MacGregor ASA Fast Pitch Softball (One Dozen)

I tend not to review too much unless I have a good reason to give a positive or negative review (and hopefully answer any questions that I may have had before purchasing). Both responses aim to guide the next buyer (or buyers) to the same item in the future. We have reviewed the MacGregor 11" X100 softballs in the following review. Please note that While I gave them 5 stars, I have not had these for a long time, so I cannot comment on their durability*. Anyhow, I've coached with USSSA, Dixie Youth, and USA Baseball. We have been coaching ASA travelball, for a few years now (yes, I was a baseball guy before my youngest daughter found a passion for fastpitch, I then became engrossed in the game, and we have been coaching together, for quite Although I do not think I know everything about fastpitch or believe I ever will, here are some things I do know It is my knowledge of the market price for leather-covered balls that I can share. The activity of playing tournaments, or leagues year round, is well known by many people It seems as if there is never enough balls at practice, games, etc. As such I was delighted to find them There was at least one thing I needed to check out. Honestly, I was skeptical about these balls, due mostly to the price ($43, for a dozen leather balls is a good buy wherever you buy them) but also due to the convenience factor. Only two dozen were purchased, so I figured worst-case scenario I would have a few dozen to put in We'll try to make it work for the time being. It appears that they have been delivered. There was no doubt that what I found exceeded my expectations. These sunglasses are legit- the leather cover is of excellent quality, and they have The Dream Seams are they of the highest I wouldn't say that they're really tournament sanctioned balls, but I can definitely see them keeping up to other leather-covered We have Wilson, AD Star, Champro, and others. Mark them, put them in a bucket, and put them away. Our next step will be to see how well they hold up for spring, summer, Balls of this quality feel great in my hands and the materials used to produce them are of high quality. In spite of the price, I would purchase again even if they only last the rest of this year. If there is anything unclear in the listing, hopefully this clarifies it.

Richard Strong

| Nov 15, 2020

Since I have not yet used them, I will update my rating when I test machine pitch, tees, etc, but see below for the reasons I rated 3 stars Each box has the same barcode and the same contents. The black label balls, however, were shipped separately from the two boxes of red label balls.

If the balls are hard, it's because they are made with resin. Well you don't want mush balls, so if they are really 47/375 balls, I would expect them to work as good as the tournament preferred Decker shark ball. They don't seem to rebound as much and seem to be okay for the most part. These are also a bit cheaper from Decker, though, so as far as price and to use as bucket-filling practice balls, they seem to be great. In the next few days I will update after they have been run through machines and out of I will give them 4 despite the label mixup, despite the discoloration of the ball As opposed to 3* based on an ad that says they are a dozen, I have given 5* based on the fact that I have received 12 of them. I have updated the rating to four stars. A good practice ball, with durable covers that can be put through a machine without losing any quality.

Richard Jacobson

| Nov 24, 2020

The performance of these softballs has been very satisfactory to me. Although they are cheaper than some of the other ones on the market, they hold up extremely During one season of travel softball, I have not found a single defect or dent. * * *UPDATE For the 8U and 10U levels, I found these to be the best balls I've ever used. We are very happy with the ball and have not found a better one at this price.

Kallie Clay

| Jan 16, 2021

It was recommended to us by our daughter's coach to purchase a softball featuring ASA. Our daughter is a pitcher who pitches three times a week between lessons, so we've been using this set for about a year. Since they were purchased, they have never been nicked, made marks, or had even scuff marks on them. They arrived quickly via UPS and were exactly as described.

Anne Duncan

| Jun 14, 2021

The second time I ordered these softballs, I got a great deal. Since we were pleased with the first dozen we got a year or so ago, I ordered them again. My hope was to have the new DOZEN at practice on I received one softball on Friday, but there were two baseballs. I was told by the Amazon robot that helped me in chat that they are sending me another order. I hope it is correct this time, but I still don't like not having a full dozen to practice with.

Talon Hunt

| Oct 05, 2020

It was my hope that these would be good, inexpensive, and not mushy balls for practice. They are solid and sound/feel good right off the bat, but the cover seems flimsy. The cover of one ball had been split at the seam after two cage sessions with a 9 year old and an 11 year old and the cover of another had been Spending $80 is not my cup of tea This was a great value at $85 for practice balls, but I will not be buying this.

Cheyenne COATES

| Feb 15, 2021

For beginners, this soft glove is perfect for pitching because it has raised stitches to allow a good grip on the pitches.

Kinslee Rice

| Jun 26, 2021

It holds up well in game play, but it can tear when the ball hits something sharp like a fence. Another purchaser commented on how thin the leather covers are. A perfect pitch seems to be in the seams. Do not exceed the top or bottom of the scale. You're a good ball player.

Joey Weeks

| Jan 06, 2021