Amateur vs Pro Footballs: How an NFL QB Preps/Muds a Football

[@GridironFBprep]

Great working with you on this! A few tips to keep in mind: -We don't recommend wetting the brush at any step, unfortunately this will remove all the hard work you did of adding the products to the ball and will dry out the leather. -When adding the balm, make sure to put a good, even layer and brush it in before using the heat gun. As you apply the heat you should be able to see the leather change color as the balm is absorbed. If you do not see this you should add more balm, brush it in and then apply heat. -Throughout the season continue to brush your football regularly. You can also apply a light layer of tack conditioner once a month or so to keep the leather hydrated.

[@DanLeeAdventures]

This whole process is only intended for a ball that will have a short lifespan like a few plays maybe a game. If you want your ball to last for decades it's best to skip the mudding process because when you start brushing dirt into the pores of the leather you are being counterproductive because the granules of dirt will soak up the conditioner just like sand on motor oil and as soon as those granules of dirt dry out they are looking to soak up more moisture that's why a mudded ball needs constant maintenance with conditioning and the clogged pores don't allow the leather to breathe which is an important factor for longevity of leather. As a consumer I started experimenting with prepping back in the late 80s over a decade before the NFL made prepping the ball a thing. The brushing the shaving cream the mud which is just brown clay the tack bar which is just the beeswax all that good stuff I've experimented with many of products ruined a few balls along the way and one of those ways is by mudding and or over brushing so like I said this method may be good if your 18 and not looking to get much use out of a ball but if you are an everyday consumer it's not the way to go if you want your ball to last

[@DanLeeAdventures]

Reading this it just sounds like a lot of work after you've put in a lot of work I can put in a little work like 30-40 min worth and use that ball for years even decades with zero maintenance

[@mark-tx9ww]

what should i do if i don't own a heat gun?

[@mark-tx9ww]

@@DanLeeAdventures lil bro the NFL preps every ball like this

[@DanLeeAdventures]

​@@mark-tx9wwit's something that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady started when they entered the league before that teams used brand new or gently used balls. I started experimenting with prepping leather footballs back in the late '80s before it was even a known thing mainly because me and my friends were looking for more grip when playing during winter.

[@saintbrando]

I have a GST & The Duke. I used Simonize leather conditioner and beeswax for the GST and the ball looks fantastic. For the Duke, I used all the steps-Shaving cream, ArmorAll leather conditioner and mud from a bag of black earth, then used the Wilson wax. The Duke looks game ready. The Wilson wax is better then the beeswax because it smells like an alkaline(oil paint) so that explains why it also waxes and keeps the leather good. That being said, I used regular black earth and water. Rubbed it in and waited 24hrs, brushed it off and it was incredible how dark brown the Duke looked. Happy with both remedies but the latter being the best way. Nice video! 👍🏻

[@sammysamandjjcclan]

Thanks ive been needing this

[@Yundtski96]

Suggestion for what nfl players wear: Myles Garrett

[@boomyplayer5959]

can you do what Jamal Adams wears on the field, also does anyone know anything similar or what arm bands he wears around his arms, im tryna get that look for next year and I have no idea what arm bands he wears or how many inches

[@bocamoca1]

Can you do what Devonta Smith wears on the field? He's been doing pretty good recently.❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@its_Andreew]

great vid love your channel 🔥🔥

[@corysilseth9123]

What is the best way to soften the seams and point of the ball? This process works great for the panels but there must be something else that softens the seams. Ideas?

[@bambanboom3111]

can you do what leighton vander esch wears

[@SinsthadonSins]

Can you do what Trent Williams wear

[@KayleeHernandez-f7g]

Don’t wet your ball and only use football conditioner

[@Lucas_Tulic]

I always liked american football. Unfortunately, those balls are expensive here in Argentina (like 150 dollars) and they're all poor quality chinese knock-offs anyways. One of my friends has a vintage Duke, genuine leather, Made in the USA, but it's almost a display piece. I wish I had friends or family in the USA so they could send me a couple of used balls.😔

[@Simplyykev]

I want a leather ball there so expensive tho

[@DanLeeAdventures]

Exactly they are expensive so when you get your hands on one don't age it by 20 years by by doing the prepping process because it will not last very long

[@Cool_dawg2]

Cool

[@KennethWager]

I think they're cheating.You should have one prepper for both sides

[@KayleeHernandez-f7g]

How to mess ruin your football smh

[@DanLeeAdventures]

I wouldn't say that it's ruining the ball but it is certainly aging it. What I do is spray shaving cream on the ball and wipe it off with a damp rag and while the ball is still damp take palmer's cocoa butter hand lotion and rub it into the ball it softens the leather better than any leather conditioner I've ever purchased and it gives the ball a nice brown color.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

....There's a reason every NFL and D1 NCAA team "ruins" their footballs. ...which isn't really ruining their footballs.

[@SinsthadonSins]

Can you do what Trent Williams wear