Softball trading pins are extremely popular in 10u-12u-14u, not as much in 16u and above.

At the younger ages, the pin is one of they most important aspects about going to a national tournament and there is typically an event scheduled just for the girls to trade.  The girls/parents spend quite a bit of time trading and frankly, if your pin is cheap and cheesy, girls won’t want to trade with you so be prepared.  I’d advise investing at least $2.00 per pin if you can.  Anything less than that and girls may want you to trade 2 pins for their 1 pin.  I am serious, they really do that. 

So here’s a couple tips:

1) If you are on a budget, make sure you go for size before anything else or consider getting about 15 nice (impressive) pins and then get a cheaper version made as an alternate.  That way you only trade your expensive pins for other expensive pins, etc.

2) Blinky lights are popular.

3) Moving parts are very popular. 

4) If at all possible, plan ahead and get these done 6 weeks or more ahead of time.

5) If you have more than one age group in your club, try and get the same pin because most companies give volume discounts.

6) Triple check your final proof.

7) When picking a theme, think of what’s trendy.  For example, if I were designing a pin right now, I’d go for something like an iPhone or MySpace, etc.  Of course, you can always stick to the traditional softball related pins, those are also fantastic, but the unique ones tend to be popular albeit expensive.

8) Get a pin bag or something for the girls to keep their pins/on. (towel, sash) 

BTW-ASA is having a pin contest for 2008.  Click here for more information on that.


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