{"product_id":"champro-collegiate-spec-baseball-cbb-501","title":"Champro Collegiate Spec Baseball CBB-501","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Champro Collegiate Spec Baseball (CBB-501) is a premium full-grain leather college game ball built to NCAA specifications for competitive programs at the college level and high school programs that want to train with collegiate-grade construction for the most realistic game-day preparation possible. The premium full-grain leather cover delivers elite feel and durability, the cushion cork center wound with white virgin wool and nylon finish maintains consistent shape and compression, Moisture Barrier Technology reduces moisture absorption in all weather conditions, and raised seams provide pitchers with improved grip and precise flight control. Sold by the dozen at SPC Sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe NCAA specification construction is the defining credential of the CBB-501 -- built to meet collegiate game standards, this ball delivers the same core construction, leather quality, and seam specification that college programs use in official game competition, giving high school programs, travel teams, and competitive players the most game-realistic training experience available short of an MLB-level ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe premium full-grain leather cover is the most important surface material decision in a game ball at this level -- full-grain leather provides the natural grip texture, consistent seam feel, and surface durability that elite pitchers need for spin mechanics and breaking ball execution, elite fielders need for secure bare-hand catches, and catchers need for clean receiving and throwing transitions. The premium full-grain specification delivers a higher-grade leather surface than standard full-grain options, maintaining its texture and grip integrity through the full wear demands of collegiate-level game use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cushion cork center is double-cushioned with rubber and wound with 5-ply white virgin wool, 3-ply white virgin wool, and a 4-ply vinylon finish -- this multi-layer winding sequence builds the precise weight, compression, and shape retention that NCAA specifications require, while the vinylon finish adds structural stability that helps the wound ball maintain its perfectly round shape through repeated game-level contact without the deformation that simpler winding constructions experience under collegiate-intensity use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eMoisture Barrier Technology (MBT) is a meaningful weather-performance feature at the collegiate level -- reducing moisture absorption into the ball through the leather cover and seam stitching so the ball maintains its desired weight, compression, and flight characteristics in damp field conditions and wet weather games rather than becoming heavy, waterlogged, and inconsistent as moisture accumulates over the course of a game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eRaised seams provide pitchers with the seam grip reference points needed to execute breaking balls, fastballs, cutters, and changeups at the collegiate and high school competitive level -- delivering the same seam feel during practice and pre-game warm-up that players rely on during game situations so the muscle memory and pitch mechanics built in training translate directly to performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSold by the dozen, the CBB-501 provides a full collegiate-spec game or practice rotation of premium baseballs for college programs, high school batting practice, pitching bullpen sessions, and fielding drills in a single purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis product comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor more baseball training accessories and equipment, browse the full \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/collections\/spc-sports-baseball\"\u003ebaseball collection at SPC Sports\u003c\/a\u003e. Shop all \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/collections\/spc-sports-baseball-baseballs\"\u003ebaseball balls\u003c\/a\u003e to explore more Champro baseball options for practice and competition, including \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/collections\/spc-sports-baseball-baseballs-nfhs\"\u003eNFHS compliant baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel: CBB-501\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Champro\u003cbr\u003eDescription: Collegiate Spec Baseball\u003cbr\u003eClassification: NCAA Specifications \/ College Game Ball\u003cbr\u003eCover: Premium Full-Grain Leather\u003cbr\u003eCore: Cushion Cork \/ Double-Cushioned with Rubber\u003cbr\u003eWinding: 5-Ply White Virgin Wool \/ 3-Ply White Virgin Wool \/ 4-Ply Vinylon Finish\u003cbr\u003eSeams: Raised\u003cbr\u003eTechnology: Moisture Barrier Technology (MBT)\u003cbr\u003eUnit of Measure: Dozen\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.37 lbs (Per Dozen)\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 752044788283\u003cbr\u003eSport: Baseball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable SKU \/ UPC\u003cbr\u003eStandard \/ Dozen -- CBB-501 \/ 752044788283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does Moisture Barrier Technology (MBT) do? MBT reduces moisture absorption into the ball through the leather cover and seam stitching, helping the ball maintain its desired weight, compression, and flight characteristics in damp field conditions and wet weather games rather than becoming waterlogged and inconsistent as moisture accumulates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow does the multi-layer winding construction benefit performance? The 5-ply white virgin wool, 3-ply white virgin wool, and 4-ply vinylon finish winding sequence builds the precise weight, compression, and shape retention that NCAA specifications require. The vinylon finish layer adds structural stability that helps the ball maintain its perfectly round shape through repeated collegiate-intensity game contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs the CBB-501 approved for NCAA college game use? The CBB-501 is built to NCAA specifications for use as a college game ball. Coaches and officials should always verify current NCAA equipment approval requirements with their specific conference and governing body before official game use, as approval standards may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597175386154,"sku":"CBB-501","price":187.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4000\/6186\/files\/CBB-501_1.jpg?v=1784492987","url":"https:\/\/spcsports.com\/products\/champro-collegiate-spec-baseball-cbb-501","provider":"SPC Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}