Comments on: GOT BALLS? A rundown of some of the most popular indoor basketballs

By: schwollo

schwollo — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:22:32 +0000

Thanks !
Fiba ball is awesome. Only played with it a few times but felt great.

By: srezfoosh

srezfoosh — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:31:45 +0000

Pretty spot on – I have all those basketballs, the previous leather NBA ball that you show is my favorite overall (once broken in) – the new model NBA leather ball is second. Original TF-1000 is the gold standard for basketballs people will actually want to play with. Evolution gets too slick with sweat but everyone loves the soft feel. I would add the Baden Elite, Molten FIBA game ball and an old TF-100 wide channel leather ball. Great the list and breakdown.

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Wilson EVO NXT Review and Comparison | schwollo.com — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 17:28:59 +0000

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By: schwollo

schwollo — Thu, 24 May 2018 23:33:47 +0000

In reply to David.

That is a very interesting article. There was an article about lonzo ball shooting worse with every ball but the Wilson Solution (which I can say is one of the easiest balls to handle and shoot with). I think the ball makes a slight difference so yea you might be right hahah. Never heard of sterling bballs before. Oh never tried the hyper elite didn’t even know they made that ball like that

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By: David

David — Thu, 24 May 2018 07:22:24 +0000

Glad to hear you think there will be another re-issue of the Original TF-1000 ZK Composite balls. With the major gripe being how quickly they wear out you’d think they would want to promote use of them because they’d sell balls more frequently especially with its cult following, but I suppose if Spalding wants to compete in the modern indoor composite ball market they have to change the formula.

I’m curious if you’ve had a chance to play test the newer Nike Hyperelite ball. What you think of the dimples on it? How does it handle with the dimples instead of traditional pebbling? How is the bounce? How does the cover material feel (is it rubbery like the Wilson Solution)? Does it pick up a coat of dust easily? Does it feel light/heavy/just right?

Seems like a decent high school team could switch to a ball like the Hyperelite (assuming there wasn’t a regulated ball for the league) and win more of their home games b/c the other team would be unfamiliar with the ball. It would be the same method as the University of Wisconsin because it sounds like the Badgers have unusual balls.

Fun article: http://dailyorange.com/2016/11/wisconsins-use-sterling-basketballs-reflects-inconsistency-throughout-ncaa/

Thanks for all your insight, loved reading through the comments!

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By: schwollo

schwollo — Wed, 23 May 2018 16:29:46 +0000

In reply to David.

I’m sure Spaulding will do another reissue..I got a reissue in 2015 and it was 80 which is a lot bc I can get a leather ball for a little bit more. I’ve found some on eBay used as well for under $50 and they look pretty good and worked out fine for me. eBay is actually really good with protecting buyers now (to the detriment of honest sellers) so don’t be afraid to buy off there.

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By: David

David — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:26:07 +0000

Great article. I am also a huge fan of the original TF-1000 as that is the ball I recall using in my younger days before Wilson really even had any significant presence. Once broken in it has the perfect amount of firmness and tack that rolls effortlessly off the fingertips when shooting. I feel many of the currently popular balls are way too spongy and sticky. Ironically striving to produce a pre-broken-in feel has gone way past that into a realm that no classic ball could ever break-in to. I think I get what these balls were trying to achieve, but now it’s morphed into a completely unique feel unto itself.

Over the weekend a guy showed up at an open run who I don’t usually see. Waiting for his game he was shooting around with my broken in TF-1000 2015 reissue and I overheard him comment to someone else “is this even a guys ball?” I’m not even really sure what he meant by it because he obviously liked the ball and proceeded to keep shooting with it for the next 20 minutes to the point where I decided I needed to keep an eye on it. It’s funny because he looked like he’s in his 20’s so he probably doesn’t remember a time when the Wilson Evo didn’t dominate the hardwood landscape, and wondered what this crazy Spalding ball was. It’s only the ball which everyone from my generation grew up with.

Any rumors of Spalding ever doing a run of the original ZK composite formula balls again?

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By: schwollo

schwollo — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:47:31 +0000

In reply to Trevon.

Anaconda got bought out by bsn sports so I’m not sure if those deals on logo overruns are around anymore. Look on eBay and Amazon and for bsn coupon codes

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By: Trevon

Trevon — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:51:44 +0000

In reply to schwollo.

It does, thank you. I think I’m leaning towards more of The Rock to try. Reading your review on this ball you said it’s $25 at Anaconda sports? I’m not able to find them. Do you have a link?

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By: schwollo

schwollo — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:37:20 +0000

In reply to Trevon.

I’ve had my rock for two or three years and it’s held up. The NCAA lasts a long time at least based on my local Ymca. Looks like a super old ball but still plays great. Really it will come down to what you like feel wise. The rocks has a cover similar to the evo but I find it absorbs sweat better. The ncaa has a more rubbery hybrid feel. Maybe that’s what Lonzo liked it in college. Most ppl at the gym don’t like the NCAA just based on feel but they also don’t like the nba leather ball. Hope that helps

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