MacGregorSafe/Soft Baseballs, Junior, Level 5 (One Dozen)

Our local YMCA used these for its 7U Coach Pitch league, so I ordered an extra dozen for practices and drills. The seams are raised, which makes it easier to grip and teach the proper throwing techniques. The firmness is also appropriate for the age group: not tee ball-squishy, but not hard-ball Little League. They're durable, too - lasted the entire season and still good for continued use into next season. Expect to pay in the $40/dozen range, but it represents a solid value. Go with the Level 1 if using with kids transitioning out of tee ball. The Level 5 model is ideal for 7-8-year olds preparing for Little League. I did not use them with pitching machines and do not recommend them for that purpose.

Level 5: This is a very good ball for coach pitch, junior leagues, and casual play. It has the same size, weight, look, and overall quality feel as a good standard baseball, just more forgiving on impact with the body. While we were practicing, my 7 year old son took a high fly ball directly to the cheek bone. I was amazed how quickly he shook it off, within seconds, much quicker than I did. I proceeded to hit him some grounders and mini-pops, but within a couple of minutes he was asking for more high pop flys. It left a bruise, but nothing like a hard ball. One negative is that the somewhat absorbent ball cover stains very quickly and easily, and is impossible to clean. I sprayed a couple with leather waterproofing conditioner and it seems to help.

I ordered 1dz balls and got all 12 baseballs. the little league team I coach is 6-10 year old and they use a pitching machine. This is the best ball I found to go through a machine and hit the strike zone every time with out leaving a bunch of white crap all over the wheel of machine. For the price it is the best machine pitching ball I found and have tried many diff balls. Macgregor makes a good ball. just because the amount of balls the last review got were wrong dont mean the balls were bad. order this ball from another sports dealer for that matter. but for the ball itself. very good for that age group of kids.

I really like these baseballs to train my 10 year old son on the basics of the game. This baseball has just a little bit of a give in case my son gets hits with it but is hard enough for him to get the real feel when batting. No complaints.

quick ship and as advertised!

I love these baseballs. These are the best Tee-balls I have seen. They have a real leather cover, quality raised seam stitching, and a great overall feel. I realize MacGregor is not the first name you think of when you buy sporting equipment but they know how to make a top of the line baseball at an affordable price.

Previous reviewer claimed he got one ball for each order. It says a dozen and that is what I got. 12 balls individually wrapped in a box. I bought these particular ones because they are the exact ones used by our local little league. I've bought "5" balls at Dick's before and they turned out to be t-balls, really soft, these are just right.

Good quality