How to buy Cricket Leather Balls?

Getting the right ball for a game or practice is vital for good cricket. Get a cheap ball and you might damage your bat or it may fall apart after only 20 overs! However a good quality ball will last 80-100 overs and several sessions in the nets. We have put together a quick read which highlights what to look for when ordering a good quality cricket ball.


First of all, the number of stitches in a cricket ball is vital. All top grade hand made cricket balls have 80-83 stitches. Naturally, more the stitches longer the life of the leather ball. Our top of the range cricket ball has 80+ stitches, while our mid range has 73-75 stitches and the practice cricket balls have 60-65 stitches.

Secondly the quality is dependant on the number of layers of wool and cork in these cricket balls. The highest grade balls tends to have 6-8 alternate layers of wool and cork which means it lasts much longer than lower grade cricket balls which have lesser layers. The quality is based on the selection of the raw materials being used for the manufacturing of the cricket balls, the major role to keep the shape and give satisfaction is played by the Quilts (Inner Core) of the cricket balls which needs proper construction and seasoning without this the leather ball will not last.

Finally, the manufacturing and inspection stage of the cricket balls are very important. Therefore the source of the cricket ball could mean more than just the stamped logo! Cricket balls are entirely handmade and our manufacturers inspect each and every ball produced so that there is no room for human error. And that all the cricket balls are of top quality.

The selection of cricket balls between the two or three from different sources, field test is the only which will give you clear picture or you have faith in one where you feel that your will not be let down. In appearance balls are alike and very few in today's time can tell which ball was the right to serve as quality ball.

We have done all the hardwork for you. When you buy any cricket balls from Cricket Haven you can choose the quality by its purpose. You can select cricket balls for test matches, league games or any training purposes. 

 

If you head on to http://www.crickethaven.co.uk/shop/cricket-balls you can filter the cricket balls using the 'Shop by' menu on the left.