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Spalding Spalding

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,376 ratings

Price: $17.44 $38.99 Free Return on some sizes and colors
Orange

Brand Spalding
Material Rubber
Color Orange
Age Range (Description) Adult
Item Weight 16 ounces

About this item

  • Performance: Durable outdoor rubber cover
  • Superior control: Deep channel design for easy handles
  • Designed for Competitive Street Play
  • Performance Outdoor Cover

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Product Description

Product Description

Street ball will never die. Built for summer tournaments and Saturdays at the park, the NBA Street outdoor basketball holds to the NBA official size and weight. It has a deep channel design to give you proper grip and a durable rubber cover that stands up to asphalt or concrete.

Brand Story

A Division of Russell Brands, LLC, Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world, and America's first baseball company. Spalding is the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official baseball of the Little League World Series, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and of the "Pro Beach Series" and the official football of Pop Warner. In addition to being a leading producer and marketer of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls, Spalding produces softballs under the Dudley brand. The SPALDING® and DUDLEY® trademarks are owned by Russell Brands, LLC.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
5,376 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, grip, and size of the recreation ball. For example, they mention it's an excellent ball that has superior grip and feel, and is worth the money. Some appreciate comfort, and entertainment value. That said, some complain about the air and shape.

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312 customers mention252 positive60 negative

Customers like the quality of the ball. For example, they say it's an excellent ball that has superior grip and feel, and it holds up nicely. Some mention that it'll last a good long while, and is durable on the pavement. That said, some say it works well for their needs and plays as expected.

"...The ball itself is a very high quality basketball. It has a very durable exterior with lots of grip for best control...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...It seems very durable as I’ve had it for about 4 months and it still seems brand new which especially for the price point is nice." Read more

227 customers mention210 positive17 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the recreation ball. They say it's a great outdoor ball for the price. Some customers also mention that the quality is on the cheap side.

"...The ball itself is a very high quality basketball. It has a very durable exterior with lots of grip for best control...." Read more

"...Great value, and great price! The same ball was on sale at the local stores for $25...." Read more

"...4 months and it still seems brand new which especially for the price point is nice." Read more

"...I honestly can say it’s definitely worth it. I have yet to add air to it and we’ve been using it at the park for a while now." Read more

82 customers mention74 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the grip of the recreation ball. They mention that it has a great grip, it lasted the season, and that it holds its air really well. They also say that it's easy to play with, and huggable.

"...It has a very durable exterior with lots of grip for best control...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...The air stays in it pretty good and it keeps its grip well if it’s used just in doors...." Read more

"...It’s easy for him to play with grip and weight wise. I honestly can say it’s definitely worth it...." Read more

57 customers mention47 positive10 negative

Customers like the size of the recreation ball. They say it's perfect for children's hands and for beginning basketball. Some mention that it'll last a long time.

"It's a good ball. Nice size and grip came already inflated and ready out of the box...." Read more

"...This ball was a perfect size for me and my fellow coworkers.It is more bouncy than I was expecting, but it's something you get used to...." Read more

"Perfect size kids ball. We bought a previous brand before and it did not hold up in the weather as our Spalding balls...." Read more

"Good size and well made" Read more

36 customers mention33 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the recreation ball. They mention that it has a great feel, balance, and bounce. They also appreciate the texture, saying it's better than indoor/outdoor rubber balls.

"...This is my favorite yet. And it all black. Nice feel. Nice aesthetics. Perfect bounce every time with little to no warm up...." Read more

"...They last a long time and are super comfortable to shoot...." Read more

"...this is an excellent value, offering durability but still a decent feel in the hand...." Read more

"It's a rubber ball but feels nicer then most rubber basketballs...." Read more

36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers find the recreation ball great for kids to play with. They say it's fun for family play, and perfect for basketball practice. Some customers also mention that it'll be well used by the neighborhood kids.

"...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..." Read more

"...with my coworkers during our breaks at work and it is perfect for some downtime fun...." Read more

"...This ball is awesome it bounces great and plays well for my families needs so I recommend this ball!" Read more

"...He brings it everywhere. It is very huggable, durable and fun to play with. Great value for the money." Read more

137 customers mention40 positive97 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the air in the recreation ball. They mention that it loses air, it never fully holds air, and it's squeaky and not very inflated when they first get it. Some say that the ball holds air for a few weeks and after that they have to pump it up all the time.

"...The other was deflated. I filled it with air but it deflates almost immediately. Amazon sent a replacement and it seems to be fine...." Read more

"...it came slightly deflated, i put air into it and went and played and everything was fine. next day it was half deflated again...." Read more

"...ball appears to be sufficiently radially symmetric with equal internal distribution of air and no external weather related inclimations or phenomena..." Read more

"When it came it was only partially inflated (so then I had to wait to use it to buy a needle and pump) but of course once I pumped it, it works very..." Read more

47 customers mention10 positive37 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the shape of the recreation ball. They mention that it came flat after using it, and that it went flat less than 3 months after purchase.

"...Exactly a week later we attempted to play again, but the ball was completely flat. I aired it up again and we played...." Read more

"...The second one came flat in the box. I tested that one in water just to see if it was just not pumped up or if it was full of holes. It had 2 holes...." Read more

"...The reason I am giving it four stars is because it came flat the first time." Read more

"...The ball appears to be sufficiently radially symmetric with equal internal distribution of air and no external weather related inclimations or..." Read more

Great grip, great bounce, great value!!!
5 Stars
Great grip, great bounce, great value!!!
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
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. 🤘🏾✌🏾
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
Love my ball
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
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.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great grip, great bounce, great value!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
I bought this is my 6 year old grandson as a Christmas gift along with a portable basketball goal. We haven’t been able to play outside due to Indiana weather. Until last weekend. We aired up the ball and played one evening. Exactly a week later we attempted to play again, but the ball was completely flat. I aired it up again and we played. The next day the ball is flat. Pretty disappointing when your 6 years old and pretty disappointing when you’re the one making the purchase. We are now past the return date. So it looks like I’m out the 15 bucks.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
Color: OrangeSize: Intermediate Size 6, 28.5"Verified Purchase
I bought this just to play recreationally at my apartments court and it works great. It shipped already inflated and was ready to use right out of the box. It seems very durable as I’ve had it for about 4 months and it still seems brand new which especially for the price point is nice.

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La base tiene un poco de movimiento y la ventosa no pegan tan bien.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on March 18, 2024
Color: redSize: 7Verified Purchase
Excelente producto desempeño genial
Netto Rolim
5.0 out of 5 stars otimo para crianças
Reviewed in Brazil on August 3, 2022
bola menor, mais leve tamanho 5 otima para crianças, assim meu filho de 7 anos consegue jogar a bola no aro e pode brincar sem desanimar. quando crescer comprei uma bola maior
dawgie3000
5.0 out of 5 stars Great grip great bounce, perfect indoor/outdoor ball
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2021
I was expecting a flat basketball that I would have to pump up but right out of the box this ball was ready to go... my boys were all over it, I barely got to touch it
Carlos Federico
5.0 out of 5 stars El tacto que tiene el material es excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2021
El acabado del material compuesto del balón, más sus muescas para el agarre son excelente, se siente muy diferente al bote y sensacional sus colores
Luciano S.
1.0 out of 5 stars Pinchada
Reviewed in Spain on March 9, 2024
La pelota vino pinchada. La inflamos un par de veces pero pierde presión y no se puede usar.