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Post by tiger11 on May 13, 2016 7:27:50 GMT -6
So our state just signed a contract making Spalding the official football, we used to have to use Rawlings. We re required to use it in all postseason games. There was a survey done of the coaches in the state concerning which ball they would want. Majority wanted Wilson and then Nike. I am not sure Spalding got one vote, didn't even know they made a football. Does anyone have any experience with the Spalding Alpha football?
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Post by 3rdandlong on May 13, 2016 7:34:09 GMT -6
Yes it's the closest thing to Wilson that you'll find. Southern Cal has been having to use Spalding for years and people are much more pleased w the alpha
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Post by hunhdisciple on May 13, 2016 7:56:12 GMT -6
The Rawlings balls we had to use last year were awful.
I'm not familiar with Spalding at all. But, it's really obvious why the state went with Spalding over Rawlings.
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Post by olinecoach61 on May 13, 2016 8:56:41 GMT -6
The Alpha is close to the GST in terms of touch and feel. I'm interested in trying it.
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Post by coachgutz on May 13, 2016 9:54:58 GMT -6
We started using the Alpha last year. Our QBs liked them a lot. Closest thing to the GST.
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Post by coachpsl on May 13, 2016 10:08:08 GMT -6
How many states mandate a specific football?
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Post by morris on May 13, 2016 10:32:39 GMT -6
How many states mandate a specific football? It's mandated for the playoffs. So most teams just go a head and use it through the season. |
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Post by silkyice on May 13, 2016 10:40:34 GMT -6
Alabama does.
AHSAA - Wilson
AISA - Spalding
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Post by gators1422 on May 13, 2016 13:23:58 GMT -6
Florida has been a Spalding state the past 5 years so we have used them. They switched to Wilson this year so we did also but we never had a problem with the Spaldings. I believe the Alpha came out last year.
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Post by groundchuck on May 13, 2016 14:29:13 GMT -6
The MSHSL (Minnesota) mandates a Spalding ball be used starting in the quarterfinals. During the regular season and up to that point you can use whatever brand you want to use. We have been this way since 2013.
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Post by hunhdisciple on May 13, 2016 14:55:29 GMT -6
The MSHSL (Minnesota) mandates a Spalding ball be used starting in the quarterfinals. During the regular season and up to that point you can use whatever brand you want to use. We have been this way since 2013. Do many schools opt for a different ball before that? I know how mental some kids can get with that stuff. |
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Post by PIGSKIN11 on May 13, 2016 23:13:06 GMT -6
In my section of NorCal we must use Rawlings in playoffs...
The ST5 is horrible - fat and crappy...
Any other good Rawlings balls?
Love the GST...
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Post by groundchuck on May 14, 2016 9:24:29 GMT -6
The MSHSL (Minnesota) mandates a Spalding ball be used starting in the quarterfinals. During the regular season and up to that point you can use whatever brand you want to use. We have been this way since 2013. Do many schools opt for a different ball before that? I know how mental some kids can get with that stuff. In 2013 we started the season using the Spalding J5V ball and it sucked. It lost it's shape and we went back to using the GST the last 4-5 games. A lot of teams did. By the time the playoffs rolled around the state sent out a memo telling teams they could use whatever ball they wanted while Spalding fixed the problem. I don't think anyone was left using the Spalding. Since then the state has gone back to it's Spalding mandate in the playoffs, and I know some teams really like the Alpha ball and use it all year. Other teams will use the GST until it is time to switch then they switch. |
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Post by CoachFetty on May 14, 2016 9:39:10 GMT -6
Since 2012 WV has
BALL ADOPTIONS – 2012
BASEBALL Wilson A1010 B Pro
BASKETBALL (Boys&Girls) Wilson a Evolution
FOOTBALL Wilson GST
GOLF Wilson
SOCCER Wilson H9050X Ultimo
SOFTBALL Wilson 9011BSST Optic Yellow Red Stitch
TENNIS Wilson Championship
VOLLEYBALL Wilson H7700 I-Core
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Post by CoachFetty on May 14, 2016 9:41:47 GMT -6
Ohio
Football Wilson GST
Soccer Nike T-90 Catalyst
Volleyball Molten IV 58L-BLK/SLV-OH
Girls Basketball COMPOHIO285CB (“Contour”)
Boys Basketball COMPOHIOCB (“Contour”)
Baseball Rawlings R100-OHIO
Fast Pitch Softball Worth/Dream Seam
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Post by coachbdud on May 14, 2016 12:48:37 GMT -6
So our state just signed a contract making Spalding the official football, we used to have to use Rawlings. We re required to use it in all postseason games. There was a survey done of the coaches in the state concerning which ball they would want. Majority wanted Wilson and then Nike. I am not sure Spalding got one vote, didn't even know they made a football. Does anyone have any experience with the Spalding Alpha football? Yeah there's nothing to do with the survey and all to do with money It's a sponsorship deal In our section teams have to use Wilson footballs in playoffs Before that it was Rawlings (yeah the baseball company lol) Just depends on who gives them the most money and signs the contract Spalding makes great basketballs tho |
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Post by groundchuck on May 15, 2016 6:52:02 GMT -6
Follow the money.
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Post by coachklee on May 15, 2016 9:51:24 GMT -6
I'm a lineman coach so I don't care much, however nothing feels better when I show off my arm than a Wilson GST. I can even throw an occasional spiral with it! Luckily us in Michigan have Wilson as our official ball of the state tournament from 2014-2019. It was Rawlings prior to that...
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Post by hunhdisciple on May 15, 2016 11:01:24 GMT -6
In Kentucky, it's really easy to follow. Especially in this situation. |
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Post by dytmook on May 15, 2016 14:25:45 GMT -6
Ohio Football Wilson GST Soccer Nike T-90 Catalyst Volleyball Molten IV 58L-BLK/SLV-OH Girls Basketball COMPOHIO285CB (“Contour”) Boys Basketball COMPOHIOCB (“Contour”) Baseball Rawlings R100-OHIO Fast Pitch Softball Worth/Dream Seam Well I'll be I didn't know that. Then again I don't order the footballs |
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