Lacrosse ball

A lacrosse ball

A lacrosse ball is the solid rubber ball that is used to play lacrosse. It is typically white, but can be many other colors, including black. It is usually between 7.75 and 8 inches (19–20 cm) in circumference (about 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter) and weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces (140–150 g).

History

When the indigenous peoples of North America first played lacrosse they used a ball made of hair-stuffed deerskin or knotted leather strips. This type of ball was also used by the early European players of the 19th century. Its usage ceased in 1867 when George W. Beers codified the rules of lacrosse and replaced the old style ball with the solid hard rubber ball that is used today.^[1]

Manufacturers

The two main manufacturers of lacrosse balls are Warrior Lacrosse and Brine, Corp. Warrior is the exclusive supplier of lacrosse balls to Major League Lacrosse with their orange "grippy" ball, while Brine is the official supplier of lacrosse balls to the NCAA.

References

1. ^ "Lacrosse History". STX. http://www.stxlacrosse.com/theculture/history.cfm. Retrieved on 2006-11-04. 

External links

• Brine Official Website
• Warrior Lacrosse Official Website

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