What Is the Difference Between a Blue Dot & Green Dot for Softballs?

In sporting goods stores, one of the common ways of distinguishing between softballs is by dot color. Different terms such as "gold dot," "green dot" and "blue dot" are used to define certain aspects of the ball, such as its size and compression.

  1. Similarities

    • "Blue dot" and "green dot" are terms used by the Worth company, a manufacturer of balls and bats. Both are used exclusively in slowpitch softball leagues.

    Blue Dot Features

    • A blue dot softball is 12 inches, 0.47 COR (coefficient of restitution, or how bouncy the ball is) and 525 compression (how hard the ball is and how far it will fly).

    Green Dot Features

    • A green dot softball is 11 inches, 0.44 COR, and 375 or 525 compression.

    Differences

    • The main difference in the green dot and blue dot balls is the size. A green dot ball is smaller and often softer than a blue dot ball.

    Uses

    • Green dot softballs are exclusively used in women's slowpitch softball leagues. Blue dot softballs are used in men's slowpitch softball leagues.

    Considerations

    • Different leagues have different restrictions on balls. Be sure to check your local league's rules before purchasing a softball.