In the past, we’ve put together in-depth guides on Diamond, Rawlings, and Wilson baseballs, giving you the lowdown on what’s what. Now, I get a lot of questions about the differences between the Rawlings 10U and Rawlings CROLB baseballs. If you’ve read my piece on Comparing the Rawlings 8U, 10U, and 12U baseballs, you’ll remember …
When unraveling a baseball, what you’re likely observing are indeed both in the form of long strings, but they serve different purposes and come from different stages in the baseball’s construction. Wool (as a material within baseballs), when referring to wool in the context of baseballs, it usually pertains to wool yarn or wool fibers …
Following the discussion on the different types of baseballs that define the essence of baseball, I felt compelled to write a sequel that digs deeper into the iconic ball. From the meticulously stitched seams that dictate the flight of the ball, to the layers that comprise its core, each element plays a pivotal role in …
I have seen my fair share of baseballs, from the ones we used back in T-ball to those high-flying college league and MLB balls. But have you ever stopped to think about what makes each of these balls tick? Well, it all starts with the core (a.k.a. pill). So, why am I zeroing in on …
Imagine standing in the batter’s box, bat in hand, with your gaze fixed on the pitcher winding up. While physics might seem far from your thoughts in that moment, the Coefficient of Restitution (COR)—which quantifies the ball’s bounce-back energy—and compression, indicating how much the ball deforms upon impact, are crucial in the interaction between bat …
