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class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg/220px-PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="221" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg/330px-PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg/440px-PEARL_X_Lacrosse_Ball.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2454" data-file-height="2461" /></a><figcaption>PEARL X Lacrosse Ball</figcaption></figure> <p>A <b>lacrosse ball</b> is the solid <a href="/wiki/Rubber" class="mw-redirect" title="Rubber">rubber</a> ball that is used, with a <a href="/wiki/Lacrosse_stick" title="Lacrosse stick">lacrosse stick</a>, to play the sport of <a href="/wiki/Lacrosse" title="Lacrosse">lacrosse</a>. It is typically white for men's lacrosse (however the <a href="/wiki/Premier_Lacrosse_League" title="Premier Lacrosse League">PLL</a> uses optic yellow balls for better TV visibility<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>), or yellow for women's lacrosse; but the balls are produced in a wide variety of colours.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The current <a href="/wiki/World_Lacrosse" title="World Lacrosse">World Lacrosse</a>, <a href="/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic_Association" title="National Collegiate Athletic Association">NCAA</a>, and <a href="/wiki/National_Federation_of_State_High_School_Associations" title="National Federation of State High School Associations">NFHS</a> approved specifications are:<sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <dl><dt>Color</dt> <dd>Can be white, yellow or orange</dd> <dt>Circumference</dt> <dd>Between <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1154941027">.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}</style><span class="frac">7<span class="sr-only">+</span><span class="num">3</span>⁄<span class="den">4</span></span> and 8 inches (19.69 cm and 20.32 cm)</dd> <dt>Weight</dt> <dd>Between 5 and <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1154941027"><span class="frac">5<span class="sr-only">+</span><span class="num">1</span>⁄<span class="den">2</span></span> ounces (141.75 and 155.92 grams)</dd> <dt>Material</dt> <dd>Solid rubber</dd> <dt>Bounce</dt> <dd>The ball, when dropped from a height of 72 inches (1.83 meters) must bounce between 43 and 51 inches (1.09 and 1.30 meters).</dd></dl> <p>Beginning with the 2014 season, all three governing bodies for lacrosse in the United States (<a href="/wiki/US_Lacrosse" class="mw-redirect" title="US Lacrosse">US Lacrosse</a>, <a href="/wiki/National_Federation_of_State_High_School_Associations" title="National Federation of State High School Associations">NFHS</a>, <a href="/wiki/NCAA" class="mw-redirect" title="NCAA">NCAA</a>) have mandated that only balls meeting the NOCSAE ball standard may be used for competition. Balls must be emblazoned with the words "Meets NOCSAE Standard" in order to be deemed legal for play by game officials. </p><p>Starting by June 2016, all lacrosse balls have had to meet the new NOCSAE Standard<sup id="cite_ref-nocsae_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nocsae-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> for use in official NCAA and NFHS play. Canadian official games require CLA approvals. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Greasers">Greasers</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Greasers"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A new lacrosse ball will have a textured feel, and feel a little squishy; over time this ball will become "greasy" and harden. A "greasy" lacrosse ball (often referred to as a "greaser") is a ball that has lost its grip and has hardened; this causes players to throw inaccurately as it no longer grips the mesh in the way a typical, new lacrosse ball would. This occurs naturally in lacrosse balls as the oils come to the surface of the ball.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Pre-1860">Pre-1860</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Pre-1860"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The original lacrosse balls were made from wood and egg-shaped, but they would develop to become more round. They were later made from buckskins filled with fur.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These were made naturally and was meant to keep the game connected with nature.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In Seneca folklore it is said that human heads were used as lacrosse balls.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_9-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1860-Present">1860-Present</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: 1860-Present"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 1860, <a href="/wiki/William_George_Beers" title="William George Beers">Dr. William George Beers</a> codified the rules of lacrosse which included requiring the ball to be made with rubber. </p><p>Most modern lacrosse balls are made of vulcanized rubber entirely. At some points some lacrosse balls may have had cement in the middle, but today they are entirely rubber.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_11-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Innovations">Innovations</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Innovations"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Greaseless_lacrosse_ball">Greaseless lacrosse ball</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Greaseless lacrosse ball"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In December of 2015, Guardian Innovations released a "greaseless" lacrosse ball known as Pearl X. The Pearl ball is made from a "cross-linked polyurethane formula" which does not contain the oils found in a typical lacrosse ball.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Other greaseless lacrosse balls have been created by brands such as East Coast Dyes, which released the ECD Mint.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On July 27, 2016, US Lacrosse named The Pearl by Guardian the official ball of US Lacrosse and stated it would be used at all US Lacrosse events. This partnership was renewed for the second time in 2021. It is also the official ball, the U.S. National Teams, the <a href="/wiki/Men%27s_Collegiate_Lacrosse_Association" title="Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association">MCLA</a>, and the IMCLA.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Textured_lacrosse_ball">Textured lacrosse ball</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Textured lacrosse ball"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In March of 2019, Guardian Innovations released the first textured lacrosse ball approved for play, the "Pearl LT." The textured ball offers better feel in the pocket of the stick, which increases control and consistency. Unlike Guardian Innovations Pearl X, the Pearl LT is made of rubber, and like other rubber balls, will grease. However, the textured surface of the ball will remain.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:2_15-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Smart_lacrosse_ball">Smart lacrosse ball</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Smart lacrosse ball"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On January 14, 2022 at the US Lacrosse Convention, REPS Lacrosse revealed the first "Smart" Lacrosse Ball dubbed the "R1 by REPS".<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The ball comes equipped with a patented embedded suite of sensors which tie into the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://getreps.com/get-the-reps-lacrosse-app-2/">REPS Lacrosse App</a>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Manufacturers">Manufacturers</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Manufacturers"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Wolf Athletics is the official ball supplier of the <a href="/wiki/Premier_Lacrosse_League" title="Premier Lacrosse League">Premier Lacrosse League</a>.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (November 2021)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>As of August 2023, the following ball brands meet NOCSAE standards and are SEI certified:<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>BSN Sports</li> <li>Champion Sports</li> <li>Champro</li> <li>CrankShooter</li> <li>Dick's Sporting Goods</li> <li>Gait</li> <li>Gladiator Lacrosse</li> <li>Lacrosse Unlimited</li> <li>Martin Sports</li> <li>Mint by East Coast Dyes</li> <li>Pearl LT and Pearl X</li> <li>Signature Lacrosse</li> <li>STX</li> <li>Union</li> <li>Velocity</li> <li>Wolf Athletics</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Lacrosse_ball&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman}</style><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-1">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238218222">.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://stringerssociety.com/blog/tennis-balls-are-the-future/">"Should Lacrosse Switch To Tennis Balls? 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