This past Friday, we were told by an officiating crew that our balls were illegal. We used the recommended Wilson Ball Prep Kit on our Wilson footballs. The crew said that this was not legal. Wilson balls are good balls if you can use this kit to preserve and condition the leather. If not used, they become very slick and useless. Why is a manufacturer telling us to use a product to improve the condition of the leather and prolong the life of the ball, but officials are telling us we can't. Any help would be appreciated. The crew was very sure of themselves in their conviction of the rule. We have used this method for a while with our footballs and this is the first time it was an issue. The balls were still used as the official checked them in and did not say anything until afterwards. They were very reasonable guys and did an excellent job during the game.
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This past Friday, we were told by an officiating crew that our balls were illegal. We used the recommended Wilson Ball Prep Kit on our Wilson footballs. The crew said that this was not legal. Wilson balls are good balls if you can use this kit to preserve and condition the leather. If not used, they become very slick and useless. Why is a manufacturer telling us to use a product to improve the condition of the leather and prolong the life of the ball, but officials are telling us we can't. Any help would be appreciated. The crew was very sure of themselves in their conviction of the rule. We have used this method for a while with our footballs and this is the first time it was an issue. The balls were still used as the official checked them in and did not say anything until afterwards. They were very reasonable guys and did an excellent job during the game.
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