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DUDLEY® HISTORY & OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS PRO STAFF BATS BATTING GLOVES FIELDING GLOVES TEAM BAGS SOFTBALLS 23 - CORE TECHNOLOGY FAST PITCH 24 - ASA® 25 - USSSA® 25 - NSA® 26 - NFHS® & COLLEGIATE 28 - LITTLE LEAGUE ® , PONY LEAGUE™ & NON-ASSOCIATION SLOW PITCH 29 - ASA® 30 - USSSA® 32 - NSA® 33 - NON-ASSOCIATION 34 - PRACTICE & TROPHY BALLS STATE ADOPTIONS
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SPALDING® HISTORY & OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS BASEBALLS FIELDING GLOVES EQUIPMENT STATE ADOPTIONS
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DUDLEY HISTORY 1938
1965
1984
1990
Dudley founded by Dudley becomes the Dudley launches the Dudley develops its George Dudley Full. first company to make “Thunder” series of first polyurethane core cork & rubber center softballs softball for improved softballs (which quality, consistency, quickly became the and durability. number one ball of choice).
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2003
Dudley introduces Dudley introduces the patented Thunder ZN the patented Thunder which is the first com- Advance multi-layer softball bringing unposite cover softball matched durability and providing great feel performance to softballs. and playability.
TODAY
Dudley currently has more fast pitch NFHS state adoptions than any other company in the softball industry. Dudley Softballs are also the ball of choice across several associations, and requested by more of the top softball players across the country.
SOFTBALL SERIOUS® There’s a new passion and inspiration at Dudley® Sports as we launch the 2017 line of high-end softball gear. This year’s line of bats, ball gloves, batting gloves and bags complement our full line of Dudley® Softballs, America’s #1 Softball, and shows off our renewed focus on product performance, quality, durability and consistency. Engineered and tested by a wide range of softball players – from the competitive performance player to the recreational weekend warrior – you’ll find our new products will take your play to the next level. The new “Grip Spin Technology®” on our SSUSA® Approved Softball Bats, which can provide longer shots to the outfield, and our proprietary HYCON Softball Core, which plays more consistently in cold and hot weather, shows that Dudley® is “Softball Serious®” and committed to product quality and high performance. Join the Dudley® team and become “Softball Serious™” in enhancing your skills, performance, drive, intensity and fun with our new Dudley® High Performance Softball Gear.
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PRO STAFF JENNIE FINCH • Two-time Pan American Gold Medalist (2003 & 2007)
• Silver medalist at Japan Cup (2005)
• World Cup Champion (2006 & 2007)
• Silver medalist at World Cup (2005)
• Two-time World Champion (2002 & 2006)
• Gold medalist at Olympic Games in Athens, Greece (2004)
• Two-time World Olympic Medalist (2004 & 2008)
• Set NCAA record for consecutive wins with 60 (2002)
• Gold medalist at Pan American Games (2007)
• Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year (2001 & 2002)
• World Cup Champion (2007)
• Led Arizona to NCAA® Women’s College World Series title (2001)
• Gold medalist at ISF World Championships (2006)
JESSICA MENDOZA • US Women’s National Softball Team (‘04 Gold Medalist & ‘08 Silver Medalist)
• Plays for Florida Pride of the National Pro Fast-Pitch Softball League
• President of the Women’s Sports Foundation
• 2008 Women’s Sports Foundation Athlete of the Year
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Sideline reporter for ESPN® College Football Games & Color Analyst for ESPN® College Softball Telecasts
• Athlete Ambassador for Team Darfur & Right to Play to help Children in Africa • Board Member of the NEA (National Education Association)
• Played Collegiately at Stanford where she was a Four-Time All American & Pac-10 Player of the Year • Inducted into the International Latin Sports Hall of Fame • Runs ‘JMendoza Experience’ Hitting Clinics around the country each year
JORDAN TAYLOR • University of Michigan 2008-2011
• DENSO Team 2012, 2013 (Japanese Softball League)
• Michigan career record holder in appearances (162), starts (124), innings pitched (853.2), wins (107), winning percentage (.863), strikeouts (1,220), saves (17), and no-hitters (8)
• 2012 Pan-American Gold Medalist
• USSSA Pride - NPF (2011, 2013 & 2014) • USA National Team (2011 & 2012)
• World Cup Champion (2011 & 2012) • IOC Silver Medalist (2012) • Cowles Cup Champion (2013 & 2014)
• USA Futures Team (2010)
BRETT HELMER • 4-Time National Batting Champion 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005 • 17 National or World Series Championships • 32-Time All World Team Member • 2004 Easton Bomb Squad Home Run Champion • 2003, 2004, 2007 Long Haul Bombers Tour Champion
• 2000-current USSSA World Series Leader in Hits, Homeruns, RBI’s, AB’s, Runs • USSSA National Hall of Fame Inductee 2007 • NSA National Hall of Fame Inductee 2011 • 2011, 2012 Member of Team USA Softball
BRIAN WEGMAN • Conference USSSA Offensive Player of the Year 2009, 2012
• 2006 Benfield Electric/Easton
• 12 National or World Series Championships
• 2007 BellCorp/Belcher/TAI/Specialty Tank/Easton
• 21-Time All World Team Member
• 2008, 2009, 2010 Dan Smith/Menosse
• 2012 Long Haul Bomber Manufacturers Cup Champions
• 2011 Laservision
Major Teams Played For: • 2005 Benfield Electric/AM Las Vegas/Reece/Easton
• 2012, 2013 Laservision/Easton • 2009-2012 Member of Team USA Softball
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AN INNOVATIVE ADVANCEMENT ENGINEERED INTO YOUR BAT BARREL THAT ALLOWS THE BARREL SURFACE TO “GRIP” THE BALL ON A CUT-SWING AND INCREASE ITS SPIN REVOLUTIONS. THIS CAN CAUSE IT TO RISE HIGHER, STAY IN THE AIR LONGER AND RESULT IN LONGER DISTANCE HITS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MAXIMUM DISTANCE, THEN “GRIP IT AND SPIN IT®”!
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LIGHTNING LEGEND® 2.0 SERIES BATS APPROVED BY SENIOR SOFTBALL USA
LLBSP2 - Balanced 13” Barrel
LLESP2 - End Loaded 13” Barrel
LLESP122 - End Loaded 12” Barrel
LLBSP2
ITEM 49-021 49-022 49-023 49-024
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
LLESP2 ITEM 49-025 49-026 49-027 49-028
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
LLESP122 ITEM 49-029 49-030 49-031 49-032
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
*The balanced bat is for hitters who use bat speed to drive the ball. The end-loaded bat is for strong hitters who can swing fast and want more mass at the end of the bat. The twelve inch end-loaded bat is for the advanced player’s series bat for hitters that consistently drive the ball and want more mass at the end of the bat.
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LIGHTNING LEGEND® SERIES BATS APPROVED BY SENIOR SOFTBALL USA
LLBSP - Balanced 13” Barrel
LLESP - End-Loaded 13” Barrel
LLESP12 - End-Loaded 12” Barrel
LLBSP ITEM 49-007 49-008 49-009 49-010
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
LLESP ITEM 49-012 49-013 49-014 49-015
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
LLESP12 ITEM 49-017 49-018 49-019 49-020
SIZE 26oz 27oz 28oz 29oz
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THUNDER SERIES BATTTING GLOVES
Black/Red • Professional Grade Sheepskin Palm Leather provides exceptional grip performance, comfort and control while repelling moisture to ensure softness game after game • Seamless palm technology eliminates stitch areas that could cause blisters • Engineered with a Pre-Curved finger design ensuring exceptional comfort and fit • Sublimated Spandex on backside allows maximum flexibility and ventilation • Neoprene comfort wristband provides the ultimate in comfort and support to the wrist • Easy player identification with the Dudley® Softball Serious® locker tag located on the underside of the wristband. • Available in sizes S-3XL
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Additional Colors:
Black/White
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Black/Royal
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Black/Navy Black/Lime
White/Lime
White/Black
LIGHTNING SERIES BATTTING GLOVES
White/Black • Professional Grade Sheepskin Palm Leather provides exceptional grip performance, comfort and control while repelling moisture to ensure softness game after game • Engineered with a Pre-Curved finger design ensuring exceptional comfort and fit • Reinforced palm for extra durability • Professional Grade Sheepskin/Spandex combination on back allows breathability and flexibility • Neoprene comfort wristband provides the ultimate in comfort and support to the wrist • Easy player identification with the Dudley® Softball Serious® locker tag located on the underside of the wristband. • Available in sizes S-3XL »»
Additional Colors:
White/Gray White/Black White/Lime White/Royal
White/Orange
White/Red
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SOFTBALL FIELDING GLOVES WWW.DUDLEYSPORTS.COM
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FIELDING GLOVES
DL 1300 ITEM 44-016 Softball 13” REG »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE »»SIZE
ITEM 44-017FR Softball »»SIZE 13” Full Right »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE
DL 1350 ITEM 44-018 Softball 13.5” REG »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield or Outfield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE »»SIZE
ITEM 44-019FR Softball 13.5” Full Right »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield or Outfield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE »»SIZE
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FIELDING GLOVES DL 1400 ITEM 44-020 PATTERN/SHAPE Softball 14” REG »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield or Outfield Play »»SIZE
ITEM 44-021FR Softball »»SIZE 14” Full Right »»WEB H-Web »»BACK Open Back Ideal for Infield or Outfield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE
DL XL ITEM 44-022 »»PATTERN/SHAPE
Softball
XL REG Double Bar Double Post »»BACK Open Back Ideal for First Base or Outfield Play »»SIZE
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ITEM 44-023FR Softball XL Full Right »»WEB Double Bar Double Post »»BACK Open Back Ideal for First Base or Outfield Play »»PATTERN/SHAPE »»SIZE
*”FR” denotes the glove is for a left-handed thrower.
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TEAM BAGS SOFTBALL BAT PACK • • • • • • • • • • • •
Detachable front panel for customizable embroidery Lined front pocket to hold sunglasses or cell phone with head-phone port Additional front pocket for easy storage with key ring hook 3 bat sleeve holders with reinforced bottoms for extra longevity Mesh pocket for water bottle or easy storage Batting Glove Velcro Strip for easy access during games 2 main storage compartments for all of your softball gear Lined pocket to hold computer, I-Pad or Media Storage Accessories organizer with the business traveler or student-athlete in mind Locker Tag for easy player identification Padded, adjustable back-pack straps Heavy-duty J-Hook to hang on the dugout fence
Item# 48-016 Gray/Black Item# 48-017 Red/Black Item# 48-018 Royal/Black Item# 48-019 Navy/Black
SOFTBALL WHEELED AND CARRY BAT PACK • Equipped with sturdy, heavy duty all-terrain wheels and easy, pull-and-control telescoping handle • 4 bat sleeves with reinforced bottoms for extra longevity • Ventilated compartment for your cleated footwear • Detachable front panel for customizable embroidery • Lined front pocket to hold sunglasses or cell phone with head-phone port • Additional front pocket for easy storage with key ring hook • Mesh pocket for water bottle • Batting Glove Velcro Strip for easy access during games. • 2 main storage compartments for all of your softball gear • Locker Tag for easy identification • Hide-able, padded and adjustable back-pack straps • Heavy-duty J-Hook to hang on the dugout fence Item# 48-012 Gray/Black Item# 48-013 Red/Black Item# 48-014 Royal/Black Item# 48-015 Navy/Black
HOME/AWAY REVERSIBLE BAT PACK • Reversible Bat Pack that provides the player with 2, two-tone looks to match your Home and Away Jerseys • Each Home and Away Side has: • F ront, zippered pocket for easy storage and retrieval of your personal items • 2 bat sleeves with reinforced bottoms for extra longevity • 2 mesh pockets for easy water bottle storage and retrieval • Batting Glove Velcro Strip for easy access during games • 1 large compartment for all of your softball gear with internal mesh pockets for added storage • Locker Tag for easy identification • Padded and adjustable back-pack straps • Heavy-duty J-Hook to hang on the dugout fence Item# 48-012 Gray/Black
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TEAM BAGS WHEELED PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT BAG • Equipped with sturdy, heavy duty all-terrain wheels and easy-tograb/pull handle • Protect your investment in bats w/ the padded storage compartment that holds up to 6 bats • Detachable front panel for customizable embroidery • Lined front pocket to hold sunglasses or cell phone with head-phone port • Additional front pocket for easy storage of personal items • Ventilated compartment for your cleated footwear • Water bottle pocket for easy storage • Batting Glove Velcro Strip for easy access during games • Main storage compartment for all of your softball gear • Carry straps for easy carrying over uneven surfaces or up flights of stairs • Locker Tag for easy identification • 2 Heavy-duty J-Hooks to hang bag on the dugout fence Item# 48-036 Gray/Black Item# 48-037 Red/Black Item# 48-038 Royal/Black
DUDLEY ® SOFTBALL BUCKET
WITH PADDED LID • Padded Lid for comfort
• 6 Gallon Size holds 2+dz softballs • Neon Yellow Color Item# 48-010
WHEELED BALL BAG • Spacious bag holds close to 4 dozen softballs • Equipped with sturdy, heavy duty all-terrain wheels and easy, pull-and-control telescoping handle • Engineered with an easy grab handle on side for easy lifting • Engineered with padded sidewalls and bottoms to keep your balls protected and dry • Spacious opening with zippered top access for easy filling and retrieval • Side pocket for easy storage and retrieval of personal items • Locker tag for easy team identification • 2 Heavy-duty J-Hooks to hang bag on the dugout fence Item# 48-009 *Black Only*
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CORE TECHNOLOGY HYCON
MULTI-LAYER
POLYURETHANE
CORK
POLYURETHANE CENTER
CORK CENTER
• Precision blended crosslinked polyurethane system
• Premium granulated cork
• High density and maximum resiliency
• Compression molded and heat fused
(POLY)
PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
HYCON POLY-CORE TECHNOLOGY • Steady compression in both high and low temperatures • Lower compression design results in less damage to bats • High COR maintains maximum performance
POLYURETHANE INNER CENTER/CORE • Precision blended crosslinked polyurethane system • High density and maximum resiliency urethane outer core layer • Improves ball durability
COVER MATERIAL
COVER MATERIAL
• Reduces bat damage & reduces bat vibration “sting” on contact
• Available in leather, composite or synthetic leather
• Available in multiple cover materials
• Gives ball a great feel
• Provides good feel and aesthetic appeal
COVER MATERIAL • Composite ZN • Provides good feel and aesthetic appeal
* SELECT SOFTBALLS AVAILABLE IN RETAIL PACKAGING
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• Urethane binder system
COVER MATERIAL • Available in leather or synthetic leather • Provides good feel and aesthetic appeal
FAST PITCH
ASA™
THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 4A-147Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4A-531 • Cover: Leather • Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4A-925Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
THUNDER SY
SB 12L
SBC
Item# 4A-913Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4A-311Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4Y-611 • Cover: Leather • Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
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USSSA®
FAST PITCH
NSA®
THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 4U-147Y • Cover: Leather Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4U-148Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4U-531 • Cover: Leather Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
DUDLEY IS PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE USA ELITE SELECT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS THUNDER SY THUNDER HEAT® ®
Item# 4U-913Y • Cover: Synthetic Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4E-903Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 11” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-904Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-906Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-907Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 4E-909Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
DUDLEY IS THE OFFICIAL BALL OF NSA ®
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FAST PITCH
NFHS®
COLLEGIATE
THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 43-147 • Cover: Leather Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 43-065Y • Cover: Composite Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
SB 12L
Item# 4H-311Y • Cover: Leather Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4Y-321 • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs. • White stitching
THUNDER HEAT®
NJCAA® THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 43-147Y • Cover: Leather Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs
Item# 4H-147Y • Cover: Leather Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs Mid-Seam Fast Pitch Softball
Item# 4N-143 • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 350 lbs. +/-50
DUDLEY IS THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE NJCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS ®
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LITTLE LEAGUE®
FAST PITCH
PONY LEAGUE™
SB 12L
SBC 11
SY 12
Item# 4L-311Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4L-611Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4L-915Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
SY 11
PONY LEAGUE™
Item# 4L-713Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4P-147Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 4P-531 • Cover: Leather • Size: 11” COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
THUNDER SY
THUNDER HEAT®
NON-ASSOCIATION THUNDER HEAT®
Item# 43-874 • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs. • Pink with White Stitching
Item# 43-712Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 43-068Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
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ASA™
SLOW PITCH SB 12T
SB 12L
Item# 4A-137Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs. • Red Print & Stitching
THUNDER SY
Item# 4A-729Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs. • Red Print & Stitching
Item# 4A-921N • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs.
THUNDER HYCON
Item# 4A-923Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” • COR: .52 • Compression: 300 lbs.
Item# 4A-924Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 11” • COR: .52 • Compression: 300 lbs.
THUNDER HYCON
Item# 4A-065Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 300 lbs.
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Item# 4A-068Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 300 lbs.
Item# 4A-069Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 300 lbs.
USSSA®
SLOW PITCH THUNDER HYCON
CLASSIC PLUS STAMP Item# 4U-066Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12
CLASSIC PLUS STAMP Item# 4U-067Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12”
DUDLEY IS THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE USSSA CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS, WORLD SERIES & HOME RUN DERBIES ®
THUNDER HEAT®
CLASSIC M STAMP Item# 4U-551Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12”
CLASSIC M STAMP Item# 4U-549Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12”
CLASSIC W STAMP Item# 4U-526Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 11”
BRETT HELMER DUDLEY PRO STAFF ®
CLASSIC W STAMP Item# 4U-544Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11”
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USSSA®
SLOW PITCH THUNDER SY
CLASSIC M STAMP Item# 4U-541Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12”
STADIUM STAMP Item# 4U-546Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12”
CLASSIC W STAMP Item# 4U-542Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11”
THUNDER ZN
CLASSIC M STAMP Item# 4U-540Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12”
STADIUM STAMP Item# 4U-528Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12”
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SLOW PITCH
NSA®
THUNDER HYCON
Item# 4E-063Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 11” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-064Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 11” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-068Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-065Y • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
Item# 4E-069Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .52 • Compression: 275 lbs.
DUDLEY IS THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE NSA /DUDLEY MEN’S SUPER WORLD SERIES EVENT ®
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SLOW PITCH
NON-ASSOCIATION
THUNDER ADVANCE
THUNDER SY
MULTI-LAYER
Item# 43-184Y • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 43-921N • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs.
THUNDER ZN
THUNDER ZN
Item# 43-922N • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 375 lbs.
Item# 43-055 • Cover: Composite • Size: 12” • COR: .44 • Compression: 525 lbs.
SB 12L
Item# 43-331 • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs.
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BAG OF BALLS
Item# 43-311 • Cover: Leather • Size: 12” • COR: .47 • Compression: 375 lbs. • Red Print & Stitching
Item# 43-419Y • Cover: Synthetic • Size: 12”
TROPHY BALL 21” TROPHY BALLS ALL HAVE SYNTHETIC COVERS. TROPHY BALLS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE STRUCK BY A BAT.
Item# 43-223 • Thunder ZN NSA stamp
Item# 43-229 • Thunder SY
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DUDLEY SOFTBALL NFHS STATE ADOPTION ®
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MORE STATE ADOPTIONS THAN ANY OTHER BRAND WA MT North Coast Oakland
VT
ND
ME
MN
ID
WI
Northern
NY RI
IA
San Francisco
WPIAL
UT
Central
KS
Southern
CT DE MD
MO
DC
San Diego
HI
Dudley ® Softball NFHS State Adoptions
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State
Dudley ® Adoption Ball
State
Dudley ® Adoption Ball
California (CIF): Connecticut: Delaware: District of Columbia: Idaho: Iowa: Kansas:
48-873 43-147 4H-311Y 43-147 43-147 4H-311Y 4H-311Y
Maine: Maryland: Minnesota: Missouri: Montana: New York: North Dakota:
4H-311Y 4Y-321 4H-311Y 43-147 43-147 4H-311Y 43-147
State
Dudley ® Adoption Ball
W. Pennsylvania: Rhode Island: Vermont: Washington: Wisconsin:
4Y-321 43-147 43-147 43-147 4H-311Y
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SPALDING® HISTORY & OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS BASEBALLS FIELDING GLOVES EQUIPMENT STATE ADOPTIONS
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SPALDING BASEBALL HISTORY ®
1871
Albert Goodwill Spalding begins his professional baseball career with the Boston Red Stockings. Over his career, he achieved a .323 batting average, an earned run average of 2.14 and an overall winning percentage of .796, a record that still stands today. He also became baseball’s first 200 game winner.
1876
The first A.G. Spalding & Brothers sporting goods store opens in Chicago. Combining his baseball experience with his business skills, A.G. Spalding & Bros. emerges as a dominant company in the sporting goods industry.
1876
Spalding makes the First Major League Baseball and becomes the official ball of the National League for the first 100 years (1876-1976) and of the American League (1889-1973).
1877
Spalding makes the First Major League Baseball Glove. Throughout it’s history, dozens of Hall of Fame players have worn Spalding fielding gloves.
1878 1882 1882-1889
Spalding publishes first “Official Rules Guide for Baseball”.
1900
Spalding had factories across the nation and was producing 1 million bats per year, an unheard of number at that time.
1939
A.G. Spalding was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame the year it opened.
TODAY
Spalding as a company still maintains the same drive, balancing professionalism on and off the field, following in the cleat marks of their founder; rooted firmly in the past, focusing on the future and maintaining the true spirit of competition.
A.G. Spalding becomes President of the Chicago White Stockings, leading the team to 5 pennants in 10 years. A.G. Spalding takes the top pro ball players around the globe playing exhibition games to introduce the sport of baseball to the world.
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COLLEGE BASEBALLS PRO SERIES ITEM 41-100 »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Premium Full Grain Leather »»WINDING Gray and White Wool »»SEAMS Spalding® Raised Seam for Improved Grip and Traditional Flat Seam*
ITEM 41-100 »» PRO OFFICIAL BALL
»»RAISED SEAM
ITEM 41-100FS »» PRO OFFICIAL BALL
»»FLAT SEAM
ITEM 41-100NJF »» PRO NJCAA OFFICIAL BALL
»»FLAT SEAM
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALLS PRO SERIES »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Premium Full Grain Leather »»WINDING Gray and White Wool »»SEAMS Spalding® Raised Seam for Improved Grip and Traditional Flat Seam
ITEM 41-100HS »»PRO NFHS
500 SERIES »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Premium Full Grain Leather »»WINDING Gray Wool »»SEAMS Spalding® Raised Seam for Improved Grip*
100 SERIES
ITEM 41-101HS »»500 NFHS
»»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Full Grain Leather »»SEAMS Spalding® Raised Seam for Improved Grip*
ITEM 41-106HS »»100 NFHS
OFFICIAL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT BASEBALLS 100 SERIES »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Full Grain Leather »»SEAMS Spalding® Raised Seam for Improved Grip and Traditional Flat Seam*
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ITEM 41-106 »»RAISED SEAM
ITEM 41-106FS »»FLAT SEAM
OFFICIAL LEAGUE BASEBALLS OFFICIAL LEAGUE
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»»CENTER Composite Cork & Rubber »»COVER Synthetic Leather »»SEAMS Flat
»»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Composite »»SEAMS Flat
ITEM 41-103 »»OFFICIAL LEAGUE
ITEM 41-107 »»OFFICIAL LEAGUE
TRAINING BASEBALLS INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRAINING BALL ITEM 41-105
»»CENTER Sponge Rubber »»COVER Synthetic Leather »»USE Indoor & Outdoor »»SPEC Official Size & Weight
ITEM 41-105
BATTING PRACTICE BASEBALLS 10X
DURASHIELD™
»»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Blem Full Grain Leather Cover »»WINDING Gray Wool »»SEAMS Flat Seams »»USE Perfect for Practice »»SPEC Official Size & Weight
»»All-Weather Batting Practice Baseball »»Center: Cushioned Cork »»Cover: DuraShield™ All Weather »»Winding: Gray Wool »»Seams: Flat
ITEM 41-10X
ITEM 41-109BP
AUTOGRAPH BASEBALLS 21”TROPHY BALL
»»Little League 21” Autograph Trophy Baseball »»Larger than a regular baseball for entire team to sign *Not intended for play
ITEM 41-102AB
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YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALLS ITEM 41-102LL »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Premium Full Grain Leather »»WINDING Gray Wool »»SEAMS Spalding Raised Seam for Improved Grip* ITEM 41-102SL »»TF SENIOR LITTLE LEAGUE
ITEM 41-102CR »»TF CAL RIPKEN
ITEM 41-102DY »»TF DIXIE YOUTH
ITEM 41-102US »»TF USSSA
ITEM 41-102BR »»TF BABE RUTH
ITEM 41-102PB »»TF PONY
YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALLS ITEM 41-108LL »»CENTER Cushioned Cork »»COVER Leather »»WINDING Gray Wool »»SEAMS Spalding Raised Seam for Improved Grip* ITEM 41-108BR »»BABE RUTH
ITEM 41-108DY »»DIXIE YOUTH
ITEM 41-108US »»USSSA
ITEM 41-108PB »»PONY
ITEM 41-108CR »»CAL RIPKEN
ITEM 41-105LL »»OFFICIAL T-BALL
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FIELDER’S TRAINING GLOVE ITEM 42-009FT »»9.5” Size »»Premium Full Grain Leather »»Professional Player Tested »»Improve your hand-eye coordination with this undersized fielding glove trainer »»Promotes proper fielding mechanics while using two hands while fielding ground balls »»Develops overall fielding skills like soft hands, staying down on the ball, quick ball transfer and hand speed
CATCHER’S TRAINING MITT ITEM 42-010CT »»Premium Full Grain Leather »»Professional Player Tested »»Improves overall hand-eye coordination »»Develops overall catching skills like catching the ball in correct location, ball transfer speeds, and fast, sure hands »»Great way to promote proper catching tools and technique
FIRST BASE TRAINING GLOVE ITEM 42-011BT »»10” Size »»Premium Full Grain Leather »»Professional Player Tested »»Improves overall hand-eye coordination with this undersized First Baseman’s mitt »»Improves overall fielding skills like soft hands, staying down on the ball, receiving of throws, quick transfer and hand speed »»Develops overall fielding skills like soft hands, staying down on the ball, quick ball transfer and hand speed
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SPALDING® BALL BAG & BUCKET
WHEELED BALL BAG ITEM 48-035
»» Spacious bag holds close to 7 dozen baseballs »»Equipped with heavy duty all-terrain wheels and easy, pull-and-control telescoping handle »»Engineered with an easy grab handle on side »»Designed with padded sidewalls and bottom to keep balls protected and dry »»Spacious opening with zippered top access for easy filling and retrieval »»2 Heavy-duty J-Hooks to hang bag on the dugout fence »»Mesh pocket sleeves hold 1 bat
SPALDING® SOFTBALL BUCKET WITH PADDED LID Item# 48-011 • Padded Lid for comfort • 6 Gallon Size holds 2+dz softballs • Navy Yellow Color
SPALDEEN® COUNTER DISPLAY »»Size: Holds 24 Spalding® High-Bounce Balls
ITEM 51-153
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