THE INSIDE STORY: HIDEit Ball Mount

Got game balls but not sure where to put them? Chances are, they’re stashed in a drawer, your closet, the garage or forgotten on a shelf. If they hold special memories, why not display them proudly?

That’s why we created our HIDEit Ball Mounts—to showcase your favorite balls, whether it’s your kid’s game ball, a team-signed ball, or a game-day souvenir. DISPLAYit the right way with HIDEit!

WHY DID WE MAKEit?

Simple. To expand our HIDEit Baseball/Sports Collection! But also, to give your balls the best storage solution it deserves, all while stylishly showing off your love of the game.

"Having so many baseball products, I think that was kind of a natural, obvious thing we needed to do. I know for myself, when I looked at the products that existed in the market, I pretty much hated them as a personal user," said HIDEit Mounts Co-Founder and CEO, Rey Shirley.

HIDEit Small Ball Mount

This mount was made with displaying baseballs in mind. We all know you have balls floating around the house, stored in a drawer or maybe even under the bed. Whether it's from a memorable game day, or your kid's first home run in his youth baseball team.

"Not everybody's balls are as sentimental as a Babe Ruth signed ball that you'd keep them in a little plastic case. For others, you'd want to be able to display them on the wall to be able to talk about it, and get them out of the door for a quick game. That's what's important to me," said HIDEit Mounts Co-Founder and COO, Chuck Shirley.

HOW DID WE MAKEit?

The HIDEit Small Ball Wall Mount (HIDEit Ball-S) was not an easy project. Creating, planning and designing this mount took quite some time before ending up with the final product.

"When you look at it, you might think it was easy to make, but it wasn't. Our goal is always to design something that's discreet yet functional, and that balance was key in creating this ball mount," said Rey.

We focused on making the mount functional and discreet, ensuring it securely holds the ball while keeping the mount hidden. To achieve this, we shrank the backplate.

At HIDEit, our design process prioritizes protection and functionality. We focus on details that keep your items safe, like chamfering the base of this mount to hold the ball securely without causing scratches or damage. This precision is what sets HIDEit products apart from the rest.

"At first, we designed a cradle to hold the ball, but it didn’t work—it was like balancing a ball in a spoon, and it moved around too much. So, we cut a hole for the ball to sit in, but the edge was sharp and could damage the leather. We ended up adding a chamfer to protect it," added Chuck.

We added two screw holes to the backplate to keep the mount level.

"With just one screw, it could swing and wouldn't be sturdy," said Kelly Isensee, HIDEit Mount Product and Marketing Manager.

How to Install: HIDEit Ball-S Mount

WHAT MAKESit UNIQUE?

What sets this mount apart is its 16-gauge steel construction, making it smaller, sturdier, and more durable than fragile plastic or acrylic mounts that can crack or break when over-tightened. We designed it for long-lasting strength, ensuring it stays secure on the wall.

"Yes, you can bend it with fair force, but for basic use, it's not going to lose its shape," said Rey.

Personalization is also easy with this mount. This part gets us most excited! Seeing how you use the mounts, and how you customize your setup is what makes this mount unique. One of the things about HIDEit is that it has a versatile design that works with a variety of things.

"It always excites me to see what our customers come up with. Whether that's a setup or a different use of our mounts. That's the beauty of HIDEit," added Kelly.