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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 08:29am
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I run a church league, and this year every team seemed to have a different idea on what a game ball should be. There seems to be quite a generation gap. The young teams wanted to use the super-tackified versions that are on the market, they seem like they have been dipped in honey. The old-school guys demand leather, but no matter how much we break it in, it seems very slick, and they are losing it all game.

I gotta solve this thing for next year. Here is my plan: we play (slightly modified) High School rules. We are in Michigan, so for next year I am going to purchase the EXACT brand and model ball that was used in Michigan State High School State championship games. That way no one will have any room to complain, and I can't be accused of showing favoritism (I happen to play on the team that demands leather) I have heard they use a composite, but not highly tacky ball.

Anyone have any direct knowlege of the exact ball used in the Michigan State High School championship games this year. That to me seems the fairest way to solve this problem.
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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 10:15am
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My favourite ball = Wilson Evolution

Pick one of those up or a TF-1000, those are the best 2.
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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 11:02am
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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 11:43am
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Spalding TF-1000 is by far and away the best ball on the market.

It's got enough of a leather feel to please the old guys and it's deep channels will make the young guys happy.
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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 12:03pm
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Anyone have any direct knowlege of the exact ball used in the Michigan State High School championship games this year. That to me seems the fairest way to solve this problem.
Have you contacted the Michigan HS Athletic Association regarding your question?

Michigan High School Athletic Association
1661 Ramblewood Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823-7392
ph: (517) 332-5046
fax: (517) 332-4071
http://mhsaa.com

Good Luck!

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Old Mon Mar 28, 2005, 06:14pm
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In IL the recommended/required ball is the Wilson Evolution. I believe, however, it was not necessarily picked because the IHSA did extensive testing, but rather because Wilson provided some sort of support to the IHSA. It might not be the same situation in MI, but if you find one "recommended" by the state, at least you will be using the same ball the players used in school.
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