Has it got the game to match your style of play?
About the Series
The Authentic Series Basketballs are an NBA Game Ball replica design. Wilson is now the official basketball of the NBA. They are designed to look like the game ball you see the Pro’s using.
Price?
Recommended retail price $39.95
Materials
All Rubber basketball that is built with a Tackskin Cover. This is a cushion layer that increases the softness & grip over the basketball. This offers essential grip and protects the ball in all weather conditions.
Grip
Very good level of pebbling. The design and quantity of the pebbles combined with the Tackskin cover makes this basketball easier to hold on to. Better for dribbling & shooting without it constantly slipping through your fingertips.
What's Different About It?
Air retention lining for longer lasting inflation. Game Ball replica. Comes with Tackskin.
Where Should It Be Hooped?
This is an outdoor rubber basketball designed with outdoor court surface durability in mind.
Are the Channels as Pro as they SEAMS?
NBA pro seams are a new channel structure helping you grip that basketball up and down the court. Helps with shooting & dribble control.
This is the black section around the basketball. Also called channels that come in different depths depending on which ball you purchase.
The Wilson Authentic Series Outdoor basketball has some depth to the ridges. We would say it is good and at the minimum playability level that you need.
What Type of Hooper should Ball with it?
Designed for Hooper's who ball on any court with a toughness to handle the outdoor elements.
Do We Recommend this Basketball?
Yes, we think it is pretty good. As far as rubber basketballs go, we both feel this one has been one of the best we have hooped with.
Pros
Tackskin Cover
Cool NBA look
Cons
$39.95 for a rubber basketball
Who Should get this Basketball?
We would suggest the causal player who only hoops outdoors get this ball. Bounce for your buck? Hooper's who want to spend their money in the right place on a ball that doesn't break the bank.
If you are someone who shoots around a few times a week at your local outdoor park to keep fit or have some fun, yes, you will be happy with this basketball.
It feels great, has amazing grip & comes with Tackskin. It has a good look to its' design and should last the causal player quite a while.
If you pay the recommended retail price you have not wasted your money, but we still suggest looking for a sale.
From a Proud Authentic Series Outdoor Basketball Owner
We asked Ryan who purchased this basketball what he thought about it and this is what he said "I love this ball! This is the best outdoor basketball ive ever had. The Tackskin cover is awesome. I want to buy another one to replace this one when I wear it out"
Thankfully we talked him out of buying a second one as a back up. As we are reviewing as many basketballs as possible. We plan to find Ryan a replacement basketball in future when the times come. For now, enjoy your Authentic Series Outdoor Basketball.
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