The trial of three different balls for possible use in Division 1 from season 2022 has now been completed and the MSC wish to thank the Umpires’ Panel, other players from Division 1 and administrators for their help in producing formal and informal reports on the balls used…….. The feedback has been most useful ……
The balls trialled were the Super County Supreme Test – a higher quality ball than currently in use in the Championship from our existing supplier Super County, the Gray Nicholls Crown 4 star (currently in use in the Sussex League) and the CA Test ball.
The Supreme County Test ball from our current supplier Peter Corke of Super County has received excellent reviews (the best of the balls trialled) but will involve an additional cost of £3 taking the cost up to £15.50 per ball (inc. VAT). Price is not the only consideration of course but as an example the Duke ball currently in use in the EAPL would cost over £20 (+VAT).
A vote on this by all Division 1 clubs will take place at the AGM as to whether this ball should be used in all Division 1 matches during the 2022 season.
This, together with the excellent 3 year deal negotiated with Peter and his supplier for the balls to be used in Divisions 2 and below of £12.50 per ball, represents value for money as well as quality for use throughout our Championship.