Champro Chicago Softball (White, 16-Inch)

Chicago-style softball - It was created during the 1920's using an oversized 16" softball. Over time the ball became soft and squishy, so everyone in town - rich or poor - could play the game in the streets without using a baseball mitt. That famous oversized softball became known as a "Chicago-Style Softball." Champro's Chicago-Stye 16" softball is constructed with the same durable 100% cowhide leather cover, Kapok core and unique hand-stitched seams which gives this softball its unusual look. The seams are hidden behind the interlocking cover, making this softball more durable - ideal for use on rough playgrounds, grass and asphalt. These oversized 16" circumference softballs are designed for limited flight and will get softer after some use.