The best Sports Fan Basketballs: Reddit reviews

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VELG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EIk7AbSSZVGE5

I bought this off amazon and it’s worked well for me. Good grip and bounce. Haven’t used it daily or continuously for very long periods of time so can’t say much on durability 🤷‍♂️

i bought this one on sale around christmas for $10. It's nice with lots of grip. I've only used it outside once or twice briefly, honestly I don't want to fuck it up. i'd say just look for sales unless you're playing on nice concrete and like sweep it off regularly. outdoor balls on asphalt and rocks and metal backboards and shit are gonna get fucked anyways.

that one basically feels like an evo but with rubber instead of the sythetic leather. it has deeper grooves too. its quite nice i almost like it more than my black evo. come to think of it i should try it out inside.

it's got super good grip too for handles or palming if you can.

> Wilson NCAA

This ball right here or the offical one?

https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-NCAA-Replica-Game-Basketball/dp/B002XLWE3K?th=1&psc=1

Is it better than Nike true grip? I want something as close to the evolution as possible since that is the ball our tournaments uses. I understand that the evo is a no good ball for outdoors.

https://www.amazon.ca/Spalding-TF-Trainer-28-5-Weighted-Trainer/dp/B001XOSQBM/ref=pd_sbs_200_2/159-3400340-1315221?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KRZ7JRF4B2XFNTT57GR8 This is close to what you are looking for.

Which ones do you think? I normally play on actual courts, but I also want something that is ok to be played outdoors.

Thanks

What about the official ball?

http://www.amazon.com/Spalding-NBA-Official-Game-Basketball/dp/B00R1WDA0M/ref=dp_ob_title_sports

Is that even worth it?

Too much. That's a Stern ball which might be why the cost is a bit inflated (Silver is on the new ones). Usually an official NBA game-ball is ~$100.

Once broken in, an NBA game-ball is hands-down the best ball to hoop with, but, and this is an important point, it takes a lot of time to break in a game-ball (weeks of daily use) and it must be done in a pristine setting.

Pristine setting = squeaky clean indoor gym. No exceptions.

The slightest bit of dust/dirt/grime will ruin the leather, especially once it starts loosening up and getting worked in.

But boy oh boy, if you do it right (or are lucky enough to actually have used real game balls), there's no other basketball like it. Silky smooth but incredibly tacky (with a little bit of moisture). The sound it makes on a perfect swish is unmatched. Best of the best, obviously.

That being said, like many others have mentioned, there are better more realistic options out there.

This is an awesome ball.

great for indoor or outdoor. Holds air well and it has very good grip to help with shooting and dribbling.