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Spalding NBA Official Game Ball

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 680 ratings

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Brand Spalding
Material Leather
Color Orange
Age Range (Description) Adult
Item Weight 11.6 ounces

About this item

  • Pro minded: For over 3 decades, Spalding has joined forces with the NBA to create the gold standard basketball
  • Horween leather: The full-grain leather construction turns butter-soft once broken in
  • Natural grip: Wide channels that provide a great grip that feels second nature
  • NBA Player’s choice: Official game ball of the NBA
  • Official size: Size 7, 29.5”
  • Inflation: Shipped inflated and we recommend 8 PSI
  • Indoor play only

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Product Description

Basketball never stays still. Every player puts their own spin on the game, so it moves, morphs and shifts with the legends who shape it. For a game that's forever in flux, few things stay as consistent as the Spalding NBA Official Game Ball. For over three decades, Spalding has joined forces with the league to create the gold standard basketball. This ball is designed to feel like second nature in the hands of the legends who wield it. Strictly made for the hardwood, it has a full grain leather construction that turns butter-soft once broken in. Designed for indoor play only.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
680 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the bounce of the recreation ball. They mention that it bounces perfect, has a steady bounce, and is satisfying to bounce. They also like the authenticity. However, some customers are mixed on quality, ease of grip, feel, and value.

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12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the bounce of the recreation ball. For example, they mention it has a steady bounce that makes it easy to handle, and the rough texture prevents ball slippage.

"...This ball is authentic, nice grip, great feel to the ball, bounces perfect and amazon shipped inflated in the original Spalding packaging...." Read more

"...I can grip it and I have medium hands for a male. The bounce is already more consistent than any of my composite ones...." Read more

"...Bounces way better than an evolution.***6 month update*** broken in and feels exactly like what I imagined it to feel and respond like...." Read more

"...The ball came overinflated. It bounce great out of the box but my pressure gauge measured 12 lbs. When deflated to 8 lbs the bounce was not so great...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the authenticity of the recreation ball. They say it's 100% genuine leather.

"...Feels like upgrading from a regular car to a luxury sports car. 100% authentic, shipped directly from Spalding. Requires break in time...." Read more

"...It is 100% genuine leather. He told me to say that it has a "U" on it and that it is a "U" model...." Read more

"Best basketball seems like fake leather when we first got it maybe when I get it work then it'll be better" Read more

"...the other composite leather balls now that I have this real, genuine leather ball. It shoots super smooth...." Read more

84 customers mention48 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the recreation ball. Some mention it's a quality ball, while others say it'll rip after a couple of uses.

"...This is such a long-lasting basketball that it has easily been the best value basketball purchase I've made...." Read more

"This ball is not nice until you play with it for a long time. The Wilson Jet basketballs and other...." Read more

"...This ball is authentic, nice grip, great feel to the ball, bounces perfect and amazon shipped inflated in the original Spalding packaging...." Read more

"...There are little to no imperfections in the ball so dribbling is a dream too. The ball just goes where you bounce it...." Read more

32 customers mention13 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of grip. Some mention that the grip is amazing, it gets better with sweat, and the ball is easy to grip when wet. However, others say that the ball has no grip and is very slippery.

"...a sign of how long this basketball is going to last you, and it was so slippery in that break in period that my handles actually improved...." Read more

"...This ball has the nicest grip to it straight-out-of-the-box....not to mention all the reviews on how it gets even better after 3~6 month of proper..." Read more

"...Composite get super slippery with the sweat on your hand, but leather balls get even grippier." Read more

"...Requires break in time. Grip gets better with sweat on the ball, unlike the Evo or Solution. Feels awesome shooting and dribbling...." Read more

32 customers mention16 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the feel of the recreation ball. Some mention it has a fabulous feel, like a premium ball, and feels good rolling off the finger. However, others say that it's a bit hard and slippery at first.

"...This ball is authentic, nice grip, great feel to the ball, bounces perfect and amazon shipped inflated in the original Spalding packaging...." Read more

"...I originally bought it in 2017. It does not feel great out of the box -- it's slippery, hard, and dribbles a bit like wood...." Read more

"...I think it helps with the break in process. The ball has gotten noticeably softer and I've only had it for two weeks. Do wipe sweat on it...." Read more

"...they have so much cushion to get that grip that they bounce too soft for a strong drive...." Read more

16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the recreation ball. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll overpriced.

"...It’ll be worth the money if you value playing competitively and don’t mind having to take time to break it in." Read more

"Ummmm it’s a basketball and this one is super over priced.My husband bought it bc he was going to start playing...." Read more

"...ball, and made sure it was an original piece, that's what made it worth the money, of course." Read more

"Good Experience but it is too expensive for a ball !" Read more

It’s the real thing - I was skeptical at first
5 Stars
It’s the real thing - I was skeptical at first
I read every review before buying the ball so I had the right expectations but at first you’ll question why you spent that much money on a not so great feeling ball - give it timeI’ve only had it for a week with maybe 8 hours on it and it I applied leather lotion against other recommendations saying not to and to let the feel come naturally over time. I went ahead applied the lotion anyway - I did about 3 coats in a circular motion and then toweled off any excess after the 3rd time.Night and day difference after applying leather lotion. Feel like I got what I paid for finally in terms of proper leather ball feel can’t wait to take it back to the court.Even before the application of lotion it dribbled amazing and shot amazing. It really does soak up sweat off of your hands to provide better grip with sweat.I noticed right away when dribbling with this ball that it was the real thing and it just continues to get better. I also own an evolution ball and I will say that most peopleThat show up to the court do not appreciate the NBA ball and the evolution is generally the default game ball. I’ve noticed in improvement in my shot when switching from practicing with the NBA ball to playing in live games with the Evolution.I definitely prefer the softness of the evolution but I love the bounce and release of the NBA ball. Do buy it if you have the money and love the game and genuinelyAppreciate how much a basketball influences the game.I could dribble this ball for hours on end just because it is so satisfying to bounce. Bounces way better than an evolution.***6 month update*** broken in and feels exactly like what I imagined it to feel and respond like. I love it.Everyone still prefers the evolution ball as the crowd favorites which I also have but this ball is a cheat code when switching to the evolution during games as I practice with the NBA during shoot around sessions
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Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanta
Reviewed in Mexico on October 20, 2021
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Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanta
Reviewed in Mexico on October 20, 2021
Si bien no viene en una caja oficial de Spalding (hubiera estado súper por el precio que se paga) pero el balón viene bastante bien, huele a piel. Ahorita siento el balón duro pero he leído en varios lugares que se necesita “romper la piel” con el uso, entonces entre más se use, mejor agarre tendrá.

El balón es solo para interiores, es balón oficial para uso exclusivo de duela, por favor no lo vayan a arruinar jugando en canchas al aire libre, para eso hay infinidad de opciones como el Spalding Phantom

Estoy contento con mi compra, mi balón no llego desgastado como algunos comentan.

Les dejo la foto de mis balones, todos recomendables.
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Patricia gomes de oliveira
1.0 out of 5 stars Nicht der nba game Ball!
Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2022
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Patricia gomes de oliveira
1.0 out of 5 stars Nicht der nba game Ball!
Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2022
Der Versand ging super schnell. Allerdings ist es leider nicht der Ball, der beschrieben wurde. Nicht der nba game Ball.
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Sashi Liyanage
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Genuine leather Spalding NBA game Ball
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2021
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Sashi Liyanage
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Genuine leather Spalding NBA game Ball
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2021
I'm telling you guy DO NOT LISTEN TO NEGATIVE comments. This basketball is genuine! To start with the smell of the ball is amazing. Pure leather smell, there is no defects at all. I've been playing hard with this ball for good 5 full-on games and it's getting better and better each time we play, if u r a sweaty person this ball gonna be amazingly grippy on ur hand mate. It arrived fully inflated and packed in 2 good strong boxes( not spalding box) it got an amazing bounce back, I've played with few other basketball ball too but this spalding NBA Game Ball is in a different league mate! And it genuinely comes from amazon USA. Buy with trust. Before buying this ball I read all the negative comments and was bit worried to spend that much money but once I received the ball I was so pleased with my purchase, it dose NOT feels like a plastic ball at all, I don't know what some guys on about, as soon as u take the ball out of the box u do feel bit slippy but it's natural, it's a genuine leather treated ball. So need to play for a while to get rid of the slippery feel. It's just like buy genuine leather shoes, after while of wearing the shine will wear off that why we polish the shoes, so it's just the same here with this ball, I can guarantee you will NOT disappoint with this ball at all. This is an authentic genuine Spalding NBA official game ball. I think every Baller MUST OWN one!! Its totally different to other basketballs that you ever played. I just can't stop smelling the ball. Lol 😆 love genuine leather smell, 🤣
Seriously guys do NOT be scared, buy this ball play with it and bring out that NBA player in you
Respect and peace 👊✌( I'm not sponsored by amazon at all)
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mikomouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing like the real deal!
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2020
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mikomouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing like the real deal!
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2020
After I heard that the NBA was switching to Wilson as the supplier of the official game balls I knew that I had to get a Spalding one. I had grown up watching my hardcourt heroes shoot, pass and handle the rock with the legendary ‘Spalding’ stamped on it. I had the good fortune of checking my wish list at the right time and managed to score an incredible deal...so good that I ended up grabbing two!
I received both balls packed individually in plain boxes, not in the retail packaging. The quality is immediately evident once you pick one up. Out of the box, the rich pebbled Horween leather feels stiff and somewhat slick. I can see why some people say that it feels ‘fake’. The genuine leather panels are cut beautifully and the deep channels have a nice reassuring feel. This is definitely a shooter’s ball. When you dribble there’s a solid thunk instead of the ping of lesser balls. A lengthy break-in period is necessary to develop the buttery feel and character of a true NBA game ball. I’m looking forward to taking them to the gym to give them a real workout. Simply put there’s nothing like a Spalding NBA game ball. If it’s good enough for the pros, then it’s probably good enough for you. Get one while you can!
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Jacky
1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong ball
Reviewed in Australia on September 12, 2022
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Jacky
1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong ball
Reviewed in Australia on September 12, 2022
Not even a same ball?
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