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Post by coachmartin47 on Jan 14, 2008 21:36:43 GMT -6
We are looking for a new football for next season. I was searching online and was wondering if you guy could help. Which ball do you use? What are its advantages? What are it's disadvantages? What type of offense do you use? Would you recommend this ball to a passing team?
Thanks
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Post by touchdowng on Jan 14, 2008 23:51:04 GMT -6
We let our QB's choose. I give them two or three NHSF approved balls to throw for the summer. They tell me in July and that's what we order.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 15, 2008 0:22:36 GMT -6
we have a couple NFHS stamped balls, i like the GST balls, they seem easier to grip.
Looked into rule book this year tho, and in CA in playoffs you have to play with a specific brand of ball, Wilson i believe, cant remember for sure which brand but there is only one brand you can use in playoffs.
so we started to use that ball that way if we made playoffs QBs would already be used to the ball they have to play with
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Post by wingtol on Jan 15, 2008 6:19:30 GMT -6
We use the wilson gst, at least I think thats what its called LOL. Whatever it is it's the offical ball for the playoffs so we use it all year. We get two new ones after every playoff game stamped with the state assoc. symbol and the year. Kind of a nice keep sake.
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Post by coachwoodall on Jan 15, 2008 8:11:39 GMT -6
the 5 panel ball is superior to the traditional 4 panel ball
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Post by autiger7 on Jan 15, 2008 8:16:13 GMT -6
We use the Nike ball. We used to use the GST however it seemed fatter width wise than the Nike ball that seemed longer and smaller in width. The Nike just fits in our high school QB's hand better. Smaller the hand the less width you want on the ball.
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Post by jburch on Jan 15, 2008 8:41:41 GMT -6
In Alabama the state association forces us to us the Wilson GST in all playoff games. You can us what you want during regular season! Everyone uses the GST. I am sure we pay more for them. The cheapest we get them is around $60.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 15, 2008 10:25:52 GMT -6
we have a couple NFHS stamped balls, i like the GST balls, they seem easier to grip. Looked into rule book this year tho, and in CA in playoffs you have to play with a specific brand of ball, Wilson i believe, cant remember for sure which brand but there is only one brand you can use in playoffs. so we started to use that ball that way if we made playoffs QBs would already be used to the ball they have to play with i just checked my sections website and they have a sponsor for each sport. You have to use that sponsors ball. They want us using rawlings for football, they give a specific model but say you can use any Rawlings model of ball as long as it is stamped. |
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Post by coachcastleman on Jan 15, 2008 10:29:01 GMT -6
In Illinois we have to use Wilson balls in the playoffs. You can use whatever ball you want during the season. We used the GST last year, but I agree it is a little fat. We are switching to the Wilson TDS next year. Our new qb likes them and they are a little narrower. Also a little cheaper.
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Post by leighty on Jan 15, 2008 10:38:36 GMT -6
Wilson GST
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Post by spencerxi on Jan 15, 2008 10:41:23 GMT -6
gst all day long
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Post by superpower on Jan 15, 2008 10:41:59 GMT -6
I like the Baden Perfection. It is NFHS approved. It has a very tackified surface which is nice for a ball control offense.
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Post by knighter on Jan 15, 2008 11:47:26 GMT -6
In Iowa the Spalding J5V is the official ball of the playoffs. That is what we use. Not sure we have many coaches in the state who really like it that much though. I know I don't.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 15, 2008 19:49:37 GMT -6
In Illinois we have to use Wilson balls in the playoffs. You can use whatever ball you want during the season. We used the GST last year, but I agree it is a little fat. We are switching to the Wilson TDS next year. Our new qb likes them and they are a little narrower. Also a little cheaper. i have always found the GST to be mch narrower, i dont have very big hands and the GSt just feels much smaller than any of the other balls |
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Post by poweriguy on Jan 15, 2008 20:30:42 GMT -6
The GST is is a nice ball, but if you get in any kind of wet weather, it becomes extremely slick. Even when the ball got dirty, it tended to get slick.
And our kicker really did'nt like to kick it. One coach here described it as the "orange brick".
The ball our guys liked was the Nike Taktician followed by the Baden and the GST when it was new.
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Post by theprez98 on Jan 15, 2008 21:36:32 GMT -6
Wilson GST is the official ball in Pennsylvania, but only required for the championships.
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Post by miami5 on Jan 16, 2008 14:44:46 GMT -6
We use the Nike 2000 or 3005... i found it best in horrible weather and this year we play a game
that it absolutely down pored, if i can get some of the video on this board i want to show you..
I tried Rawlings but did not like it, GST one year and ball was horrible in wet weather.
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Post by calicoachh on Jan 16, 2008 15:18:10 GMT -6
In CA here we have to use the Spalding balls in the playoffs becuase our section has an endorsement agreement with them. We use them all season because i think it is silly to switch balls once you get in the playoffs, but alot of teams do it.
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Post by superpower on Jan 16, 2008 15:27:08 GMT -6
Kansas has a certain ball that is "required" for the playoffs too, but I know a coach who went through the entire playoffs (winning the state championship) and never switched over to the "required" ball two years ago.
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Post by pfist12 on Jan 18, 2008 7:17:03 GMT -6
If you run the spread or throw a lot, use the Wilson GST because the QB's and WR's like the feel. The laces feel good and thick. Almost anybody can get a good grip.
Also, find out what balls are used in your playoffs. It makes no sense to use a ball all year, then have it banned in the playoffs.
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