🏈 Reasons to Game Prep New Footballs

1. Improved Grip

   • Prepping removes the slick factory coating, making the ball easier to grip in all weather conditions—crucial for QBs, receivers, and even returners.

2. Better Ball Control

   • A broken-in ball responds better to throws, kicks, and catches. This leads to more consistent spirals, better hand feel, and tighter control.

3. Enhanced QB Performance

   • Quarterbacks can throw with more confidence and accuracy when the ball feels “right” in their hands—grip, texture, and weight are all optimized.

4. Consistency Across Balls

   • Prepping ensures all game balls feel and perform the same, so no player is thrown off by a ball that feels too slick or stiff.

5. Reduced Risk of Turnovers

   • A slick, unprepped ball can slip from hands or wobble on throws, increasing the chances of fumbles and interceptions.

6. Special Teams Advantage

   • Kickers and punters benefit from prepped balls too—they get better contact, more control over spin, and potentially more distance.

7. Weather Resistance

   • A properly prepped football holds up better in wet, cold, or humid conditions—vital for late-season games.

8. Psychological Edge

   • Players feel more confident using equipment they’ve worked with and trust, giving a subtle but important mental boost.

9. Meet League Standards

   • Many leagues (like the NFL) allow for pre-game prep as long as the balls remain within certain specs. Not prepping could be a missed opportunity.

10. Team Identity

• Custom prepping methods can become part of a team’s ritual or identity—just like how some programs have famous locker room routines.

Why have somebody do this for you?   It's a process that takes time, multiple hours to do it right.  Especially for a large quantity of footballs.  As a football coach for 25+ years myself, I know you proably have more things to worry about than getting your footballs ready for the season.  Let someone else handle that for you!!