Description
- A complete set includes 1 ball each of the 3oz,5oz,7oz,9oz,and11oz
- Ideal for baseball-specific overload and underload training
- Effective tool for increasing arm strength
- Improves arm speed
- Enhances mechanical efficiency
With proper use, weighted baseballs can be an effective tool for increasing throwing velocity of a regulation weight baseball. A number of training studies have been conducted using underload/overload baseballs utilizing a large range of weight variations (4 ounces to 17 ounces with most being 5 ounces +/- 20%). In general terms, overload weighted balls (more than 5 ounces) are thought to increase arm strength while underload weighted balls (less than 5 ounces) are considered to increase arm speed. The heavy focus on specific weights led Oates Specialties to create weighted balls constructed of high quality synthetic leather; this material gives the feel of a regulation baseball while protecting the weight integrity of the ball that can result from moisture absorption. The TAP Weighted Baseballs are offered in ten weights and are available individually, allowing the purchase of weights specific to an individual need, or in one of three sets. The TAP Weighted Baseball Set 1 is a five ball set and the lightest of the three weighted baseball sets offered by Oates Specialties consisting of 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 ounce weights. The TAP Weighted Baseball Set 2 consists of 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounce balls. The TAP Weighted Baseball Complete Set is a ten ball set of all weights, 3oz-12 ounces.