Level 5: This is a very good ball for coach pitch, junior leagues, and casual play. It has the same size, weight, look, and overall quality feel as a good standard baseball, just more forgiving on impact with the body. While we were practicing, my 7 year old son took a high fly ball directly to the cheek bone. I was amazed how quickly he shook it off, within seconds, much quicker than I did. I proceeded to hit him some grounders and mini-pops, but within a couple of minutes he was asking for more high pop flys. It left a bruise, but nothing like a hard ball. One negative is that the somewhat absorbent ball cover stains very quickly and easily, and is impossible to clean. I sprayed a couple with leather waterproofing conditioner and it seems to help.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]