Extreme Baseball | Optimum Sport
4.4 328 Amazon reviews- Official size and weight
- Synthetic leather cover
- Raised red stitching
- Beginner to experienced
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Extreme Baseball | Optimum Sport
- Rated 4.4 by 300+ Amazon buyers
- Official size and weight
- Batting cage, fielding and games
- Classic raised red stitching
- Free UK delivery over £35
- Same-day dispatch by 2pm
- Designed in Wigan since 1996
Why Extreme
Step Up to the Plate
An official size and weight baseball for the batting cage, fielding drills and games.

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Responsive core
A rubber and sponge blend core gives balanced weight and a responsive feel off the bat.
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Consistent flight
Predictable flight for pitchers and controlled rebounds for infielders practising quick transfers.
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Tough synthetic cover
Synthetic leather that keeps its shape through daily drills instead of warping or waterlogging.
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Raised red stitching
Classic stitching gives a professional look and the grip pitchers need.
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Official size and weight
Made to official size and weight for training and competitive play.
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Every level
For coaches running drills, beginners learning the basics and experienced players.
See It in Action
Made for practice and match day.
Description
Step up to the plate with confidence and power. The Optimum Extreme Baseball is engineered to deliver dependable performance in an official size and weight, whether you're in the batting cage, fielding grounders or pitching in a competitive matchup.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Sport: Baseball
- Ball size: Official size and weight
- Cover material: Synthetic leather
- Core: Rubber and sponge blend
- Stitching: Raised red stitching
- Use: Batting cage, fielding drills and competitive play
- Age grade: Suitable for all levels, beginner to experienced
SPECIALISED CORE CONSTRUCTION:
Feel every hit. The internal core uses a precise blend of rubber and sponge for balanced weight distribution and a responsive feel off the bat.
CONSISTENT FLIGHT & REBOUND:
Train with predictability. The balanced construction gives consistent flight paths for pitchers and controlled, accurate rebounds for infielders practising quick transfers.
DURABLE SYNTHETIC EXTERIOR:
Built for endless innings. The tough synthetic leather cover stands up to daily training drills, keeping its shape across different playing conditions rather than warping or waterlogging.
CLASSIC RED STITCHING:
Grip and tradition. The distinctive raised red stitching gives a professional look and the grip pitchers need to throw accurate curveballs and sliders.
VERSATILE ALL-LEVEL PLAY:
From first catch to competitive game. Whether you're a coach running fielding drills, a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned player, this ball delivers.
Is this an official size and weight baseball?
Yes — it's made to an official size and weight for training and competitive play.
What is the ball made from?
A rubber and sponge core beneath a durable synthetic leather cover with raised red stitching.
Is this a good training baseball for beginners?
Yes — the balanced build gives predictable flight and rebound.
Returns Policy
Christmas Returns
For all purchases made through Optimum Sport between October 1st and December 31st, the standard returns window has been extended. Customers will have until January 31st to return eligible items.
Returns Policy
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with any of the products you have brought from Optimum Sport UK you may return unused and unworn goods along with all original packaging and labels within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Please note we do not offer an exchange service items will need to be returned for a refund and reordered.
RETURNS EXCLUSIONS
The following goods may not be returned for a refund or exchange unless faulty:
- Any worn items.
- Any other items of clothing that are not in their original packaging with labels attached.
We do not cover return postage costs, unless, an error has been made on our behalf. We recommend that you use a reputable courier (e.g. Parcelforce for larger items and Royal Mail for smaller items). We cannot accept responsibility for goods lost in transit without proof of postage. Once we have received your item(s) please allow up to 10 working days for us to process your return. Refunds will be made back to the original payment method used at the time of purchase, please allow up to 3-5 working days for this to appear in your bank.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
The buyer is responsible for the return of the goods and cost of return postage, and in case of an exchange, the re-delivery costs.
FAULTY GOODS
For purchases under 30 days from the date of receipt, we will exchange the faulty item at our expense. On returning the items, please include proof of return cost so that we can reimburse this charge.
For purchases over 30 days from the date of receipt but less than 12 months old, please send back the faulty item to the address below, along with a covering letter stating the fault, your order number or actual date of purchase and your daytime contact telephone number. Once received we will inspect the item and repair, replace, offer a like for like replacement or return the item if we feel there has been no manufacturing fault. Any items over that period have been purchased outside of our 12 month policy cannot be accepted.
On returning the items please include proof of return cost so that if the item is found to be faulty, we can reimburse this charge.
Please return your item(s) including to:
Optimum Sport
26-28 Cinnamon Brow Business Park
Higher Ince
Makerfield Way
Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2PR
Please include your full name, email address used to place the order and order number if you know this. Alternately download our returns form by clicking here
Ball Only, or a Starter Set?
Buying for a beginner? Our sets give you everything in one box.
| Extreme BaseballBall only | Bat & Ball SetReady to hit | Glove & Ball SetReady to catch | |
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| What's included | 1 baseball | 28-inch wooden bat and a ball | 9-inch glove and a ball |
| Sizes | Official size | One set | Junior or Senior |
| Best for | Spare and training balls | Batting practice and garden games | Catching and fielding |
| Choose the ball | Shop the set | Shop the set |
The glove and ball set comes in Junior and Senior versions.
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Every Detail Considered
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Extreme Baseball Questions, Answered
Is this an official size and weight baseball?
Yes. It's made to an official size and weight for training and competitive play.
What is it made from?
A rubber and sponge core beneath a durable synthetic leather cover with raised red stitching.
Is it a good ball for beginners?
Yes. It's designed for every level, from first catch to competitive games.
Can I buy balls for a school or club?
Yes. Add as many as you need, or for larger orders use our bulk enquiry form and our team will send a quote.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Standard UK mainland delivery is free on orders over £35 and takes 2–5 working days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Return it unused in its original packaging within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Orders placed between 1 October and 31 December can be returned until 31 January.


