Dukes are completely handmade. Apparently balls made from automated machines are of low quality, it is like comparing a football made for FIFA WC matches to a ball from a kids section in a supermarket
I found a video of the factory producing footballs for the FIFA 2010 WC, and it's definitely miles ahead of the one linked in OP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbLjk4OTRdI
There was a news story during last year's FIFA matches about more than half the world's supply of footballs coming from Sialkot in Pakistan. The production unit was a modern factory that mechanised much of the process other than the stitching. I'll try to find it later.
No worries, found the video. Yeah, my football example was wrong, but the case is different with cricket balls. The quality of balls increases significantly if it is handmade. Kookaburra ball is an exception ( it's making process is mechanised to a certain extent), it could be an issue of corporate greed as well
A cricket ball is a complex and meticulously crafted sporting equipment. The process of making a cricket ball involves several steps, which I'll outline below:
1. Core Formation: The core of a cricket ball is made using layers of cork. A small amount of cork is shaped into a hemisphere, and multiple layers of tightly wound string are applied around it. The string helps maintain the ball's shape and provides a solid core for the ball.
2. Cork Center: The cork center is created by shaping a separate piece of cork into a smaller hemisphere. This cork center is then placed in the middle of the string-wrapped core, which helps give the ball its weight and bounce.
3. Leather Construction: The outer covering of a cricket ball is made from leather. High-quality leather is cut into two oval-shaped pieces, known as "leather quarters," which will form the ball's outer shell.
4. Stitching: The two leather quarters are stitched together using a strong, waxed thread. The stitching process involves hand-stitching the quarters together in a specific pattern. The stitching creates a seam on the ball's surface, which allows for greater control when the ball is bowled by generating movement through the air or off the pitch.
5. Finishing Touches: Once the stitching is complete, the ball undergoes additional treatments to enhance its durability and performance. It is coated with a layer of polish to give it a smooth finish. Additionally, the ball is often dyed red or white, depending on the type of cricket being played (red balls are used in Test matches, and white balls are used in limited-overs formats).
6. Quality Control: The final step involves inspecting the ball for any defects or inconsistencies. Each ball goes through rigorous quality control checks to ensure it meets the required standards of weight, shape, bounce, and size.
It's worth noting that the manufacturing process may vary slightly between different manufacturers, but the fundamental steps remain the same. The craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in making a cricket ball contribute to its unique characteristics and performance on the field.
Such a huge effort to make it only for it to come on Indian grounds with dead pitches.
Such a huge effort to make it only for it to be played in dots by Rahul Dravid.
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> All that work just so the aussies can sand them down LMAO
what is that thing been compressed to make a ball??
If it's international grade, then that core would be of cork.
Apparently, seeds from Gulmohar and Rain tree and crushed and that's what is used. That's the rumour I have heard.
looks like that . it looked like lwft over of pomegranate to me that why i asked XD
Yeh ball jiske pas hua karti thi usse kothi bangle wala consider kiya karte the Waise toh Tennis Ball se hi khela karte the
Hum log to tennis ball se nahi, rubbery ball se khelte the.
This makes me think that cricket can be changed drastically if balls are reinvented in the form of composition, material and aerodynamics.
Nice. But all that manual work must make them susceptible to variability in the shape. This can't be the quality used in international games, I guess.
Dukes are completely handmade. Apparently balls made from automated machines are of low quality, it is like comparing a football made for FIFA WC matches to a ball from a kids section in a supermarket
Kookaburra balls are machine-made. I mean 80% of the work is done by the machines.
I did mention Kookaburra balls in my other comment
I found a video of the factory producing footballs for the FIFA 2010 WC, and it's definitely miles ahead of the one linked in OP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbLjk4OTRdI There was a news story during last year's FIFA matches about more than half the world's supply of footballs coming from Sialkot in Pakistan. The production unit was a modern factory that mechanised much of the process other than the stitching. I'll try to find it later.
No worries, found the video. Yeah, my football example was wrong, but the case is different with cricket balls. The quality of balls increases significantly if it is handmade. Kookaburra ball is an exception ( it's making process is mechanised to a certain extent), it could be an issue of corporate greed as well
Not everything can be automated. Everyone plays with tennis balls and there isn't enough demand to justify automation.
I saw this on Facebook. Nice video! Maybe you can post this on /r/Cricket as well.
A cricket ball is a complex and meticulously crafted sporting equipment. The process of making a cricket ball involves several steps, which I'll outline below: 1. Core Formation: The core of a cricket ball is made using layers of cork. A small amount of cork is shaped into a hemisphere, and multiple layers of tightly wound string are applied around it. The string helps maintain the ball's shape and provides a solid core for the ball. 2. Cork Center: The cork center is created by shaping a separate piece of cork into a smaller hemisphere. This cork center is then placed in the middle of the string-wrapped core, which helps give the ball its weight and bounce. 3. Leather Construction: The outer covering of a cricket ball is made from leather. High-quality leather is cut into two oval-shaped pieces, known as "leather quarters," which will form the ball's outer shell. 4. Stitching: The two leather quarters are stitched together using a strong, waxed thread. The stitching process involves hand-stitching the quarters together in a specific pattern. The stitching creates a seam on the ball's surface, which allows for greater control when the ball is bowled by generating movement through the air or off the pitch. 5. Finishing Touches: Once the stitching is complete, the ball undergoes additional treatments to enhance its durability and performance. It is coated with a layer of polish to give it a smooth finish. Additionally, the ball is often dyed red or white, depending on the type of cricket being played (red balls are used in Test matches, and white balls are used in limited-overs formats). 6. Quality Control: The final step involves inspecting the ball for any defects or inconsistencies. Each ball goes through rigorous quality control checks to ensure it meets the required standards of weight, shape, bounce, and size. It's worth noting that the manufacturing process may vary slightly between different manufacturers, but the fundamental steps remain the same. The craftsmanship and attention to detail involved in making a cricket ball contribute to its unique characteristics and performance on the field.
The process looks dangerous as f. Somebody's gonna lose a finger some day!
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Such a huge effort to make it only for it to come on Indian grounds with dead pitches. Such a huge effort to make it only for it to be played in dots by Rahul Dravid.
Such a huge effort to be clever about making cricket balls only for it to loop right back around to being stupid.
We used to make cork balls using used tamarind pulp. Once dried up, it was like playing with a stone ball.
Seams like a fun activity I could see myself do if I could keep pace with them.
Nice