Trading Pins: They're Not Just for Baseball Anymore

Custom trading pins are an integral part of Little League baseball and softball, and have been for many years. It's no wonder they're so popular. They're colorful, attractive, interesting and serve as the public "face" of a team. Players, coaches and even officials love to trade pins at games and tournaments.

Given their positive attributes, it's no surprise that trading pins are becoming popular in other youth sports programs as well. Youth basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey and even football teams have adopted custom trading pins as part of their sports.

The basics are the same, no matter the sport. Team mascots, bobble head players, and the team logo are pretty much a given. Where they differ is in the details. Baseball pins, for example, commonly feature baseballs, bats and a diamond in the background. Soccer pins are likely to feature a soccer ball, a field, a team logo or jersey. Football pins can feature goalposts and a football. It's all a matter of the specifics for each sport.

Just like with baseball and softball trading pins, options can add greatly to the trading value of the custom trading pins for any sport. Glitter is an inexpensive way to add sparkle and an elegant look to any pins. Danglers can carry the team name or logo, the year of the tournament or anything else you want. Sliders and spinners can add the excitement of motion to trading pins for soccer, hockey or just about any sport.

Blinkers take the excitement to the next level, adding LED lights to the eyes of mascots to create a memorable appearance. And bobble heads, usually showing a uniformed player, can add an eye-catching effect that's different from any other type of trading pin. Bobble heads are among the most sought-after trading pins of all.

As with baseball and softball trading pins, no matter what the sport, a bigger pin is better. You want the most real estate you can get for your team logo or design. Bigger pins will trade better for any sport.

Regardless of what sport your favorite young athlete plays, there's a custom trading pin available. Trading Pins Direct is your best source for athletic trading pins of all kinds. Why not email us at sales@tradingpinsdirect.com, or give us a call toll free at 1-866-860-8842 and let us show you how great your team's trading pins can be?