Premium Factory-Direct Manufacturing & GAA-Standard Performance
Take your hurling match play and intense training drills to an elite level with the leather hurling ball (Sliotar) by Soldato Sports. Manufactured directly in our own sports production facility under rigorous quality control standards, this match-ready hurling ball is engineered to give athletes exceptional speed, reliable handling, and long-lasting performance. Whether you are practicing your sideline cuts or blocking high-velocity shots, this traditional leather sliotar provides the ultimate durability and premium structural integrity that competitive club players expect on the field.
Every single sliotar undergoes a precise inspection process in our manufacturing plant, ensuring strict weight balance and seam calibration. The outer surface is constructed from carefully selected cowhide leather, designed specifically to stand up to heavy stick impacts and remain fully operational across dozens of demanding match play sessions.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Premium Quality Tanned Leather | Hand-selected, chrome-tanned real leather casing consisting of two precisely cut panels stitched together smoothly for maximum impact resistance. |
| Pronounced Seam Ribs | Features highly pronounced, heavy-duty raised rim (rib) edges to give players a superior finger grip and extreme control when catching or catching on the hurley. |
| Reinforced Hand-Stitching | Stitched with multi-ply premium heavy-waxed thread using a traditional pattern to prevent seam splitting during intense stick clashes. |
| High-Retention Core | Inside authentic packed cork core provides optimized rebound and high-speed energy transfer upon stick impact. |
| Weatherproof Gloss Coat | Coated with a moisture-resistant protective skin layer that stops the leather from taking on excess water from dew or rainy outfields. |
Why Choose the Soldato Sports Manufactured Sliotar?
In high-speed field games, a reliable ball dictates accuracy and control. The Soldato Sports premium leather hurling ball is crafted using specialized in-house molding methods that ensure the core is perfectly uniform.
This makes it the most reliable leather hurling ball available for senior championships.Unlike low-quality novelty balls that rapidly go out-of-shape or soften up after a few strikes, our factory-direct sports sliotars maintain a true flight path in the air and bounce predictability off damp pitches, even during long-format club tournament innings.
Our dedicated manufacturing workforce implements traditional manual stitching alongside automated skin wrapping. This hybrid production format results in highly uniform seam widths and heights that help players execute clean catching, quick hand-passes, and lethal puck-outs without slipping out of hand under pressure conditions.
Advanced Aero-Dynamic Rib Profile
At the center of every ball we construct is a tightly compressed Portuguese cork center. This dense base is paired with a heavy-duty stitched rib profile measuring regulation height and width. This allows quick field players to get excellent leverage with their thumb and fingers, generating crisp spin, sharper aerodynamic movement, and reliable ground picking speed after speed.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand & Manufacturer | Soldato Sports (In-House Production) |
| Product Classification | Match-Grade Hurling Sliotar Ball (Size 5) |
| Casing Material | Genuine Two-Piece Premium Leather Cover (Thickness: 1.8mm – 2.7mm) |
| Core Composition | Compressed True Portuguese Cork Center Nucleus |
| Official Dimensions | Diameter: 69mm – 72mm (Excluding Rib Height) |
| Regulation Weight | Match Weight Standard (Approx. 110g – 116g) |
| Color Configurations | Classic Stark White with Heavy Black Hand-Stitching Lines |
Care and Maintenance Tips for Leather Sliotars
To secure a maximum operational lifespan and protect the tactile feel of your leather hurling ball, always store the equipment within a dry, temperate space inside your team kit. After training or playing games across muddy or wet outfields, gently wipe down the leather shell with a dry, clean micro-fiber cloth to remove excess dirt and grass moisture prior to standard storage.
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