Practice & Training Baseballs

The ProNine X5 Composite Cage Baseball is a rugged, official-size practice ball engineered to outlast standard leather balls in the batting cage and on the pitching machine. Its durable composite construction shrugs off the relentless impact of high-volume hitting stations, giving programs a long-lasting, cost-effective workhorse that keeps flight and feel consistent through thousands of swings.

Key features & specs:

• Size: Official 9-inch baseball
• Seam: Medium seam for realistic grip and true flight
• Construction: Durable composite build for extended cage and machine life
• Purpose: Batting practice, cage work and pitching-machine feeding
• Value: Long service life lowers your cost-per-rep versus leather practice balls
• Packaging: Sold per dozen — stock several dozen per cage or hitting station

Coach's tip: Composite cage balls pair perfectly with wheel and arm-style pitching machines, and their durability makes them the most economical way to feed high-volume batting stations — keep a dedicated X5 bucket at each hitting station. Care: Store dry, wipe off cage grime periodically, and inspect for cover wear so worn balls get pulled before they affect machine feed.

The Champro Reaction Ball is a simple, low-cost tool that delivers a serious payoff in agility, hand speed, and reaction time. Its six-sided knobbed shape makes the ball bounce and skip unpredictably, forcing athletes to read, adjust, and respond in a fraction of a second — the same reactive quickness that separates good infielders, goalkeepers, and defenders from great ones. Players can train solo by bouncing it off a wall or work with a partner for reaction drills, and because it's sport-neutral, it's just as useful for baseball and softball fielders as it is for soccer, basketball, and lacrosse athletes.

Key features & specs:

• Knobbed, multi-sided design produces random, unpredictable bounces
• Develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• Train solo against a wall or with a partner
• Versatile tool for virtually any sport
• Compact and portable for warm-ups anywhere
• Budget-friendly addition to any training kit

Coach's tip: Add short reaction-ball bursts to warm-ups to fire up the nervous system before fielding or defensive drills. Care: Wipe off dirt and store indoors; keep out of extreme heat to preserve the rubber.

The Mizuno MB380 is a premium full-grain leather baseball built to the exacting standards coaches and players expect from Mizuno. Its traditional raised-seam cover pairs with a cushioned cork center to deliver authentic game feel, superior grip, and the consistent flight and durability that make it a dependable choice for practice and competition alike. Whether it's stocking the bucket for batting practice, throwing bullpens, or running fielding drills, the MB380 holds up rep after rep. Sold by the dozen, it's an easy, cost-effective way to keep quality game-grade baseballs on hand all season long.

Key features & specs:

• Cover: premium full-grain leather for grip, feel, and durability
• Center: cushioned cork core
• Seams: traditional raised seams for authentic grip and control
• Size: regulation baseball
• Packaging: sold per dozen for team use
• Style #370276 (SKU MZ-370276)

Coach's tip: Rotate game balls into practice as they scuff to get the most value out of every dozen. Care: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, keep them off wet grass, and rotate stock so no single ball takes all the wear.

The ProNine PMZ9 Zero Foam Pitching Machine Baseball is the ultimate bat-saving ball for team practices. This full 9-inch machine ball weighs just over 3 ounces, with a foam cover and solid polyurethane foam core on a flat seam for smooth machine feed. It's highly forgiving on mishits and eliminates sting in the hands while still delivering honest flight — perfect protection for expensive composite and alloy barrels. For programs that don't want to sacrifice a game bat to machine reps, the PMZ9 is the safest option in the lineup.

Key features & specs:

• Size: full 9 inch baseball size
• Weight: just over 3 oz — extremely light
• Construction: foam cover with solid polyurethane foam core
• Seam: flat seam designed for pitching-machine use
• Bat-safe: protects expensive composite and alloy barrels; forgiving on mishits
• Packaging: sold per dozen for team and program use

Coach's tip: ideal for one-handed and top-hand drills where you don't want to risk a game barrel, and easy on young hands during high-rep sessions. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and air-dry; store out of extreme heat to preserve the foam and keep flight consistent.

The ProNine PM9 LITE Soft Foam Pitching Machine Baseball is the ideal training ball for younger players, indoor sessions and machine work with training bats. At the full 9-inch size but roughly a third lighter than a regulation ball, its dimpled soft-foam construction is forgiving on the hands and completely safe for composite, alloy and training bats — so beginners can take confident cuts anywhere. It's a smart pick for winter gym practices and tee/soft-toss stations where a hard ball would be too risky indoors.

Key features & specs:

• Size: full 9 inch baseball size
• Weight: lightweight — about a third lighter than a regulation ball (~3.3 oz)
• Construction: dimpled soft-foam cover, optic orange or yellow
• Feel: highly forgiving on the hands
• Bat-safe: safe for composite, alloy and training bats
• Ideal for: youth, indoor and training-bat use; sold per dozen

Coach's tip: perfect for indoor cages and cold-weather workouts where a hard ball isn't practical, and great for building confidence with nervous young hitters. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and air-dry; store away from extreme heat to keep the foam resilient and consistent.

The ProNine PM9 Dimpled Pitching Machine Baseball is the go-to ball for heavy-duty, high-volume machine work. Molded from solid polyurethane with a dimpled optic-yellow cover, it delivers unbelievable durability rep after rep and is compression-controlled so it won't dent your bats — the dependable choice for programs that put thousands of pitches through the machine every season. Because it's molded rather than stitched, there are no seams to fray, so it keeps its shape and flight far longer than a leather ball under machine use.

Key features & specs:

• Size/weight: official 9 inch, 5 oz
• Cover/core: dimpled solid polyurethane construction
• Performance: .47 COR, compression controlled to 375 lb max
• Durability: built for relentless high-volume machine reps
• Bat-safe: specifically designed not to dent bats
• Color: optic yellow for high visibility; sold per dozen

Coach's tip: the PM9 is your everyday machine ball — save leather for game-feel days and let these absorb the volume. Rinse off dirt with water, air-dry, and store in a ball bucket out of extreme heat to maximize its long service life.

The ProNine CPM9 Composite Pitching Machine Baseball is the all-weather workhorse of the machine-ball line. A thin composite cover over a PU-and-rubber center gives it flight and feel closer to a real baseball than molded balls, with flat seams that feed cleanly through any machine. Best of all, it won't dent bats — so you can run heavy reps on wet cages and turf without sacrificing expensive barrels. It bridges the gap between pricey leather and basic dimpled balls, giving coaches realistic ball flight at a practice-friendly price.

Key features & specs:

• Size: 9 inch baseball
• Cover: thin composite cover for realistic, weather-resistant performance
• Core: PU and rubber center with premium wound yarn
• Seam: flat seams engineered for pitching-machine use
• Bat-safe: will not dent composite or alloy bats
• Packaging: sold per dozen for team and program use

Coach's tip: reach for the CPM9 when cages are wet or you're training on turf — it holds up where leather struggles and outlasts leather in rough conditions. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and air-dry before storing in a ventilated bucket or bag to keep the composite cover in top shape.

The ProNine LPM9 Leather Pitching Machine Baseball is the gold standard for programs that run real leather through their machines. At the official 9-inch, 5 oz size, it feeds cleanly on flat, low seams and reacts off the bat like a genuine game ball — so your hitters see authentic flight and spin during every machine session, not a dead training ball. It's the closest thing to live-arm reps you can get out of a machine, which makes it a favorite for high-school and travel programs.

Key features & specs:

• Size/weight: official 9 inch, 5 oz
• Cover: full-grain leather that reacts like a game ball
• Seam: flat/low seam engineered for smooth pitching-machine feed
• Stitching: special Kevlar® stitching — stitches will not break
• Core: PU and rubber center with premium wool windings
• Packaging: sold per dozen for team and program use

Coach's tip: keep a dedicated leather machine dozen separate from game balls to control wear, and inspect covers periodically for scuffing. Store dry at room temperature and wipe off dirt with a damp cloth to protect the leather cover and Kevlar stitching for the long haul.

The ProNine CBP Collegiate Batting Practice Baseball is a purpose-built, low-seam ball designed to survive the highest-volume cage and BP sessions at the collegiate and high school level. The flattened low-seam profile reduces drag off the machine and the bat, so your hitters see true, repeatable flight rep after rep while your budget stretches further than it would burning through game balls in practice.

Key features & specs:

• Purpose: Dedicated batting-practice and cage ball for high-rep hitting work
• Seam: Low seam for reduced drag and consistent, true flight
• Cover: Full-grain leather that stands up to repeated bat contact
• Center: Cushioned core built for durability through heavy use
• Level: Collegiate-grade construction suitable for high school and travel programs
• Packaging: Sold per dozen — stock several dozen for stations and machines

Coach's tip: Keep BP balls in a separate bucket from your game dozens so scuffed practice leather never ends up in a game. Care: Store dry, let damp balls air out fully, and rotate the bucket so wear spreads evenly across the set.

The ProNine X4 is a composite cage baseball engineered to stand up to the toughest environment in the game: the batting cage and pitching machine. Its official medium-seam design gives a natural grip and true flight, while the durable composite cover resists the scuffing and abuse that shred ordinary balls during high-volume reps. Built to keep its shape and feel through countless swings, the X4 is a smart way to protect your game balls and cut down on replacements. Sold by the dozen, it's a must-have for programs that log serious cage time.

Key features & specs:

• Composite-cover cage baseball built for durability
• Official medium-seam design for natural grip and true flight
• Engineered for cage and pitching-machine use
• Resists scuffing and abuse during high-volume reps
• Holds its shape and feel over heavy use
• Sold per dozen for program-level value

Coaching tip: dedicate the X4 to cage and machine work only, and inspect balls periodically for wear that could affect machine feed. Store in a dry place at room temperature and keep them out of standing water to maximize their lifespan.

The ProNine BP is a collegiate-grade batting practice baseball built to survive round after round of heavy use. Its raised-seam design gives pitchers and coaches a reliable grip for throwing BP and feeding machines, while the rugged construction is made to take repeated barrel contact without falling apart. Using dedicated practice balls like these keeps your premium game balls fresh and stretches your equipment budget across a long season. Sold by the dozen, it's a workhorse staple every batting cage and practice field should have on hand.

Key features & specs:

• Collegiate-grade batting practice baseball
• Raised seams for a reliable throwing grip
• Rugged construction built for heavy, repeated use
• Ideal for BP, soft toss, and machine work
• Protects your premium game balls from wear
• Sold per dozen for program-level value

Coaching tip: keep BP balls clearly separated from your game balls, and pull any that split or go soft to protect machine mechanisms. Store in a dry place at room temperature and keep them out of standing water to extend their life.

Turn bullpen reps into teaching moments with the Champro Pitcher Training Baseballs. Each training ball is designed to show young pitchers exactly where to place their fingers for a range of pitches, taking the guesswork out of grip instruction. Visual grip guidance and the included instructions walk athletes through proper hand positioning, so coaches can build correct mechanics from the very first practice and players can self-check their grips between innings. It's an easy, low-cost way to develop consistent arm action and confident pitch selection across a K-12 program.

Key features & specs:

• Training baseball printed with proper pitching-grip guidance
• Visual grip guidance helps athletes learn correct finger placement quickly
• Step-by-step instructions included
• Sold individually; available across the CBB821–CBB824 grip series
• Great for youth, middle school, and high school pitching development
• Ideal for bullpen sessions, camps, and individual instruction

Coaching tip: have pitchers set each grip on the training ball, then transfer the same feel to a regulation ball to lock in muscle memory. Store the balls in a dry place at room temperature and wipe them clean so the printed grip guidance stays easy to read.

The Champro Optic Yellow Dimple Molded Baseball is a machine-ready practice ball built for high-volume batting practice where durability and visibility matter most. Its one-piece molded construction has no cover or stitching to wear out, so it holds up to bucket after bucket of pitching-machine reps, and the dimpled surface delivers consistent, predictable flight through the machine. The high-visibility optic yellow color helps hitters pick up the ball early, making it a smart choice for fast-paced cage sessions and station work.

Key features & specs:

• Soft dimple-molded construction for consistent machine flight
• Ideal for Jugs® and other pitching machines
• One-piece molded design with no seams or cover to wear out
• High-visibility optic yellow for early pickup at the plate
• Durable build for repeated, high-volume batting practice
• Baseball size for realistic hitting reps

Coach's tip: Pair these with your pitching machine for rapid-fire BP rounds that keep hitters in a rhythm without constant ball retrieval. Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth, let dry fully, and store in a dry bucket away from direct heat.

The Champro Vex Practice Baseball is a lightweight, gym-friendly training ball built for indoor practice and tee-ball reps where a regulation leather ball is too hard or too risky. A durable cloth cover wraps a solid polyurethane core, giving young players a softer, safer ball that still looks and feels like the real thing, so they build confidence at the plate and in the field without fear of the ball. It's an easy, cost-effective way to keep drills moving in the gym, the cage, or the classroom.

Key features & specs:

• Ideal for indoor practice and tee-ball
• Lightweight, durable cloth cover
• Solid polyurethane core for a soft, safe feel
• Raised seams for a realistic grip and read
• Reduced-risk design for confined indoor spaces
• Great for beginners building hitting and fielding fundamentals

Coach's tip: Use these for soft toss and tee work with younger players to develop mechanics before moving up to harder balls. Care: Keep the cloth cover dry, brush off dirt after use, and store in a dry bag or bucket away from moisture.

The Champro Gem Ball is a rugged practice baseball built to survive the toughest part of any program's schedule: daily reps in the pitching machine. Its Polyhide composite cover wipes clean and shrugs off scuffing, while raised, sealed seams stop the ball from soaking up water and turning heavy. With a polyurethane-and-rubber mixed center wound in white virgin yarn, it holds a game-like weight and rebound through bucket after bucket, making it a smart, cost-effective staple for high school practice and youth games.

Key features & specs:

• Ideal for high school practice and youth games
• Polyhide composite cover wipes clean and resists scuffing
• Polyurethane & rubber mixed center for durable, game-like feel
• White virgin yarn winding for shape retention
• Raised, sealed seams prevent waterlogging
• Built for repeated use in pitching machines

Coach's tip: Dedicate a bucket of Gem Balls to your pitching machine so your leather game balls stay fresh for competition. Care: Wipe the cover clean with a damp cloth, let balls dry fully before storing, and keep them in a dry bucket away from direct heat.

The Champro Control Flight Ball is the weighted training tool for hitters who want to build serious bat speed, drive power, and swing-through strength without needing a full outdoor field for every practice session. At 15 oz — significantly heavier than a regulation 5 oz baseball — it loads the swing muscles through the hitting zone and provides instant feedback on contact quality, making every rep productive whether indoors or out.

• 15 oz Weighted Construction for Power Development — At three times the weight of a standard baseball, the Control Flight Ball loads the hands, wrists, and forearms through the full swing arc, building the specific rotational strength and bat speed that transfers directly to harder contact and improved exit velocity with a regulation bat and ball in live game situations
• Limited Flight Design for Small-Space Training — Heavy weighted construction dramatically limits how far the ball travels after contact, making it safe and practical for indoor batting cage use, garage training, backyard tee work, and any confined space where a standard baseball would be dangerous or impractical to retrieve efficiently
• Immediate Miss-Hit Feedback — Off-center contact with the 15 oz weighted ball is felt immediately and distinctly in the hands, giving hitters real-time feedback on contact point, bat path, and swing plane errors that they can correct on the next rep — developing cleaner, more consistent contact mechanics faster than standard ball training alone
• Builds Drive-Through Power — The added resistance of the 15 oz ball forces hitters to drive the bat through the hitting zone with full extension rather than slowing the swing at contact — consistent training with the Control Flight Ball develops the muscle memory for a complete, powerful follow-through that carries over to game-speed swings
• Durable Limited-Flight Shell Construction — Built from durable materials that withstand repeated bat contact through heavy training loads without cracking, splitting, or losing its weighted feel over a full season of daily use across tee work, front toss, and short-distance hitting drills
• 4-Pack with 1-Year Warranty — Includes four balls in retail packaging — enough for continuous tee and front toss rotation without constant retrieval interruptions; backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty covering defects under normal training use conditions