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should i buy it and if you have this basketball is it a good basketball?
2007-09-09 14:25:33 · 14 answers · asked by John 5 in Sports ➔ Basketball
no
2007-09-09 14:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by hollabackyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For basketball i prefer Spalding, maybe Rawlings for baseball. Not a bad aball i guess, but maybe you could try the Spalding Neverflat or a Game Ball. (just trying to help here, so i'll add that aNeverlfat's don't get flat easily ((as advertised)) but on outdoor courts, the grip might "dry" a little from it's "awesome" grip before, but still a good ball.)
you could also try Academy or the NBA Store, i saw you already have seen the Dick's Sporting Good's Website...
Academy - http://www.academy.com/
or
the NBA Store -
http://store.nba.com/home/index.jsp?clic...
hope this helped.
Extra: your choice of a basketball may also vary if you want a leather (most sed i believe) ball, a microfiber composite ball (the NBA's failed experiment - still a "solid" ball) another type of grip or a "special" ball that has a players's name or an exta Nike "twist" on it, but it has a sort-of "plasticy" feel to it.
good luck and hope you like your decison and outcome.
2007-09-09 21:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Devin Harris < Roddy Beaubois 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive never used a Rawlings ball but if you want the official Spalding ball i think you can find one for about the same price. Places like Wal-Mart has some for about $25-30, depending on the ball.
2007-09-09 21:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by AnD1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an indoor/outdoor ball. It won't wear out fast. It has a 'tacky' feel to it that gives you a firm grip. You have to decide if you'll like that or not.
The downside is that it isn't very much like the leather balls that you will play with in regulation indoor games (like high schools and college). But it should be a good practice ball.
2007-09-09 21:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to use it for outdoor use then yes, but for indoor use NO! Buy the Wilson Jet; best basketball ever made!
2007-09-09 23:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by powderlovinbluedevil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That ball looks like overpriced garbage. If you're just gonna mess around with it or play a lot outside, buy a Wal-Mart $5 ball. If you actually want a good ball, get a Wilson Evolution or Wilson Jet.
http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Jet-Official-Basketball/dp/B0009KF592/ref=sr_1_9/103-7070903-1699834?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1189404796&sr=1-9
http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-B0516R-Evolution-Basketball-Official/dp/B0009KMXWY/ref=sr_1_1/103-7070903-1699834?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1189404796&sr=1-1
2007-09-10 02:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better than a lot of the basketballs
2007-09-13 10:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eh...... its not worth it. Go for a better brand, like maybe nike? or spalding? btw, is the basketball for indoor, outdoor, or both? jw
2007-09-09 21:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a spaulding like every other people. at least a wilson what the hell is rawling sounds like bootleg
2007-09-09 22:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually yes,it has a good grip and it looks easy to shoot with.I don't own it but I can tell it's good quality.
2007-09-09 21:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by M3TH☆DiCAL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get the spalding and look for the "never flat"ones. you get a really good grip.
2007-09-09 22:14:33 · answer #11 · answered by kobefanforlife24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋