Application Spotlight: Small to Medium Sports Balls with High Throw Technology 

Often the larger and taller items are highlighted as the size constraints can be such a tough hurdle to jump, like coolers and basketballs. However, one of the most common applications that we see for the X5-T High Throw are small to medium size sporting balls.  

With high throw technology, even with smaller scale products to print on, one can achieve visibly larger prints on curved surfaces, achieving up to a 25% wrap around the diameter. Without high-throw technology, the same size of print is nearly impossible, or would severely compromise quality, particularly around the edges of the artwork.  

Small Sporting Balls 

Golf Balls

Hitting the green has never been more fun with digitally decorated golf balls. High throw printing allows for bold, clean logos that stand out on an otherwise limited surface area. 

Baseballs

From collegiate club teams to minor and major league organizations, a larger logo can make a big impact on practice balls. Digitally printed baseballs also make excellent souvenirs for fans of all ages in the pro shop. 

Stress Balls

A timeless promotional product, stress balls come in many shapes and styles, but the classic round ball remains the most popular. Found on desks in offices around the world, stress balls are a fun, functional promo item that benefits greatly from larger, high-quality decoration. 

Medium Sporting Balls 

Dodge Balls

Beloved cartoons, mascots, and bold graphics make a great addition to dodge balls. Trampoline parks with dodge ball arenas can especially benefit from branded dodge balls, creating a fun and immersive experience for guests. With high throw technology, larger logos and designs remain clear and vibrant, even on these highly curved surfaces. 

Mini Volleyballs

Mini volleyballs are a popular choice for promotional giveaways, events, and brand activations. Their size makes them easy to distribute while still offering ample space for eye catching decoration. High throw printing allows logos and artwork to wrap further around the ball, maximizing visibility from every angle. 

Foam Footballs

Foam footballs are a staple promotional item at sporting events, schools, and corporate outings. Lightweight and safe for all ages, they are perfect for casual play while showcasing bold branding. High throw technology helps achieve larger, more impactful prints without sacrificing detail or edge quality. 

Learn more about Inkcups High Throw Printing

How are decorators meeting customer demand while decorating a wide range of small to medium-sized sporting balls? Since the launch of the X5-T High Throw UV digital printer, machines have been steadily shipping, including the machine right from the PRINTING United 2025 show floor that went directly to our longtime customer, The Fanatic Group. 

Featuring everything you already know and love about the X5-T, including the large 42” x 24” vacuum bed and the 19.7” drop table, the X5-T High Throw takes performance to the next level. High-drop technology expands its capabilities, allowing decorators to take on more applications than ever before. 

This UV flatbed printer can flawlessly decorate stepped, uneven, curved, or otherwise challenging surfaces thanks to its unmatched ability to jet ink at a greater distance. It can achieve coverage of up to 25 percent of a curved surface in a single round of printing. 

Ideal for handled drinkware, reusable lids, hard coolers with protruding features such as buckles, molded designs, or spigots, as well as promotional products and more, the X5-T High Throw is built to decorate items that have traditionally been difficult or impossible with standard digital printing methods. 

Additional Resources:

Why Inkcups Customers are adding a X5-T High Throw Next to their X5-T

Adam Cohen Talks about the New X5-T High Throw Technology