We have noticed some differences in 12" ball weights lately. I put some on the scale just to see and this is what I came up with.
Old triple S 182 g
New triple S 180 g
Macgregor 197 g
New Dudley thunder heat 197 g
Old Dudley thunder heat 182 g
Old sterling (vtd ball) 197 g
We noticed with one of our pitchers if she pitched the lighter balls, she throws high consistently. Put a heavier ball in her hand and it was much better.
How much should a standard 12" ball weigh and is it normal to have this much difference in ball weight? 15-17 grams is quite a bit of difference in swinging a bat so I would think it would be big in pitching as well. Anyone else notice this?
Old triple S 182 g
New triple S 180 g
Macgregor 197 g
New Dudley thunder heat 197 g
Old Dudley thunder heat 182 g
Old sterling (vtd ball) 197 g
We noticed with one of our pitchers if she pitched the lighter balls, she throws high consistently. Put a heavier ball in her hand and it was much better.
How much should a standard 12" ball weigh and is it normal to have this much difference in ball weight? 15-17 grams is quite a bit of difference in swinging a bat so I would think it would be big in pitching as well. Anyone else notice this?