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A Rawlings Heart of the Hide 11.75 inch infield baseball glove, shown against a plain background

Baseball vs. Softball Team Gear: What's the Same, What's Different, and How to Order Both at Once

ST1 Sports.Jul 29, 2026
The two diamond sports look alike and buy differently. A side-by-side breakdown of bat standards, ball specs, catcher's gear and uniform cuts, plus how to consolidate both orders into one.
A Gill Porter three-tier double ball cart with 30-ball capacity, shown against a plain background

Bulk Sports Equipment 101: How to Lock in Pricing and Beat Inflation This Season

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Gear costs are climbing faster than budgets. A practical roadmap for athletic directors: audit what you own, standardize brands to build volume, and buy a season ahead of when you need it.
The Mizuno Wave Momentum 4 Elite unisex indoor volleyball shoe, shown in profile against a plain background

The Ultimate Guide to Volleyball Shoes: Stability, Traction, and Performance

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Volleyball is a lateral sport, and running shoes are built for straight lines. Here is what actually keeps an athlete planted: gum rubber outsoles, outriggers, sidewall support and forefoot cushioning.
A pair of black padded volleyball knee pads standing upright against a plain gray studio background

Volleyball Knee Pads: Why Your Program Should Never Compromise on Protection

ST1 Sports.Jul 18, 2026
Padding is only part of it. Compare EVA foam and gel inserts, low-profile against full-coverage styles, and the shell and stitching details that decide whether a pad lasts the season.
A well-organized athletic director's desk with a clipboard and neatly grouped sports equipment including a basketball, soccer ball, and cleats, bathed in soft natural light.

One Supplier vs. Many: How to Save Time and Money on Sports Equipment Orders

ST1 Sports.Jul 16, 2026
Most schools and clubs overspend on sports equipment by splitting orders across multiple vendors. Learn how consolidating to one supplier saves money, cuts admin hours, and can even generate revenue back for your athletic program.
An Ultrak L20 eight-lane handheld timer used for timing track and cross country races

Cross Country Spikes 101: How to Choose the Right Shoes for Your Runners

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Nylon, Pebax or carbon? Quarter-inch pins or half-inch? A coach-level guide to spike plates, pin lengths and snug-but-not-too-snug fit, plus the gear budget lines that spikes tend to crowd out.
A Baden Official Lexum volleyball, approved for NFHS high school play, shown against a plain background

Volleyball Uniforms and Equipment: A Complete Guide for High School and Club Teams

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Everything a high school or club volleyball program orders in one place: sublimated kits and spandex, the NFHS and USAV jersey rules that differ, and the nets, balls and training aids behind them.
Aluminum starting blocks, a shot put, and a wooden discus beside an orange hurdle on an outdoor track under blue sky

How to Choose the Best Track Gear for High School Athletics (Compared)

ST1 Sports.Jul 10, 2026
Three brands dominate high school track, and each has a sweet spot. We compare Gill, Porter and Blazer across throwing, vaulting and sprint gear, then suggest how to split a refresh budget.
Pyramids of basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs beside stacks of colored training cones, disc markers, and folded pinnies

Looking For Wholesale Sports Equipment? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

ST1 Sports.Jul 06, 2026
Wholesale is not just buying more. It runs on minimums, lead times, decoration charges and pricing tiers. Ten things to understand before your program places its first big order.
A black and orange ST1 Sports bat, brown leather fielding glove, and three logo-stamped baseballs on a white background

Looking For New Baseball Gear? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Bulk

ST1 Sports.Jun 18, 2026
From bat certifications and NOCSAE helmet standards to the sizing buffer that saves you mid-season, here are the ten things worth settling before your bulk baseball order goes out.