What Is Football Mudding (and Why the Heck Are We Doing It)?

If you’ve never been around the behind-the-scenes of football, the idea of rubbing mud on a brand-new football sounds ridiculous.

But here’s the truth: leather footballs are slick fresh out of the box. Like…don’t-even-think-about-throwing-a-tight-spiral slick. That’s not what quarterbacks want. They want grip, tack. A broken-in feel. They want a ball that spins like it’s already been through battle.

That’s where mudding comes in.

It’s part of a conditioning process used to take that brand-new leather and turn it into something game-ready. Done right, it helps the ball feel lived-in, gives quarterbacks better control, and makes every throw feel like they’ve already hit their rhythm.

At That Will Spin Football Prep, we don’t just slap on some product and call it a day. We take our time. We use a tested multi-step method — inspired by what we learned in the pros — to prep each ball like it’s headed to the Super Bowl.

This Is Bigger Than Football

For us, this business isn’t just about turning a profit or breaking in leather. It’s about breaking through.

Every ball we touch is prepped with the same intensity we had chasing the league. Every order is a reminder that purpose is bigger than your position or title. We may not be suiting up anymore, but we are still in the game — still serving the sport, still spinning legacy into every detail.

So, whether you’re a quarterback looking for that perfect feel, a coach needing consistency for your team, or someone who just loves the craft behind the game, welcome to That Will Spin.

Because once you’ve felt the difference, you’ll never want to spin anything else.