Preliminary Recommendations
Based on our measurements so far, we would
recommend that the embossing of the synthetic ball
should be discontinued, to reduce erratic bounces.
The material of the synthetic ball should be made
more moisture absorbent, to increase friction and
associated "gripability" when the surface is wet.
The thickness of the rubber backing could be reduced
to increase bounce. These relatively minor changes
in manufacturing, it seems to us, would meet the
dual needs of a more uniform low maintenance ball
desired by the league with the performance
characteristics approximating those which the
players are accustomed to and prefer.
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