{"product_id":"weighted-baseball","title":"TAP® Weighted Baseball - Synthetic Leather Training Balls","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eTAP® Weighted Baseballs – Overload and Underload Training\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/oatesspecialties.com\/products\/tap-weighted-baseballs\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Schema --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"TAP® Weighted Baseballs\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/oatesspecialties.com\/products\/tap-weighted-baseballs\",\n  \"description\": \"TAP® Weighted Baseballs for baseball-specific overload and underload training to enhance mechanical efficiency, arm strength, and arm speed.\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5544\/4519\/files\/TAP_Weighted_Baseballs.jpg\", \/\/ Replace with actual image URL\n  \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Oates Specialties\" },\n  \"sku\": \"TAP-WEIGHTED-BASEBALLS\",\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n    \"price\": \"0.00\", \/\/ Update with actual price\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQPage Schema --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the benefit of a durable synthetic leather cover versus a traditional leather cover?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The synthetic leather cover is designed to protect the weight integrity of the ball by resisting moisture absorption, unlike traditional leather. 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Many training studies using \u003cspan class=\"redUnderline\"\u003eunderload\/overload \u003c\/span\u003ebaseballs utilizing large ranges of weight variations have been conducted (4oz to 17oz, with most being 5oz +\/- 20%). In theory, overload-weighted balls (\u0026gt;5oz) increase arm strength, while underload-weighted balls (\u0026lt;5oz) increase arm speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/da0qWopvLhs?si=Nc0sVbZEAoqYaAZL\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMade of synthetic leather, protecting the weight integrity of the ball that can result from moisture absorption. The TAP® Weighted Baseballs are offered in twelve weights and are available individually, allowing the purchase of ball weights specific to an individual need or in one of three sets. The TAP® Weighted Baseball Set 1 (odd weight balls) consists of 3oz, 5oz, 7oz, 9oz, and 11oz balls. The TAP® Weighted Baseball Set 2 (even weight balls) consists of 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, and 12oz balls. The TAP® Weighted Baseball Complete Set (all weight balls) is a ten-ball set consisting of ball weights of 3oz-12oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"custombullet\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for baseball-specific overload and underload training\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnhance mechanical efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEffective tool for increasing arm strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImprove arm speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBall weights are color coded for easy identification\u003cspan style=\"align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"custombullet\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"custombullet\" style=\"padding-left: 2em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: gold;\"\u003e3oz - yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: orange;\"\u003e4oz - orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: #ff0080;\"\u003e5oz - fuschia\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e6oz - blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: red;\"\u003e7oz - red\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: limegreen;\"\u003e8oz - green\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: silver;\"\u003e9oz - white\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: brown;\"\u003e10oz - brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: skyblue;\"\u003e11oz - sky blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"color: black;\"\u003e12oz - black\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDurable synthetic leather cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNot intended to be thrown against hard surfaces or used for hitting drills - use our \u003ca class=\"customlink\" href=\"https:\/\/oatesspecialties.com\/products\/taptm-max-grip-weighted-ball\"\u003eTAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball\u003c\/a\u003e for those purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll users should know there is a risk associated with throwing any weighted ball. Randy Sullivan, MPT and CEO of The ARMory stated this about using weighted balls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #940026;\"\u003e\"I think weighted balls are great for some people. A heavier ball forces a pitcher with a linear deceleration pattern to adopt a safer, more rotational movement. But if a guy has dirty arm action or an extensive list of physical constraints, the last thing he needs is to start hurling weighted balls around. Adding energy or strength to dysfunction is usually a bad idea.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"floatBlock\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d44v4_PpE1g?si=_q7csp5akt7xPTbg\" class=\"floatiframe\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"floatBlock\"\u003e Using TAP® Weighted Baseballs to enhance velocity is often found in baseball training programs. The worth of weighted ball programs is often debated from an effectiveness and safety viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFollowing is an excerpt from a study abstract found in Sports Med. (2000 Apr;29(4):259-72.) authored by Escamilla RF, Speer KP, Fleisig GS, Barrentine SW, Andrews JR. entitled: \u003cu\u003eEffects Of Throwing Overweight And Underweight Baseballs On Throwing Velocity And Accuracy\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #940026;\"\u003e\"7 overweight and 4 underweight training studies (6 to 12 weeks in duration) were conducted to determine how throwing velocity of regulation baseballs was affected due to training with these overweight and underweight baseballs. The overweight baseballs ranged in weight from 5.25oz to 17oz, while the underweight baseballs were between 4oz and 4.75oz. Data from these training studies strongly support the practice of training with overweight and underweight baseballs to increase the throwing velocity of regulation baseballs. Since no injuries were reported throughout the training studies, throwing overweight and underweight baseballs may not be more stressful to the throwing arm compared to throwing regulation baseballs. However, since currently there are no injury data related to throwing overweight and underweight baseballs, this should be the focus of subsequent studies. In addition, research should be initiated to determine whether throwing kinematics and kinetics are different between throwing regulation baseballs and throwing overweight and underweight baseballs.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"customlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10783901?report=abstract\"\u003eThe full abstract of this study can be seen here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEric Cressey, president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, when asked if he used weighted balls in his training programs gave the following answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #940026;\"\u003e\"Yes, with some of our pitchers. The asterisk that follows this statement is that they’re only implemented with those who have built a decent foundation of strength and mastered the fundamental mechanics of throwing a regular (5oz) baseball. All of our weighted baseball drills generally take place in the 7oz - 11oz range. I do, however, know some very bright minds in the field who will go heavier.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCressey goes on to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #940026;\"\u003e\"Let me make two things abundantly clear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003col class=\"customnumber\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou should never throw a weighted baseball off a mound (arm stress is higher when elevated) or with long-toss. We do all our weighted ball drills into a tarp\/net from about 6' - 8' away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou don’t play catch with weighted baseballs. Someone will get hurt if you try. Throw the ball, then walk to pick it up.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"listingItemsInContent\"\u003eInstructions for use not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"floatBlock\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fi2gIGAOKHo?si=sQLWHt5-mq3T07im\" class=\"floatiframe\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cinput id=\"faq1\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel class=\"accordion-title\" for=\"faq1\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of a durable synthetic leather cover versus a traditional leather cover?\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe synthetic leather cover is designed to protect the weight integrity of the ball by resisting moisture absorption, unlike traditional leather. This ensures the ball's weight remains consistent for accurate training. The synthetic material also makes the balls more durable and resistant to wear from repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cinput id=\"faq2\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel class=\"accordion-title\" for=\"faq2\"\u003eWhat makes TAP® Weighted Baseballs ideal for enhancing my throwing efficiency?\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe variety of weights available helps you \"feel\" different parts of your throwing motion. A heavier ball can provide proprioceptive feedback, which helps you become more aware of your arm's position and path in space. This can encourage a safer, more rotational movement pattern and help correct a linear throwing style. Using both heavy and light balls helps reinforce the most efficient mechanics for generating power and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cinput id=\"faq3\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel class=\"accordion-title\" for=\"faq3\"\u003eWhat are the main benefits of using TAP® Weighted Baseballs for baseball players?\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe main benefits are improved arm strength and speed, which directly translate to increased throwing velocity. Overload balls (heavier than 5oz) force your muscles to work harder, building strength. Underload balls (lighter than 5oz) allow you to throw faster than normal, training your arm for speed. Combining both methods can lead to a more powerful and efficient throwing motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cinput id=\"faq4\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel class=\"accordion-title\" for=\"faq4\"\u003eWhy is it important that the balls come in 1oz increments?\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 1oz increments are crucial for a progressive and precise training regimen. This small, incremental increase in weight allows you to gradually overload your muscles without putting too much sudden stress on your arm. 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