We aren't a huge megastore, we don't stock a year's worth of balls, we stream them in as needed to keep the balls fresh and we prove it by having a "BORN ON DATE" on each package. Nobody likes stale balls. Our balls meet the very latest NOCSAE/NFHS/SEI and NCAA specification. See our SEI certification below (the governing body for NOCSAE testing). Does your ball provider have this? Don't be fooled by claims that there is any difference in NOCSAE/NFHS approved balls, as for bounce, density or weight. SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) has seen to that. They have tightened their most recent specifications up to the point that there is no perceivable variation between balls. Our balls are RUBBER not SYNTHETIC RUBBER. Rubber Crankshooter­ balls will come out of the box with a great "grip" for accurate passing, shooting and pro-level ball handling. Synthetic "long life" rubber balls come out of the box lacking grip, go ahead and test this out for yourself. If you're a coach, you already know this. TX1 ball delivers incredible multi-directional grip for pro-level ball control and a design that gives this ball a 100% longer ball life on the field. What’s unique, is the texture design. Crankshooter has brought this design from bulldozers to the lacrosse field, utilizing the design for toughness and traction. The New TX1 Extreme Grip Elite Lacrosse ball was designed for next-level ball control. Fully certified by NOCSAE, SEI, NFHS, and NCAA for gameplay, the new TX1 ball delivers incredible multi-directional grip for pro-level ball control and a design that gives this ball a 100% longer ball life on the field. What’s unique, is the texture design. TX1 ball design was influenced and engineered after the “Steel Plate Traction” design found on all construction equipment. This proven metal plate diamond design has proven itself to provide maximum traction/grip from all angles and is superior to all other designs. Crankshooter has brought this design from bulldozers to the lacrosse field, utilizing the design for toughness and traction. The #1 ball used by NCAA lacrosse programs, Premier high school programs, and lacrosse families across the country. Crankshooter balls are freshly molded according to the newest design and materials testing set forth in the most recent testing doctrine by NOCSAE and SEI. These balls meet the NCAA and NFHS standards as well for high school official gameplay. All packing comes with a born-on date ensuring you are NOT getting 3-year-old stale balls. Formulated with premium rubber and our new Extreme Grip design.