The Craft
The Process
The Integrity
of the Build.
The Process
Hayworth Athletic remains committed to the craft of the hand-made. We maintain this tradition not for the sake of nostalgia, but because it results in a tool of unmatched purity. Our process relies on a generational mastery that modern automation cannot replicate, and it shows in every seam.
In July 2026 a crew from Cultura de la Cancha, a Telemundo documentary series, brought its cameras into the Monguí workshop of Good Stitch SAS. Guillermo Blanco showed them the build. Jhon Fred went on hand-stitching while they filmed, the way every Hayworth ball is made. The workshop segment begins seventeen minutes in.
The process begins with precision. We utilize CNC molds to cut the iconic hexagon and pentagon panels, ensuring exact geometry. Each panel is then hand-coated with a thermo-activated seam sealant for water resistance and finished with a custom scuff-proof paint. This is the technical foundation required to ensure a durable, flawless surface that handles the friction of the daily ritual.
The soul of the build is the stitch. For thirty-two panels, our artisans utilize high-strength waxed thread to sew by hand, a process that requires up to three hours per ball. This hand-stitching creates deep, reinforced seams and a structural tension that defines the ball's durability. It is a level of mastery that no machine can approximate.
Our commitment ends with a measurement of honesty. Every ball is inspected across three axes to ensure sphericity. We scrutinize every stitch and surface against our exacting standards; if a ball does not meet the Hayworth mark of quality, it does not leave the workshop.