Indoor Basketball Review: Which To Buy [Long Version]

There are so many types of indoor basketballs on the market today, and as a new, current or experienced hooper you might not know which one to spend your money on. On average you're looking to drop close to $80 on a basketball, so if you don't have a bunch of money, the right ball is important.

I review some of the most common indoor basketballs on the market, and give my own opinion on each one. Links to each basketball are below.

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[japroductionz]

My Spalding NBA is turning a darker brown. Never realized how razor thin the panels are. Not surprised though because it’s one of the lightest balls I’ve used. I do agree that the Wilson NBA shoots with a bit more weight behind it. Funnily enough, I just applied some leather conditioner to my Spalding after tens of hours of use, and that little weight of oil goes a loooong way in feeling the difference while shooting.

I haven’t broken in my Wilson NBA yet but it definitely feels better out of the box. Panels definitely a little thicker than Spalding NBA. Can see why NBA players (especially vets) needed an adjustment period. It’s really a seams ball unlike the near-perfect spherical Spalding where the seams are as minimal as possible.

Picking up a Wilson evolution while training with a true leather ball is a different experience. Sometimes you like the feel of the composite microfiber, and sometimes it feels like a cheap toy.

And just a heads up, eastbay has a 40% off code right now and they have wilson solutions in stock every now and then (29.5).

[EverythingBasketballs]

That’s right. The nba ball is not for everyone. For me I love it. I just appreciate the build quality and it’s just a nice all around ball. I feel like the people who know basketballs will appreciate the nba ball.

[droneheaven]

Dude how the hell do you only have 300 subscribers you have solid content and solid editing highly underrated channel

[matthewtaylor]

After watching a bunch of peoples content & reading reviews & articles. I came to the conclusion the best 3 balls are the Baden elite, Wilson Solution & Wilson NXT. Your video is 100% accurate

[gian]

I must have watched this vid five times lol. I picked up a used Evolution and Solution. The evo to practice for pickup games and a solution just as my main practice/game ball. The evo deflates easily which I heard is common for old ones. Thanks for the knowledge again!

[professorxaviour]

Also the Rawlings full grain basketball!! That is what they used in the late 90s

[michaelangelo]

great review man. any thoughts about the Spalding TF-1000 Legacy?

[deejaay]

I have the Baden Rival .. during shoot around before we start pick up, folks will grab my ball from a rebound, touch it, spin it around, dribble it, shoot it and never ask for it again OR they see me shooting it hit or miss, pass it right back to me, LOL!!

[BrianO]

I always wanted a NBA ball, I might buy the Wilson when they release. I have Wilson Evolution, Baden Element, and Spalding Precision and the Wilson is definitely best but you have to go to the store and get a good one. They have all sorts of quality control issues.

[joshgrim]

What’s your opinion on The Rock C2C ball? The reviews I read are positive and the local D3 College uses it. I don’t get out and play I just go and shoot because of the arthritis in my knee. Awesome vids, keep up the good work.

[japroductionz]

Dawg you gotta put out some more content. I watch your videos like 20x each. Obviously whenever you feel like it. But I’ll play with a ball after one of your reviews and I swear you pinpoint everything exactly.

[kerry]

Man you are right on point about the Spalding, I have the official NBA Spalding ball, like you said expensive and when I'd bring it to the court guys would be like "WTH is this" and we'd switch to Wilson Evolution, only the really experienced guys like it. I'm not giving up the Spalding, however its 15yrs old, its turned that old-man leather brown and the dimples are a little smooth any suggestions on how to re-vitalized the leather?

[jacquelinevasquez]

Black for the Wilson evolution is more common than any other color of the ball and I have a blue one so I don’t think I’ll lose this one

[swishtherapy]

Love this man...thank you. I play primarily indoors, and am looking for a new ball...highest quality possible....BUT do not want to spend almost $200 on something like the official NBA ball. So, based on this video it sounds like I should strongly consider the Wilson NCAA Solution?

[Baba_Jibreel]

I still been debating on a newer basketball. Watched your other video. My friend came to the gym with a Rawlings NCAA ball and bro it was nice as heck! Im tryin to find a ball thats not Crazy heavy like the evolution, but i don't know if its because my kids left my basketball (evolution) outside for some time. though ppl still choose to play with my ball.

[tristin]

What do you think is better the old version of the evolution or new

[utan]

Great video! Can you give the actual weight of each?

[christopherbischoff]

What's your opinion on Nike Elite Championship vs the Wilson Solution NCAA ball?

[JLxx]

What soft touch ball such as the wilson evolution can I buy for outdoor use? Is there any ball like this that you'll recommend me to buy? Thanks!

[Fre_shXL]

No the offical ncaa is the Wilson eco nxt now....