Test Grade 2 Layers White Ball

The Test Grade 2 Layer White Ball is the mid-range option in Crystal Sports' white leather ball lineup — a step above the League Special with a dual-layer winding construction that improves shape retention, hardness and durability across an innings. It is suited to club matches, higher-grade league fixtures and any game where the ball is expected to perform consistently for a full 20 or 40 overs.

The two-layer construction means the core is wound in two distinct layers before the leather is applied, creating a denser, more symmetrical ball that holds its hardness for longer than a single-layer construction. This directly benefits both bowlers — who get more consistent seam and swing behaviour — and batsmen, who face a more predictable surface. The raised seam is stitched for proper swing movement in white-ball conditions.

White leather is the standard for all T20 and limited-overs formats. The 2 Layer sits between the League Special (entry level) and the Test Grade 5 Layer (premium) — a practical choice for sides who play regular competitive cricket and need a ball that performs well without the cost of a five-layer match ball.