{"product_id":"extra-special-cricket-ball-1a2613m01","title":"Readers Extra Special 'A' Cricket Ball - Red (1A2613M01)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReaders Extra Special 'A' Cricket Ball (1A2613M01)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand-stitched leather match ball built in Readers' own factory, offering dependable mid-range quality for club and league cricket. At the standard men's weight of 156g, it gives sides a reliable, sensibly priced ball for weekend fixtures, cup ties and serious net sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-piece construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances shape retention and overall performance through a long innings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium imported leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality outer that holds its finish and stands up to sustained match use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand stitched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hand-stitched seam for a defined, workable ridge off the pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e156g men's weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard senior specification for adult league and club cricket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom stamping available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sponsors and leagues can have the ball stamped to their own requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Readers' own factory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced in-house by a name that has supplied English cricket for over 200 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-piece build is what most club players will notice first. It is the construction that holds a ball round through a full innings, which in turn keeps the seam sitting proud and the bounce honest deep into an afternoon. A ball that goes out of shape by the thirtieth over changes the game for both sides; this one is built to resist that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-stitched seam gives bowlers something genuine to grip and to land on, and the premium imported leather keeps enough surface for a shine to be worked up on one side. At 156g it behaves exactly as an adult league ball should, so there is no adjustment needed moving between this and a dearer match ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds shape across a full innings, so fewer ball changes and fairer cricket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA defined hand-stitched seam that rewards accurate seam bowling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard senior weight, so it plays true against adult league expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensible pricing makes it realistic to buy match balls by the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom stamping lets leagues and sponsors put their own mark on the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Special 'A'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A2613M01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's \/ Senior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium imported leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand stitched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% Genuine \u0026amp; Authorised Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏏 Trusted Cricket \u0026amp; Team Sports Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Secure Packaging \u0026amp; Fast Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝 Reliable Customer Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 Access to Latest Releases \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward, well-made leather match ball from a manufacturer that has been doing this longer than almost anyone. The Extra Special 'A' is the sensible choice for clubs who want a proper hand-stitched ball at a price that survives contact with a season's fixture list. Order from Central Sports UK today. 🏏\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Readers","offers":[{"title":"RED \/ Mens","offer_id":57097716728185,"sku":"707774.0012.0130","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9021\/7773\/files\/Extra_Special_A_Cricket_Ball.jpg?v=1789450087","url":"https:\/\/centraltennis.co.uk\/products\/extra-special-cricket-ball-1a2613m01","provider":"CentralTennis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}