Christmas gifts for dad that you both get to use
A handmade leather ball for playing catch, no glove needed. Unwrap it, step outside, and you've got a game going.
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The best Christmas gifts for dad are the ones that turn into time together, and a Yardball turns into a game of catch before the coffee's cold. It's a handmade leather ball for playing catch bare-handed. It's bigger than a baseball and smaller than a softball, and it's soft enough that nobody needs a glove.
It works for the dad who has everything, the dad who says he doesn't want anything, and the dad who taught you to throw in the first place. Every one is cut and hand-stitched in Kansas City from full-grain leather, and they start at $40.
Christmas picks for every kind of dad
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 238 reviews
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For the dad who taught you to throw
Glove Tan Yardball
The color of a broken-in mitt. The easy pick when you're not sure which one.
4.7 (154)
$40 -
For the dad who has everything
Natural Yardball
Undyed leather, nothing extra. The one thing on the shelf that keeps getting picked up.
4.7 (61)
$40 -
For the dad who keeps it simple
Black Yardball
Black leather, sharp and plain. Nothing to plug in and nothing to set up.
5.0 (8)
$40 -
For the dad who's also your husband
Navy Yardball
Deep navy leather with a contrast stitch. Something to toss around the yard while the kids run circles.
$40 -
For the dad who's a grandpa now
Burgundy Yardball
Rich burgundy leather. Good on a bookshelf, better in the yard with the grandkids.
5.0 (7)
$40 -
For the dad with a nickname
Custom Yardball
Build it in the Yardlab. Pick the leather and the thread, then press a name, a date, or an inside joke into it.
4.9 (8)
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Why a game of catch is one of the best Christmas gifts for dad
Most Christmas gifts for dad get a nod and a "thanks, I'll use that." A ball gets tossed back to you before the wrapping paper hits the floor. That's the whole idea: the gift is small, and what comes with it is twenty minutes in the yard, talking or not talking, just throwing.
No glove to dig out of the garage, nothing to charge, nothing to assemble. Just a ball and somebody to throw it to.
For the dad who has everything
He has the tools, the grill, and three of every gadget. What he probably doesn't have is a leather ball made for playing catch bare-handed. The Natural is the purist's pick, and the Glove Tan is the one most people start with. Either way, it's a gift for someone who has everything that actually earns a spot on the desk.
From a son, a daughter, or the whole crew
The best part of this gift is that you're in it. Christmas gifts for dad from a son or daughter don't have to be big. They have to say "let's go outside." Hand it over, head to the yard, and let him show you he's still got it. Want it to be one of a kind? Build one in the Yardlab with a name pressed into the leather.
Christmas gifts for a husband who's also a dad
Shopping for your husband is its own puzzle. A Yardball is a gift for him that the whole family gets to use: it lives by the back door and comes out whenever the kids need to burn off some energy. The Navy and the Black are both easy calls.
For the dad who's a baseball fan
If he already has the jersey and the cap, give him something to play with. A Yardball isn't a baseball. It's a leather ball made for playing catch without a glove, so he can play catch with anybody, on any lawn. The baseball gift ideas hub has more picks for the fan in the family.
Limited releases in stock
Small runs that come and go. Whatever shows up here is in stock today, and it's a gift no other dad on the block will have.
Little extras to go with it
A ball on its own is plenty. If you want to round it out, add a wooden ring stand so it sits on the shelf between catches, a pack of Big League Chew, a bag of sunflower seeds, or a wool drink sweater for whatever's in his hand while you play.
More ways to look
New to all this? Start with what a Yardball is. Filling a stocking? See stocking stuffer ideas. Heading to a gift swap? Try white elephant gifts. Shopping for the office? See corporate gifts. Browse the best sellers, read the FAQ, or check returns and refunds.
Little extras to go with it
Common questions
What do you get a dad who has everything?
Something that comes with a reason to hang out. A Yardball is a handmade leather ball for playing catch bare-handed, so the gift is really the game of catch that comes after it. It's also one thing he almost certainly doesn't own yet.
What's a good Christmas gift for dad from a son or daughter?
One that gets you both outside. A Yardball needs two people and a little room, and no gloves. Add a name in the Yardlab to make it his, or read why 20 minutes of catch is worth it for a little extra nudge.
Is a Yardball a good Christmas gift for a husband?
Yes, especially if he's the dad of the house. It's a gift for him that the whole family gets to use, and it gives the kids a reason to drag him into the yard.
Can I personalize a Yardball for dad?
Yes. Build one in the Yardlab: pick the leather and the thread color, then add a name, initials, or a short line pressed into the leather. Ordering for a whole family or team? See custom and team gifts.
How much does a Yardball cost?
Yardballs start at $40. Not sure which one he'd pick? A Yardball gift card lets him choose.
Can you play catch with it indoors?
It's softer than a baseball and made for bare hands, so a gentle toss across the living room works fine. Save the long throws for the yard, and keep an eye on the tree.
Is a Yardball a baseball?
No. It's a leather ball made for playing catch bare-handed, bigger and softer than a baseball, and it isn't meant to be hit with a bat. The rest of the answers live on the FAQ.
Still deciding?
When in doubt, start with the Glove Tan. It's the one most dads reach for first.
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