The NCAA and the NAIA will officially adopt and begin using Rawlings flat-seam baseballs February 2015 after Rawlings' research highlighted an average 26-foot increase in flat-seam baseball distances compared to raised-seam baseballs. The NCAA's own independent testing verified Rawlings' original conclusions. Also, this ball comes standard with Rawlings' exclusive Extra Inning Technology (EIT). EIT baseballs are used at the highest level of collegiate play and will last 15% longer with the same great consistency and moisture protection.