About the ball
What is the SWINGA Technique Ball?
A training ball with a half-dimple, half-smooth design that swings like a brand-new leather cricket ball, and it never stops. Same size and weight as a senior men's ball, same feel off the bat. Nothing to shine, it won't go out of shape, and it still swings in the wet.
How does it compare to a new leather ball?
A new leather ball swings beautifully for about twenty minutes, then the shine goes and so does the swing. The SWINGA swings for the whole session, every session. It also gets better with age: brand new it swings towards the dimple side, and as it wears in it starts to reverse towards the shiny side and swings more the older it gets. See the full side-by-side comparison.
146g or 156g: which should I get?
146g gives you the most swing. It's the all-rounder and the easier of the two to get moving: underarms, overarms, throwdowns, flingers and bowling machines.
156g gives you the most realistic feel. It's senior men's weight, swings a little less than the 146g, but comes off the bat closest to a real leather ball. Use it with the quickest throwers: the RoboArm, the RapidArm, and the clear and pink Sidearms.
Plenty of coaches carry both: the 146g to challenge players in the air, the 156g for match-realistic contact.
Is there a version for juniors and the backyard?
Yes, the SWINGA Backyard is a soft 60g ball in red, white and pink. Same swing, safe for kids and backyard cricket.
Using it
How do I make it swing?
Wrist behind the ball, seam upright, same as a leather ball, including with a sidearm. Aaron walks through inswing and outswing in the How to SWINGA video.
I'm finding it doesn't swing much
That's by design. It was built to swing like a real ball, not go around corners. As it gets older it starts to reverse and swings even more. If you want the most movement, use the 146g.
Can I use it with a flinger, sidearm or bowling machine?
Yes. It fits all known flingers, works underarm, overarm and by sidearm, and the 146g runs through a bowling machine. Use the 156g with the RoboArm, the RapidArm, and the clear and pink Sidearms.
Can I use it in a match?
No. It's a training ball, not a match ball, and it isn't legal for graded cricket. It's built to do one job better than leather does it: give every player at training a ball that swings, for the whole session.
Buying
Do you sell packs for clubs and schools?
Yes. The 6 pack is $18.00 a ball and the 12 pack $16.50. Bigger orders, get in touch.
How much is shipping?
Free Australia-wide on ball orders over $50. Bags and larger items are calculated at checkout. We ship worldwide.
Can I buy one in a shop?
Yes, the stockists page has the list. Retailers and clubs wanting wholesale, get in touch.