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Binding: Sports
Brand: Spalding
Clothing Size: 30
Color: Orange
EAN: 0029321638037
Item Dimensions: 9.449.51.559.4
Label: Spalding
Manufacturer: Spalding
Model: 63-803
MPN: 63-803
Publisher: Spalding
Release Date: January 01, 2008
Size: 30
Studio: Spalding
Features:- Official-size outdoor basketball with Pressure Retention Technologies
- Guaranteed to stay full inflated for at least 1 year
- Proprietary Nitroflate molecules form protective barrier against seepage
- Specially designed valve with cap eliminates leaks and keeps dirt out
- Top-level composite leather construction for superior feel and control
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The first ever ball with Pressure Retention Technology!
Amazon.com Product Description:
The first ever basketball to employ Spalding's Pressure Retention Technologies, the Spalding Never Flat outdoor basketball is the only ball guaranteed to stay fully inflated for at least one year--10 times longer than traditional basketballs. The Never Flat ball is equipped with a new membrane technology that tightens the natural pores in the bladder. The exclusive technology relies on proprietary Nitroflate molecules that are injected into the ball. The molecules form a protective barrier against air seepage, in effect repelling air molecules that might otherwise escape.
The ball further prevents leakage with its specially designed valve, which includes a cap that eliminates leaks and keeps dirt out. Despite the leakproof technologies, however, the Never Flat shares the same top-level composite leather construction as the leading basketballs, giving it exceptional grip and control. The Never Flat basketball measures 29.5 inches in diameter, although a 28.5-inch version is available.
Average Rating: 
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As the other reviews have indicated, this is a great ball and very reasonably priced. I've had the ball for about a month now. The changing weather hasn't affected the bounce in the ball.
The thing I really like about the ball is the grip. It's very good. It has held up well on my concrete driveway. But to be fair, I have only put about 30-35 hours on it.
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I've been using this ball on my asphalt driveway for a couple of months, and I'm still very happy with it. The ball arrived perfectly inflated, and it has remained so even after more than 100 hours of hard play. The ball has a nice grippy cover which is very durable and perfect for outdoor use. I much prefer this type of ball to the indoor/outdoor variety. Those kinds of balls start off great, but they tend to lose their tackiness rather quickly after being used outdoors. About the only negative thing I can say about this ball is that the outdoor cover can be a bit harsh on your fingers after a lot of play. I guess this is a trade-off that one has to make if they want an extremely durable ball.
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We got this ball for our 14 year old son. He don't just like anything he finds something wrong with almost everthing. Ha! Ha! Anyway he is enjoying the ball very must. It gives him and his dad the quitity time they need. You should all way keep it in doors after uses is what we heard so anyway it is working out great for us.
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Got this for my son who played on the streets mostly and it wore well for the abuse it was subjected to. It lasted 6 months after hard use.
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We've had several "indoor/outdoor" balls that are great at first but do not stand up to the rigors of playing in our driveway. The surface wears off and becomes slick. The surface of this "outdoor" ball is maintained much longer than those others. The never-flat feature works well and the price is right. Can't go wrong for basic outdoor play. For playing indoors, a ball with a less rubbery surface is probably preferred over this outdoor ball.
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