years. The plastic coating will not allow moisture to penetrate the ball. A regular baseball will act like a sponge for any water nearby. Damp fields or dew filled lawns will soak a baseball. As the baseball adds weight from the moisture it becomes very heavy.

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