Spalding Red, Black Adult Basketball, Size 6, 28.5 inches, 1 Pack

I got this for my 10 yr old grandson who loves basketball. Even though he's already using a larger ball, this one is great for learning new ball-handling techniques because of the relative size of the ball to hand size.The ball itself is a very high quality basketball. It has a very durable exterior with lots of grip for best control. He's also one who leaves his ball outside in the weather, which makes them not last as long. So far he's had this one well over 6 months and it has lasted in better shape than many he's had.As an adult, I've also found that this one isn't too small for me either, and it's pretty fun to shoot.

Can never go wrong with a Never Flat Bball. I only buy these and this time the purchase to delivery process was quick, fast, and easy.I bought this one because I gifted my last one away and the one before that was stolen. So of course it's highly sought after and highly recommended. This one is special because it has that outdoor court durability and grip. This is my favorite yet. And it all black. Nice feel. Nice aesthetics. Perfect bounce every time with little to no warm up. Get yours, get another for friend, just don't take mine. 🤘🏾✌🏾

Like a great many ballers, my son is specific about his routine and doesn’t like switching equipment once he’s in a groove. He’s now on his fourth NBA Street Basketball from Spalding. These are great and are really durable on the pavement. They last a long time and are super comfortable to shoot. He has great control and hits lots of 3s with this ball and has zero interest in considering anything else.

Use silicone grease, (Sil-Glyde, dielectric grease etc...) coat the inflation needle with grease and insert through the rubber inflation tube/stem on the ball.The grease seems to condition (soften) the sealing end on the rubber tube so that when under air pressure the tube will close as designed. You may have to do this a couple times with a lite coating to allow enough grease to contact the the inner lining. (Make sure to use a grease that is compatible with petroleum products or it may damage the ball)Initially my ball would go flat within a day, now a difference in air pressure has been unnoticeable for the last few months. It is an excellent ball that has superior grip and feel. Have used it primarily indoors for league play and has not shown any signs of wear. Deserves 4 stars overall for price and quality if not for leaking issue.

I suspect something may be wrong with the Spalding intermediate size basketball because nearly every time I throw the ball with varying degrees of arc, it makes a loud, dischordant, reverberating sound against the rim and fails to adequately follow a path through the cylindrical oriface as I've seen the tall fellows on tv do. This is the second Spalding branded ball I've tried with these same poor results. My percentage of made shots to missed shots is vastly disproportionate in favor of the latter. One neighbor boy suggested my problem may be the result of my throwing "bricks" as he called them. I assured him I was, indeed, throwing a basketball and not masonic construction materials. The ball appears to be sufficiently radially symmetric with equal internal distribution of air and no external weather related inclimations or phenomena were noticeable nor reported in local media. However, when I attempt the bounce the ball as I move about the driveway, the ball doesn't always return to my hand and I've seen on tv. It often bounces off of my feet and rolls off to the neighbor's yard. Once, the ball returned very quickly into my groin area, seemingly defying Newtonion laws of motion as the amount of energy radiated into this sensitive area seemed to be exponentially higher than the amount of force propelled downward. I was at once fascinated with the idea that perhaps the angle of the driveway combined with the spin of the ball may have invoked the law of conservation of angular momentum. My fascination quickly subsided in indirect proportion to the amount of pain in my lower abdomen while I gingerly limped to my office to ponder where the physics was breaking down. I think the engineers at Spalding should re-examine the spherical geometry with consideration to Hertz's impact laws and the coefficient of restitution equation. Perhaps subsequent product offerings will deliver a more comparable performance to that of the lanky fellows on tv. I'll try a different brand to see if my results vary.

Outdoor ball as expected. Not a cheap "rubber" ball feel - still maintains some leather-esque feel. Weight seems right, and it appears to hold air just fine. Very nice value - this is designed for durability so it's not an indoor/game ball by any means - but for $10 this is an excellent value, offering durability but still a decent feel in the hand. In my view, composite "indoor/outdoor" balls (which is not this ball) feel better in the hand, but they tend to get torn up and wear out quickly when actually used outdoors; so if you're a parent looking for one ball your kid can use on the driveway AND still take into the gym for practice, this would be fine.

I bought this same ball for my 6th grade when he started playing 4 years ago and he still uses it. The air stays in it pretty good and it keeps its grip well if it’s used just in doors.I bought the same ball for my sons 2nd Grade team because I liked it just that much. Great value, and great price! The same ball was on sale at the local stores for $25. Most basketballs are $30 to start these days so you are saving half price.