For the dad who loves tossing a ball around the yard or watching his favorite team celebrate a victory, what could be better than a high-quality, heirloom sports ball that is beautiful enough to display, but also tough enough to withstand the rigors of outdoor play?

Leather Head Sports of Glen Rock, NJ, offers handcrafted leather balls unlike those found at sporting goods stores. Their footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, rugby balls, and medicine balls are made to order for that special guy. All balls can be monogrammed, laser engraved or branded with a custom branding iron, adding that special touch. Additional personalized options include thread choices and leathers ranging from cowhide and bison to the more exotic, such as python and shark, as well as colors.

Leather Head Sports Kicks Off Football Season, Introduces Handcrafted Nostalgic Leather Football, the “Old Fashioned”

To kick off football season, Leather Head Sports, leading maker of handcrafted leather sports balls, has introduced the “Old Fashioned” Leather Football named after the pleasures of an earlier era and legendary cocktail.
With a supple look and feel, the American-made leather football has a distinct heirloom quality and remarkable grip-ability, perfect for playing the beloved sport with friends and family. Made from teak leather with tan rawhide lacing, the Old Fashioned Leather Football is a rich caramel color, available in a pro or youth size. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, it can be customized with a monogram or logo. Made exclusively in Leather Head Sports’ New Jersey workshop.

“For football fans, our Old Fashioned Leather Football, with its heirloom look and feel, embodies everything people love about this great American pastime,” said Paul Cunningham, founder/owner, Leather Head Sports. “It truly encapsulates the authentic quality and heritage of the great game of football.”

Manufacturers’ suggested retail price $140 (youth) and $160 (pro). The item is available exclusively on www.leatherheadsports.com.