NBA Authentic Series Indoor/Outdoor Basketball

Very grippy out of the box and even after over a month of constant and competitive use it still remains easy to palm. Very good at keeping the air in, have yet to pump the ball since first pump (over a month). As for pumping, underinflate it a little bit so it’s more forgiving when it bounces on the rim. Printing on the ball is quite resilient but does wear off over time. Weight is quite light compared to some more competitive balls but negligible as you will get used to it when contantly used. Overall, highly recommend if you want a reliable outdoor basketball ranging from everyday to intense use - best value for money.

Lucked out and found a full size (7) for only $27 from Walmart! Couldn’t believe it. Haven’t got it yet but have used these before and are great, but imo, not worth full price. I only got it cause it was nearly half off. It better be in new condition. I have had them advertise new but cheaper price and got a well used ball that I had to return.Only happened once though with the AND1 Fantom. Got 2 for 5$ each! But we’re still in bad enough condition that I returned and didn’t even bother trying to reorder. Although AND1 seems to be a good and cheap, underrated ball imo.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Step Up from Cheap Basketballs

My house is full of basketball nuts and as such we have gone through numerous basketballs over the years. We haven't had any get punctured but we've had numerous ones that have gotten smooth to the point of being slippery and hard to grasp when they get wet. Normally we have gotten the cheap, toy store variety and those last about a year; this is the first good one we've gotten in quite a while. So far it has worked out well.We have the indoor/outdoor ball. It has a nice grip to it and so far we have had no issues with it slipping or getting away from any of us in play. Being relatively new it certainly should not have any such issues, but it's good out of the gate. It feels a bit more "grippy" than cheaper balls and this ball is easier to palm than other ... MoreMy house is full of basketball nuts and as such we have gone through numerous basketballs over the years. We haven't had any get punctured but we've had numerous ones that have gotten smooth to the point of being slippery and hard to grasp when they get wet. Normally we have gotten the cheap, toy store variety and those last about a year; this is the first good one we've gotten in quite a while. So far it has worked out well.We have the indoor/outdoor ball. It has a nice grip to it and so far we have had no issues with it slipping or getting away from any of us in play. Being relatively new it certainly should not have any such issues, but it's good out of the gate. It feels a bit more "grippy" than cheaper balls and this ball is easier to palm than other basketballs with a more rubbery exterior. It has good bounce and dribbles well.As a sanity check I made sure it's actually round. There's no fixing an oblong ball, and this one is just fine in that regard.So far this has been a good ball. Time will tell how well it holds up under heavy (daily) outdoor use, but it already seems to be better than most cheaper balls we've had.

5.0 out of 5 stars Full-size indoor/outdoor basketball, plays fine!

This Official size 7, 29.5” Basketball from Wilson was exactly as I expected based on the listing here. The feel of the basketball is the same quality as I expect from Wilson. The basketball arrives already inflated, and it's ready-to-go out of the packaging. The package that arrived is very simple, though, just a plain carboard box and within that carboard box is the basketball within a plastic bag. So, that may be something to keep in mind if you plan on giving this as a gift, there is no special display box or anything.The basketball plays well, being indoor/outdoor it has a good balance on both surfaces. The texture on this basketball is also pretty grippy, but not overly so. Time will tell how well that grip holds up, but after 2 weeks or so of bouncing this ... MoreThis Official size 7, 29.5” Basketball from Wilson was exactly as I expected based on the listing here. The feel of the basketball is the same quality as I expect from Wilson. The basketball arrives already inflated, and it's ready-to-go out of the packaging. The package that arrived is very simple, though, just a plain carboard box and within that carboard box is the basketball within a plastic bag. So, that may be something to keep in mind if you plan on giving this as a gift, there is no special display box or anything.The basketball plays well, being indoor/outdoor it has a good balance on both surfaces. The texture on this basketball is also pretty grippy, but not overly so. Time will tell how well that grip holds up, but after 2 weeks or so of bouncing this basketball around, the grip is still there. The colors are as shown on the listing here, it’s a typical, “Basketball looking basketball”. So far it’s been holding up well, the ball handles as I’d expect it to. No complaints!https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8107e4QTQsL._SY88.jpghttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Q4m2-jRlL._SY88.jpg

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy

Purchased this for my 14 year old son. Arrived earlier then expected. Ball size is adult ball. Added a little air upon Arrive. The quality is great and he's able to grip just fine. He's been using it for about 2months now and the appearance is still in excellent shape. Bounce and durability is nice as well. It's worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Player Approved

Ordered this Wilson NBA Authentic basketball as I needed a quality ball for indoor play. This was exactly what I hoped it would be: great feel and true bounce. My ball came slightly underinflated so I had to add some air, but no big deal. Don't expect this ball to come with a pump, because it doesn't.This ball has a good grip - not overly grippy like those cheap, rubbery basketballs - and feels good coming out of the hand. You can easily control the spin rate on the ball. Although it says it's an indoor/outdoor basketball, the concrete would tear this up. So I play with this ball indoors only. Plus the ball always seems to get so dirty playing outside. Passing with this ball was accurate both through the air and bounce passing. The basketball was the right weight ... MoreOrdered this Wilson NBA Authentic basketball as I needed a quality ball for indoor play. This was exactly what I hoped it would be: great feel and true bounce. My ball came slightly underinflated so I had to add some air, but no big deal. Don't expect this ball to come with a pump, because it doesn't.This ball has a good grip - not overly grippy like those cheap, rubbery basketballs - and feels good coming out of the hand. You can easily control the spin rate on the ball. Although it says it's an indoor/outdoor basketball, the concrete would tear this up. So I play with this ball indoors only. Plus the ball always seems to get so dirty playing outside. Passing with this ball was accurate both through the air and bounce passing. The basketball was the right weight and size for adults.If you're looking for a really nice ball, this Wilson basketball is excellent. We all liked shooting with it and preferred using it for games. I highly recommend.https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WVqvnqbjL._SY88.jpg

Great Ball

Who doesn't want to play with what the pros are using? Wilson does a great job making basketballs. This one specifically is great! the leather feels great and the grooves are not to deep and provide the perfect amount of grip during a jump shot. It also interacts well with the floor while dribbling and the glass when adding some english to make off balanced shots.

Nice feel, sturdy, durable basketball

This ball doesn’t have the pillowy softness of a Wilson Evolution, but it feels nice to the touch. I have this ball categorized as an upper tier outdoor basketball. It’s best used on a dry, clean court.This basketball feels premium for an outdoor ball. The price point is appropriate. It has shape and hardness similarities to the official NBA game ball, but if you truly want the NBA experience you’d have to look for that ball.This ball appears to be durable even on rough, abrasive concrete.The craftsmanship of this ball is very good. The bounce is nice as well.I don’t believe you will regret purchasing this basketball.

Review of Wilson NBA Outdoor Basketball, 6, Brown

I purchased the Rival outdoor basketball hoop/stand for my son for Christmas 2022 and am very annoyed and disappointed with the product I received. The net is torn and needs to be replaced. The large black plastic base is leaking and not fit for purpose. We filled the base with water to anchor it to the ground and the water has slowly drained out. The point of the leak is not easy to detect but when you fill it with water is gradually drains out. I would really welcome a replacement as its very disappointing to purchase an item as a gift and it not be be as good as expected.

The best basketball available!!

This ball is the best multi surface ball available in my opinion. Great feel, good grip, very comfortable. Holds air, haven't had to air it up since I bought it. When on the courts everyone wants to use it for games. It's very durable. I play outdoors most of the time and its held up to the torture well. 10 of 10. GREAT BASKETBALL!!