You would think that such an expensive basketball must be a terrible value, but it's quite the opposite. This is such a long-lasting basketball that it has easily been the best value basketball purchase I've made.
I originally bought it in 2017. It does not feel great out of the box -- it's slippery, hard, and dribbles a bit like wood. Nobody wanted to play our pick up games with it because they are so used to those soft, grippy, nice feeling basketballs.
It took MONTHS to break it in. That's both a pro and a con. That's a lot of dedication you need to break in a basketball, but it rewards you in two important ways: the fact that it takes so long to break in is just a sign of how long this basketball is going to last you, and it was so slippery in that break in period that my handles actually improved.
After it's broken in, the basketball feels great. You can continue using it indoors and it just feels better and better. It's noticeably softer to play with now, and you actually get a lot more grip. Unfortunately I'll have to buy a new one and start over because my niece and nephew started taking this to play outdoors. Fun times.
| Brand | Spalding |
|---|---|
| Material | Leather |
| Color | Orange |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 11.6 ounces |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Item Diameter | 29.5 Inches |
| Team Name | NBA |
| League | NBA |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.5 x 10 x 9.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.84 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.6 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches |
| Brand Name | Spalding |
| Warranty Description | 1-year Limited Warranty |
| Model Name | NBA Official Game Ball |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Spalding |
| Part Number | 74876CA |
| Size | Official NBA size and weight: Size 7, 29.5" |
