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Rawlings Eit – Molecules With Large Molecular Mass

If I asked you what the date June 4, 1838 was significant for most people would struggle for an answer.  That my friend is the day the first organized game of baseball was played.

 

By the 1860’s semi pro baseball had started and soon farm teams were taking over the Midwest.  It wasn’t long before every kid across the country was dreaming about being in the big leagues.

 

While baseball has evolved into the great American pass time and there has been substantial changes made to the equipment used in the game one component has remained virtually unchanged…. the ball.

 

In fact I can only think of a few major changes… in 1974 horsehide covers became a thing of the past when cowhide covers took over and of course the fact that in the present day United States most baseballs sold are manufactured in China. 

 

Well Rawlings has kicked it up a notch for the new millennium with their new EIT™ or Extra Innings Technology™.  This new design in baseball construction will not only improve the game but also help to stretch athletic budgets across the country.

 

What’s the trick you ask- polymer.  Yep I said polymer.

 

Sure we’ve all heard terms like cushioned cork center, wool winding and genuine leather thrown around by manufacturers to describe why their ball is better than the next.  Now you throw a word like polymer in there and you’re sure to turn a few heads… and rightly so.

 

What is a polymer you ask- WIKI says…

 

“A polymer is a substance composed of molecules with large molecular mass composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, connected by covalent chemical bonds…”

 

That’s a mouthful huh- in terms of EIT™ all we need to know is that a polymer can make dreams come true.

 

Rawlings exclusive Extra Inning Technology™ makes baseballs retain compression longer and keeps moisture out like the Great Wall of China.

 

Ok not every baseball coach is dreamin’ bout’ a baseball that retains its compression or fights off moisture like the marines taking Iwo Jima.  Here are a couple of graphs taken from the new Rawlings spring & summer catalog that may help you visualize what the polymer layer in Extra Innings Technolgy™ can do for you.  At the least these graphs might make it more important to you.

        
 

Bottom line is that if this technology is available why wouldn’t you want it? It improves the overall performance of the baseball which will enhance your teams’ performance.

 

Rawlings has added this technology to select baseballs ranging from Little League to Collegiate level play.  You can see a whole list of available models in by checking out this video… click the link.

 

EIT™ baseballs have already proven themselves at the highest level of competitive play being used at the NCAA College World Series and the NJCAA and NAIA Championships.  Not to mention the hundreds if not thousands of schools and youth leagues across the country using them.

 

It isn’t common to see a simple new technology make such a remarkable difference in a product that has been on the market for over a century.  In fact most people using the new EIT™ baseball probably don’t even realize that their baseball is harnessing the power of a substance composed of molecules with large molecular mass composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, connected by covalent chemical bonds.

For more information check out this informative video at MorleyAthletic.com

About the Author

11 Years full time experience in the team sporting goods business. I grew up in the business though so it feels like i have 30 years experience. I am 4th generation at www.morleyathletic.com. I write many articles about all athletic sports that pertain to team specific products and ideals. These are articles for players and coaches.

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