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Platypus Speed Sensor

This is our most exciting product. Released for the 2003/04 season it has sold widely throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Not to be used in actual playing conditions (in other words, for bowling only) this ball can accurately measure the speed by which you can bowl a cricketball. It is a PVC ball and fluorescent orange in colour.
In fact we have even given this ball its own website. So for further information on the specifics of how the ball works visit www.speedsensor.com.au. 

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MATCH CONDITION BALLS

Platypus Googly Longlife

The Platypus Googly Longlife is a high quality two piece cricketball. Only the best alumin tanned cowhide is used. The centre of the Platypus Googly Longlife is made of a wool/polyester blend bound under tension around a cork and rubber composition core.
All Platypus Cricketballs are HAND STITCHED with approximately 55 stitches of bonded polyester thread. The ball is then finished with coats of scuff resistant nitrocellulose lacquer.
NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE FOR NIGHT MATCHES.

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Platypus Match/Special Turf

The Platypus Match and Platypus Special Turf range are high quality four piece cricketballs. Only the best alumin tanned cowhide is cut into quarter seams to comprise the covers.
The centre of the Special Turf is made with three layers of Portuguese cork separated by layers of a wool/polyester blend wound under tension around a cork and rubber composition core.
The Platypus Match is used exclusively by the VTCA, the largest all-turf suburban competition in Australia.

The Special Turf is approved by the V.C.A., N.S.W.C.A., S.A.C.A., W.A.C.A. and the Q.C.A.

A picture of the inside of a Platypus Match cricket ball.

A picture of the inside of a Platypus Special Turf cricket ball.

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LOWER GRADE BALLS

2 Piece Club Special

2 Piece ball, made espcially for Lower grade cricket and Junior Cricket. Available in both 156gm and 142gm. These are available in Red and Red/Yellow for training purposes.

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PVC & POLYURETHANE BALLS

Platypus Softy

A PVC covered ball with 2 rows each side of imitation stitching and closed by a final row of traditional handstitching. Inside is a soft poly core. Packaged in a Black poly bag. (A dozen to a bag) Available in Red, Red/White and Orange in both Junior & Senior sizes.

A picture of the inside of a Platypus Softy cricket ball.

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Platypus Seamer

A PVC covered ball with 2 rows each side of imitation stitching and closed with a final row of handstitching with a Traditional wound Cork/Rubber Core, Packaged in a Black poly bag. Available in Red, Red/White and Orange in the Senior size of 156gm.
Practice with a ball that allows you to maintain your grip throughout pre-season training. You will not find a more affordable training ball.

A picture of the inside of a Platypus Seamer cricket ball.

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Platypus Plyaball

Platypus Plyaballs, manufactured to our specifications. A solid polyurethane ball with cricketball characteristics. Available in both Yellow and Red, at a weight of 135gm.

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Platypus Plyaball 110gm

Platypus Plyaball 110gm, manufactured to our specifications. A solid polyurethane ball with cricketball characteristics. Available in Red. Best suited for Junior cricket and modified rules matches.

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Platypus Bowling Machine Ball (BMB)

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Platypus Low Impact

A firmer PVC covered ball, with softerball qualities, with two rows Linen thread and a final row of  traditional handstitching ensuring the highest quality possible. PU Core. They come in a wide variety of colours (red, white, red/white, yellow & orange) and are available in two sizes - 68mm (junior) and 71mm (senior).

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PRACTICE BALLS

Platypus Gem

Platypus Gem is a 2 piece ball, made especially for senior practice and lower level club games. Made from the lowest grade leather. Packaged in a Black Poly bag. (see Dozen Ball Carry Bag) Available in both 156gm & 142gm. Also in Yellow leather.

A picture of the inside of a Platypus Gem (white) cricket ball.

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Platypus Diamond

4 piece ball, made especially for lower grade cricket where cost saving is important. A ball suited for senior cricket training, with the same finish as all Platypus 4 piece balls.

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NON-BALL ITEMS

Platypus Dozen Ball Carry Bag

This bag makes taking balls to training & matches a breeze! No more worrying about them rolling around in the car or having to deal with the fragility of cardboard boxes. This bag holds a dozen balls with ease and will be available through sports stores with the purchase of a dozen Gem, Diamond, Softy, Seamer or Plyaballs or they can be purchased as an item on their own.

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Platypus Personal Cricket Bag

This bag measures 880mm x 400mm x 500mm in size and is ideal for carrying all your cricket equipment to training and matches. It is black and green in colour and is very reasonably priced compared to bags of a similar size.

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Platypus Umpire's Ball Gauge

Just the thing for the officials of our great game! These brass rings will give you an accurate assessment as to the shape and size of a ball so that you can tell if its up to match condition.

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Platypus Sporting Goods is a wholesale manufacturer and as such cannot directly sell their products to the general public in Australia and New Zealand. For information of where to purchase Platypus Cricketballs go to our Where to Purchase page.

Send mail to platypus@lexicon.net with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: February 25, 2008.

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