Mystery Ball

March 17, 2008

Have you seen this ball before?

Tom W., one of our readers from northern Florida, asked for our help to identify this ball, and to find out where it can be purchased. Unfortunately, we’re unfamiliar with it, so we’re reaching out to our readers for some help.

It resembles an Easton training baseball, but a closer look reveals there are more holes in the ball, and the holes are different sizes. The Easton ball has 26 holes cut uniformly throughout the ball. This ball is the same size, but has sixteen 5/16″ and twenty four 1/4″ round holes, for a total of 40.

Tom’s wife bought his current supply from a garage sale, so he’s unable to trace them back to their source.

He uses these balls to help his 11-year old grandson become a better hitter, and he’s getting great results. This hard-plastic ball can be thrown faster, and travels about twice as far as a traditional ‘Wiffle Ball’ when hit. When throwing a curve ball, it must be thrown the same way as a baseball, and it will have a realistic break to it.

Although these balls are quite durable, Tom and his grandson are going to need a new batch soon. They’ve been hit hundreds of times, and they’re starting to crack around the holes.

If you have any information on the brand of ball, or where they can be purchased, please leave a comment, or contact us using our contact form. We’ll be sure to pass the information along to Tom, and post it here. Thanks!

Update: One of our readers, Rick, has identified this ball as a Pickle Ball. Thank you, Rick!

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