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    Baseball & Softball Balls

    Both Softball and Baseball are their own unique sport even though they share many similarities.

    Softball was originally invented in 1887 by George Hancock as a form of indoor baseball. Over time it has evolved into a sport of its own. There are two variations of softball: fastpitch and slowpitch.

    Fastpitch softball is more popular in competitive leagues, especially at the college and international tournament levels. Slowpitch softball is more popular in recreational leagues. The different rules of slowpitch are meant to maintain a competitive balance for less skilled players by taking away strategies that require higher skill levels.

    The differences between baseball and softball can be characterized by the differences in:

    • Pitching Area
    • Distance from pitcher’s area to home plate
    • Base paths
    • Field Size
    • Bats
    • Size of Ball

     

    The most noticeable difference between the two sports is the ball. It is important to note the differences when you buy softballs and baseballs to ensure that you get the correct one for the sport you are playing.

    MVP is Canada’s premiere softball and baseball equipment supplier since 1973. We carry a wide range of softball and baseball balls, including practice baseballs, practice softballs, pitching machine balls and many more baseball balls for sale!


     

    Difference Between Softball and Baseball Balls

    Softball and Baseballs are almost identical but there are a few major differences between the two. The most noticeable difference between softball and baseball balls is the size and color.

    Size

    Baseballs are smaller and denser than softballs. Baseballs must weigh between 5 and 5 ¼ oz and have a circumference of 9 inches.

    Softballs are either 11” or 12” inches  in circumference and weigh between 6 ½ to 7 oz. Softballs also have a softer core than baseballs.

    Colour

    Baseballs are almost always white, where as softballs are often yellow.

    Depending on which league you are playing, each level of play will certify balls for use. For example, Major League Baseball’s rules state that the ball must be spherical and made with yarn wound around a core made of cork or rubber of a similar material. Two strips of horsehide or cowhide must cover the ball and are stitched together as well.

     

    MVP Softball and Baseball Balls

    At MVP, we carry softballs Rawlings, Worth and Jugs.

    We also supply synthetic and leather softballs and baseballs.

     

    Softballs

    Jugs 11” and 12” Softie Softballs

    • Ideal for indoor use
    • Realistic bounce and perfect for any defensive or offensive drill on any surface
    • Top grain leather with raised seam

     

    Rawlings 12” Red Dot (PX2RYLC) Softball

    • Official ball for Softball Canada
    • Pro Leather Cover, 12”, .47 COR, 375lb max compression
    • 88 Red Stitch

     

    Rawlings 11” Red Dot (PX11RYLC) Softball

    • Official ball for Softball Canada
    • Pro Leather Cover, 11”, .47 COR, 375 lb max compression
    • 88 Red Stitch

     

    Worth Super Gold Dot SPN (YS44RSS3) Softball                                              

    • 12” Softball
    • .44 COR
    • Available in Optic Yellow
    • Red Stitching
    • SPN Slo-Pitch Softball

     

    Worth SX Super Grey Dot SPN (YS40RSS3) Softball

    • 12" Softball
    • .40 COR
    • Available in White or Optic Yellow
    • Red Stitching
    • SPN Slo-Pitch Softball

     

     

    Baseballs

     

    Rawlings ROMLCAN

    • Official Major League specifications
    • Cushioned cork center
    • Rawlings pro-style seams
    • 85% wool windings

     

    Rawlings 80CC Baseball

    • Full-grain leather cover for added durability
    • Cushioned cork center
    • Rawlings pro-style seams

     

    Rawlings 65CC Baseball

    • Full-grain leather cover for added durability
    • Composite cork and rubber center
    • Rawlings pro-style seams

     

    Rawling 45CC Baseball

    • Leather cover
    • Wound solid cork and rubber center
    • Official size and weight

     

    Rawlings ROTB5 Level 5 Training Ball

    • Level 5 Training Ball (ages 7 - 10)
    • Official size/weight training baseball
    • Rawlings® Pro-Style seam
    • Polyurethane medium/firm center
    • Practice or Training balls
    • Durable synthetic leather cover

     

    Rawlings TVBC-R Tee-Ball Training Ball

    • Indoor/outdoor t-ball training baseball
    • Durable synthetic leather cover
    • Sponge/rubber center
    • Official size and weight

     


    MVP Athletic Has All Your Softball and Baseball Equipment and Supplies

    MVP Athletic Supplies has provided high-quality softball, baseball and football equipment for Canadians since 1973.

    We also offer training aids, accessories and custom services such a logo imprints for association or tournament balls or screen-printing and cresting for team uniforms.

    Our highly specialized staff will help you with all your softball and baseball needs. Find out for yourself what makes us the leading softball and baseball equipment store in Canada!