Brand | WILSON |
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Material | Leather |
Color | Brown |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Weight | 0.77 Kilograms |
Sport | Basketball |
Item Diameter | 29.5 Inches |
Number of Items | 1 |
Team Name | Other Teams |
League | NCAA |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches |
Package Weight | 0.91 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.4 x 8 x 8.9 inches |
Brand Name | WILSON |
Model Name | NCAA |
Suggested Users | mens |
Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
Part Number | 1003142 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Style | Official - 29.5" |
Included Components | basketball |
Size | Official - 29.5" |
Grip Size | Array |
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Wilson NCAA Replica Game Basketball - Brown, Official - 29.5"
Brand | WILSON |
Material | Leather |
Color | Brown |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Weight | 0.77 Kilograms |
About this item
- Whether you're playing in The Final Four or lunchtime pick-up, the ball matters. There is no other ball that can offer the Final Four quality and craftsmanship at a price no fan would argue with. This ball features the same patented technologies that you find on the NCAA Official Game Ball. A moisture absorbing cover is specially designed for indoor/outdoor play combined with Laid In Channels and our Cushion Core, make this ball a favorite of competitive players everywhere.
- Replica of the NCAA Game Ball
- Moisture absorbing material offers superior grip ability designed for indoor/outdoor play
- Laid in composite channels provides a 100 percentage composite cover
- The soft feel of the balls' cushion core carcass gives you more confidence to take a shot because it rolls off your fingertips just right every time
- Indoor / outdoor use
- Official size basketball 29.5 inches
- Proper inflation level: 7 9 psi
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Wilson NCAA Replica Basketball
Only a select few make it to the Final Four, but everyone can live the dream with the NCAA Replica. This ball offers Final Four craftsmanship at an affordable rate for any fan.
Product Description
Whether you're playing in The Final Four or lunchtime pick-up, the ball matters. There is no other ball that can offer the Final Four quality and craftsmanship at a price no fan would argue with. This ball features the same patented technologies that you find on the NCAA Official Game Ball. A moisture absorbing cover is specially designed for indoor/outdoor play combined with Laid In Channels and our Cushion Core, make this ball a favorite of competitive players everywhere.
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ASIN | B002XLWE3K |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #140,445 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #56 in Sports Fan Basketballs |
Date First Available | January 1, 2007 |
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Customers like the quality, value, grip, feel and appearance of the basketball. For example, they mention it's a real solid ball, well worth the price and a cheap indoor alternative. That said, some complain about the inflation. Opinions are mixed on the bounce and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the basketball. They say it's a solid ball, holds up well, and is comparable to other basketballs. Customers also mention that the ball is soft and great while still keeping its heft. Overall, customers find the quality to be good and recommend it to basketball players.
"...This ball does not let me down. Weight is accurate, bounce has a heft, soft with plenty of grip...." Read more
"...The feel of the ball is somehow soft and great while still keeping it's surprising durability, but it does collect dirt rather easily..." Read more
"...This ball has a great feel and hopefully holds up better than my Spalding All Court balls, which turn into big fuzzy tennis balls after a few months..." Read more
"...What were they thinking?All in all, it's a decent ball. I probably wont buy another ball for a while until this really shows its wear...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the ball. They mention it's a quality ball, well worth the price, and one of the best for the price on the market. Some say that the ball loses air after a while, but is still a good buy. Customers also like that it'll last a long time and is a cheap indoor alternative to other balls.
"...WELL worth the money and whenever my ball wears down too much.. I will be purchasing another one." Read more
"...The ball has decent grip (great for the price range) and is passable for a game ball...." Read more
"I loved the leather and the grip is solid too. Great value for the money...." Read more
"...They are perfect outdoor balls since they are so cheap: I use them mostly outside so they get worn down sooner rather than later but every ball..." Read more
Customers like the grip of the ball. They say it has a nice grip and plenty of grip.
"...Weight is accurate, bounce has a heft, soft with plenty of grip...." Read more
"I've had this ball for a few weeks now and the grip is still feeling great and showing no signs of wear after being used 2-3 times a week on the..." Read more
"...The ball has decent grip (great for the price range) and is passable for a game ball...." Read more
"I loved the leather and the grip is solid too. Great value for the money...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the ball. They say it has a great leather feel, is comfortable to use, and maintains its new ball feel.
"...The feel of the ball is somehow soft and great while still keeping it's surprising durability, but it does collect dirt rather easily..." Read more
"...This ball has a great feel and hopefully holds up better than my Spalding All Court balls, which turn into big fuzzy tennis balls after a few months..." Read more
"...1 version is made in Taiwan and it is a bit softer, lighter, and higher quality...." Read more
"...sticky at first, so it really picks up dust outdoors and feels more rubbery than leather-y. Anytime I play pickup, this is unanimously decided to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the basketball. They mention that it has a great look and feel, and is an awesome replica of a basketball. Some appreciate the leather and grip. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.
"I loved the leather and the grip is solid too. Great value for the money...." Read more
"Third ball Looks great it has an awesome grip and bounce...." Read more
"...The ball looks great and extremely similar to the Solution...." Read more
"Nice ball. Have use it for an entire week straight so far and love the feel of it" Read more
Customers are mixed about the bounce of the basketball. Some mention that it has a good bounce and feel to the ball, while others say that it doesn't bounce good, has a weird bounce on asphalt blacktop, and is the slightest bit dull.
"Third ball Looks great it has an awesome grip and bounce...." Read more
"...The bounce is the slightest bit dull, and the ball is a little heavy compared to others...." Read more
"The Wilson NCAA Replica has a nice bounce and feel to the ball, if not a little shallow in the grooves...." Read more
"...It had an odd bounce, especially the first few months of using it. I had a really hard time handling the ball in games until I got it down...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the product. Some mention it has the correct bounce and weight, while others say it's a little bit heavy.
"...This ball does not let me down. Weight is accurate, bounce has a heft, soft with plenty of grip...." Read more
"...The bounce is the slightest bit dull, and the ball is a little heavy compared to others...." Read more
"...1 version is made in Taiwan and it is a bit softer, lighter, and higher quality...." Read more
"...A little on the lighter side, compared to other balls." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the inflation of the basketball. They mention that it does not bounce and would constantly deflate after being re-inflated. Some customers also mention that the ball will not hold air and leaks. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and performance of this product.
"...The exchanged one came inflated, but gradually became deflated. But luckily, it holds air for a week when pumped up, kinda annoying." Read more
"...One concern is that it tends to lose air pressure more quickly than my older basketball." Read more
"...Only problem is that the ball seemed a little flat when I got it out of the package" Read more
"...Bounces and shoots true and has a nice grip. Holds its air...." Read more
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However, I have bought and returned many Spalding balls around the $40 price range, and all of them now has degrading quality compared to their same models four or five years ago. The latest and greatest offender is the Spalding Zi/O which feels like a toddler's ball and lighter than official weight. I gave all of them a one star detailing my utter disappointment with the Spalding brand.
This ball does not let me down. Weight is accurate, bounce has a heft, soft with plenty of grip. Does not attract dust like most other balls I tried, even when dirty the deep channels helps out a lot.
The only downside is that the inflation nozzle is not flush with the ball, you can feel it when you touch it and changes your bounce direction (though that is less of a problem when you are on somewhat uneven cement anyways). If only they fixed this small flaw this would be the best outdoor basketball that money can buy for me, after almost trying them all (thanks Amazon for the generous return policy).
First thing out of the box you'll notice is that the ball isn't anywhere near as orange as the pictures make them out to be. It's a orange with a dark pink hue. If you held the Evolution/Solution/TF1000 next to it you'd see the major difference. The ball has decent grip (great for the price range) and is passable for a game ball. If you're not playing much hoops and/or aren't going to take it very seriously, this ball is best for 95% of players out there. The ball is nowhere near as soft of spongy as the Evolution, which is a potential plus in competitive games where a form shooter will outplay someone who relies on touch to shoot. It feels more like a regular leather ball than a composite in the shooting motion.
Things I don't necessarily enjoy about the ball:
1) It had an odd bounce, especially the first few months of using it. I had a really hard time handling the ball in games until I got it down. While I may not be a slasher, I mastered the moves I practiced for years (single step crossover, through and behind dribble-to-drive, etc) but this ball wasn't going exactly where I was bouncing it, resulting in sloppy handling. Switch to an Evolution and I look like a competent ball handler.
2) It may not hold up to as much game time as I put into it. Looking at the pictures you can see the wear and tear already. That's of only hooping twice a week for 2 hours at a time.
3) This may be a personal nitpick but the grip of the bar-code location is slick as butter during a game. What were they thinking?
All in all, it's a decent ball. I probably wont buy another ball for a while until this really shows its wear. I'll be switching back to the Evolution or Solution when I do.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016
First thing out of the box you'll notice is that the ball isn't anywhere near as orange as the pictures make them out to be. It's a orange with a dark pink hue. If you held the Evolution/Solution/TF1000 next to it you'd see the major difference. The ball has decent grip (great for the price range) and is passable for a game ball. If you're not playing much hoops and/or aren't going to take it very seriously, this ball is best for 95% of players out there. The ball is nowhere near as soft of spongy as the Evolution, which is a potential plus in competitive games where a form shooter will outplay someone who relies on touch to shoot. It feels more like a regular leather ball than a composite in the shooting motion.
Things I don't necessarily enjoy about the ball:
1) It had an odd bounce, especially the first few months of using it. I had a really hard time handling the ball in games until I got it down. While I may not be a slasher, I mastered the moves I practiced for years (single step crossover, through and behind dribble-to-drive, etc) but this ball wasn't going exactly where I was bouncing it, resulting in sloppy handling. Switch to an Evolution and I look like a competent ball handler.
2) It may not hold up to as much game time as I put into it. Looking at the pictures you can see the wear and tear already. That's of only hooping twice a week for 2 hours at a time.
3) This may be a personal nitpick but the grip of the bar-code location is slick as butter during a game. What were they thinking?
All in all, it's a decent ball. I probably wont buy another ball for a while until this really shows its wear. I'll be switching back to the Evolution or Solution when I do.
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