{"product_id":"soft-shell-weighted-ball-set-with-seams","title":"Soft-Shell Weighted Ball Set – 6-Ball Pitching Velocity Trainer (3.5–32 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain smarter. Throw harder. Built for pitchers who want real velocity gains.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soft-Shell Weighted Ball Set is the weighted ball training tool we use every day at our facility to build arm speed, mechanics, and durability in pitchers from high school through pro. Six weighted balls in graduated weights from 3.5 oz to 32 oz let you train the full kinetic chain, from connection drills to max-intent throws, without the wear and tear of a regulation baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeams.\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved seams on the 14, 7, 5, and 3.5 oz balls so your grip and release mirror a real baseball. Use it for intent throws, command work, and bullpens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e No engraved seams on any ball. Takes grip out of the equation for connection drills, scap loads, drop steps, walking windups, and heavy-ball strength work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our pitchers run both: smooth for connection and strength, seamed for intent-level throws where grip and release matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pitchers pick this set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild real velocity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive overload protocol used in pro and college programs to develop arm speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-shell, no sting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train indoors, against a wall, or into a sock net without damaging your facility or your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImprove mechanics and arm health.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier balls reinforce connection and intent. Lighter balls accelerate arm speed and clean mechanics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoach-designed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Coach Grady and used daily in our facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 weighted balls: 3.5, 5, 7, 14, 21, 32 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeams option: engraved seams on the 3.5, 5, 7, and 14 oz balls. Smooth option: no seams on any ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte finish for grip and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflation-needle compatible (air nozzle on every ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball and softball pitchers (ages 13+), coaches, and training facilities looking for a complete, indoor-safe weighted-ball system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by Coach Grady.\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years coaching pitchers. Hundreds advanced to college baseball. 10 drafted by MLB organizations. This is the set we put in our own pitchers' hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it with a real plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighted balls are a tool, not a program. Coach Grady's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-velocity-improvement-protocol-4-week-off-season-system-digital-download\"\u003eVelocity Improvement Protocol\u003c\/a\u003e is the 4-week off-season plan we put our pitchers on. Daily breakdowns, drill library, and a velocity tracker. Instant download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of balls: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeights: 3.5, 5, 7, 14, 21, 32 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Seams option has engraved seams on 3.5, 5, 7, 14 oz and matte smooth 21 and 32 oz. Smooth option is matte smooth on all six\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Soft-shell PVC, iron-sand fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: Baseball \/ Softball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Multicolor (color-coded by weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ages is this safe for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend ages 13 and up. Younger arms aren't ready for heavy-ball overload work. For developing players, start with the lightest balls and follow a structured program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill heavier balls make me lose arm speed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, when used inside a proper protocol. The whole point of overload is to train the body to handle force, then overspeed (lighter balls) teaches the nervous system to throw faster. Skipping the plan is what gets pitchers hurt, not the balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I throw these into a sock net or off a wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The soft-shell PVC build is designed for indoor training. They take a beating without busting up your facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeams or Smooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick Seams for intent throws, command work, and bullpens where grip and release matter. Pick Smooth for connection drills and pure heavy-ball work where grip isn't the variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for softball pitchers too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Same protocol applies. 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