Franklin

Buying Guide: Choosing Franklin Balls and Gloves

Balls for Practice and Play
Franklin's official league practice baseball has a synthetic cover, a cork and rubber core, and flat seams for comfort. Franklin's yellow practice softball has a solid cork core and a synthetic cover, and the indoor basketballs feature a butyl bladder. Soccer balls come in sizes such as #5 and #3, and tennis balls are sold in packs.

Gloves and Ball and Bat Sets
The MLB tee-ball fielding glove is super soft and lightweight for ease of play indoors and out, and several tee-ball gloves come in 9.5 in. sizes. Softball and baseball gloves are also offered, including right-handed models. Ball and bat sets are also available.

Pickleball and Family Games
Franklin offers pickleballs and pickleball sets, including X-40 pickleballs that are USAPA Approved. The electronic dartboard has voice and sound effects, LCD scoring, and 90 game variations. A 3 hole bean bag toss and a throw and stick catching set are also available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Franklin make?
Franklin offers baseballs, softballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and tennis balls, plus baseball, softball, and tee-ball gloves. It also offers pickleballs, pickleball sets, ball and bat sets, an electronic dartboard, and bean bag toss.

How do I choose the right size or type?
Check the size in the product title, such as 9 in. baseball, 12 in. softball, or #5 soccer ball, and match the size on your old part when replacing one. For gloves, confirm the hand and length, such as right-handed 9.5 in. or 13 in.

Which Franklin game is good for family play?
The electronic dartboard has voice and sound effects, LCD scoring, and 90 game variations, making it an activity for friends and family.