Is weighted softball profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $206K/yr across 11 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +23.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).

How competitive is the weighted softball niche?

8 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 81% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in weighted softball?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Weight Heavy, Quality-Overall, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.0%.

When does demand for weighted softball peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the weighted softball niche?

Listings span $17.29–$39.47; the average listing price is $29.49 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,073 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

weighted softball

Skip it

A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 81% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$29.49

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$17.29–$39.47

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Returns

Great1.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Review moat

Good1,073.36

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good4.9%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Growth

Good+23.8%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Market size

Okay$206K

$206K/yr · 142K searches

Brand share

Bad93%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Quality gap

Bad4.7★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Bad81%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, weighted softball is a $206K/yr Amazon United States market (142K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 93% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

weighted softball market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $177K–$236K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.9%
Avg BSR: #153
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 6.3%
Avg brand age: 59 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 81% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

8 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

93%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

81%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

CHAMPRO43%
GoSports34%
Thorza5%
Tarutaru5%
SHOP PLAY 95%
Generic4%
Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 4%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +23.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

Open Trend

Top weighted softball search terms

weighted softballs40K/yr +45.6%3.8% conv.
weighted softball37K/yr +13.7%2.7% conv.
weighted softballs for pitching24K/yr +9.7%3.1% conv.
weighted balls for softball15K/yr +12.2%3.4% conv.
weighted softballs for throwing9K/yr +20.5%3.5% conv.
softball weighted balls6K/yr +9.2%3.3% conv.
heavy softball training balls5K/yr +55.5%5.3% conv.
paisley pitching balls softball3K/yr -26.1%1.0% conv.

All search terms

Top weighted softball products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Champro Training Softball Package (Black 12-Inch/12-Ounce)

CHAMPRO$17.294.8★409 rev

GoSports 3.82 inch Weighted Training Softballs 6 Pack - Hitting & Pitching Training for All Skill Levels - Improve Power and Mechanics

GoSports$26.704.7★1,098 rev

GoSports 2.8 inch Weighted Training Baseballs - Hitting & Pitching Training for All Skill Levels - Improve Power and Mechanics

GoSports$19.584.8★9,450 rev

Champro Weighted Training Softballs - Leather Cover Black 12 oz.

CHAMPRO$20.644.8★318 rev

Thorza 12 Weighted Training Softballs - Training Balls to Increase Pitch Velocity & Arm Strength - Durable Softball Practice Equipment for Pitchers of All Skill Levels (Set of 4 (6 8 10 & 12 oz))

Thorza$38.704.7★62 rev

Newest

by launch date

3.2IN Weighted Baseball & Softball Training Balls Set for Batting Hitting & Pitching Practice | Durable PVC Shell | 16oz to 20oz | 3pcs

Generic$27.288 rev

3mo ago

Tarutaru Weighted Balls for Baseball & Softball [9 Pack 16 oz] Practice Heavy Ball for Hitting Batting & Pitching Training Improve Power and Mechanics 2.85inch Orange

Tarutaru$34.8632 rev

6mo ago

GoSports 2.8 inch Weighted Training Baseballs - Hitting & Pitching Training for All Skill Levels - Improve Power and Mechanics

GoSports$19.589,450 rev

1y ago

Anywhere Sports Weighted 16 oz Training Softballs - Hitting & Pitching for All Skill Levels - Improve Power and Mechanics with Weighted Softball Training Balls 3.8 Diameter Set of Six Balls

Anywhere Sports$30.2574 rev

1y ago

Thorza 12 Weighted Training Softballs - Training Balls to Increase Pitch Velocity & Arm Strength - Durable Softball Practice Equipment for Pitchers of All Skill Levels (Set of 4 (6 8 10 & 12 oz))

Thorza$38.7062 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about weighted softball

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Quality-Overall24%

“Good quality has held up well for over 1 year”

Exercise/Sports Suitability16%

“They work so well for softball batting practice”

Durability10%

“Durable”

Value For Money10%

“Good price good balls”

Suitability Beginner6%

“Good for batting practice”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“Works as advertised”

Soft Feel3%

“They are pretty soft”

Fun/Entertainment Experience3%

“Indoor practice with noodle is another fun too”

Efficiency3%

“Worked great”

Weight Light3%

“The ball very nice not as heavy as I thought”

What buyers complain about

Weight Heavy33%

“Too heavy for 10 & under kids”

Quality-Overall14%

“Cheaper often means lower quality”

Leak-Proof8%

“I do suspect leakage over time with the fill hole design”

Size-Overall4%

“A little bigger than a baseball”

Hard Feel4%

“Theyre a little bit squishy”

Top return reasons

Weight Heavy40%

Size-Overall29%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Value For Money6%

Weight Light4%

Functionality-Overall2%

Quality-Overall1%

Material Quality1%

Soft Feel1%

Exercise/Sports Suitability1%

Common questions

Is weighted softball profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $206K/yr across 11 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +23.8%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).
How competitive is the weighted softball niche?: 8 brands and 15 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 81% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in weighted softball?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Weight Heavy, Quality-Overall, Leak-Proof. The return rate is 1.0%.
When does demand for weighted softball peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the weighted softball niche?: Listings span $17.29–$39.47; the average listing price is $29.49 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,073 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.