Swing Training ball
Swing Training ball
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Product Overview
Product Overview
Bowling machines and side-arm throwers are the secret weapons of serious batting practice - but they need the right ball. The Cricket Swing Ball from Fore Sports is engineered for high-volume mechanical bowling: seamless construction, waterproof finish and the consistent shape that makes machine practice worthwhile.
Engineered for Bowling Machines and High-Volume Practice
The seamless (no-joint) construction is what makes this ball machine-ready. Standard cricket balls have a stitched seam that breaks down quickly under the repeated pounding of a bowling machine, leading to inconsistent flight and unpredictable bounce. A seamless ball stays consistent ball after ball, so the hundredth delivery in a session behaves like the first.
Waterproofing keeps the ball performing in damp conditions. UK practice nets are often outdoor or semi-covered, and a ball that loses its shape after one wet session isn't a good investment. This one shrugs off moisture and keeps its shape across full practice sessions.
Reflective colour options improve visibility in indoor nets and floodlit evening sessions - important when the ball is coming at machine speeds. Available in 80g (junior practice) and 140g (senior practice) weights to match your level.
Key Features of the Cricket Swing Ball
• High-quality material
• Waterproof construction
• Seamless (no-joint) design for durability
• Reflective colours for better visibility in indoor nets
• Available in multiple colours
• Available in 80g and 140g weights
• Ideal for bowling machines and side-arms
Order the Cricket Swing Ball from Fore Sports
Fore Sports supplies bowling machine balls to clubs, academies and individual cricketers across the UK. Free UK delivery on orders over £100. Order today.
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Frequently asked questions
A: A swing ball is a hard-wearing practice ball designed to be fed through a bowling machine - built to take the repeated high-speed launching that destroys regular leather match balls. It’s the standard choice for academy and serious club bowling-machine training.
A: Yes - swing balls also work well for hand-thrown drills and slip-catching practice. The harder construction takes the impact better than match balls, so a single swing ball lasts much longer in repeated catching drills than a leather practice ball.
A: No - these balls are specifically designed to be bowling-machine safe. Match balls and softer practice balls can deform or break down inside high-speed machines, damaging both the machine and the ball. Always use machine-grade balls in a bowling machine.