It’s A Ball, Ball World

Vendors keep the bounce in a staple of the team sports business

As the old saying goes, you can’t start the game without a ball. So the top vendors to the team business are making sure that when the game kicks off the players have the best in the business. Team dealers need to keep their eye on bouncing balls to take full advantage of this inflated category.

FRANKLIN
• The MLS Premier Soccer Ball features a PVC surface that enriches both touch and feel, along with a 32-panel construction that features high rebound foam for superior performance.
• The Europa Pro Soccer Ball (left) offers a dynamic textured surface that enhances control and shot accuracy, as well as foam cushioning that provides a soft cover.
• The Space Lace Mini Football (right) combines soft foam with high tack panels and a special space lace system that makes the ball easy to grip and throw.


MIKASA
Designed to improve the mechanics of the hitter, the MVA300ATTR volleyball eliminates the need for perfect sets and wasted time shagging balls. Made of microfiber material and with Mikasa’s patented eight-panel design.

RAWLINGS
• The Rawlings ST5 football (left) features a durable full grain deep pebbled Horween leather shell, Soft Touch Technology and the minimum allowable circumference. The bladder is a four ply TPU that holds in air and locks out moisture.
• The Rawlings Franchise Basketball is made of high-end RX Pro Comp Microfiber composite leather cover and polymeric-infused Padded Zone Technology for a consistent feel and performance.

SPALDING
• The Weighted TF-Trainer’s (top right) ZK microfiber composite material provides the same grip and feel as Spalding’s its top-of-the-line basketball and bounces like a regulation basketball, but weighs three pounds. It helps extend shooting range and improve arm, wrist and finger strength for dribbling, passing and shooting.
• The TF-Trainer Oversized (right) matches the weight and bounce of a regular sized ball, but is oversized at 33 inches to improve shooting accuracy.


• The Pop Warner Rookie Gear Football (left) is for kids who are developing in the game of football. It is 25 percent lighter than standard youth footballs, but is legal for play within levels Pop Warner Football’s Mitey Mite and Tiney Mite.


TACHIKARA
• The SV5WSC (top right) has 46 color options recently approved for high school play and features Sensi-Tec microfiber composite and Loose Bladder Construction (LBC).
• The SV5W Gold (center) features premium leather and Tachikara’s patented Dual Bladder Construction (DBC).
• The SV5WM (bottom) features full grain leather and LBC, making it a quality volleyball in 11 colors recently approved for high school play.

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