Spalding Never Flat Outdoor Official Size Basketball

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Product Description The Spalding NeverFlat Basketball with Pressure Retention Technologies is guaranteed to stay fully inflated for at least 1 year--up to 10 times longer than traditional basketballs. Built for outdoors play, this ball features PU coated composite leather construction for durability with skived channels for improved feel and grip. The NeverFlat ball's Pressure Retention Technologies combine to significantly decrease both air seepage out of the bladder and leakage from the valve, so that the ball is ready for play whenever you are. Pressure Retention Technologies: Construction: New membrane technology tightens the natural pores in the bladder to improve pressure retention. This exclusive technology is specifically designed to repel the air mixture molecules. Construction: New membrane technology tightens the natural pores in the bladder to improve pressure retention. This exclusive technology is specifically designed to repel the air mixture molecules. Valve: A specially designed valve with cap eliminates leaks and keeps dirt out. Valve: A specially designed valve with cap eliminates leaks and keeps dirt out. Proprietary NitroFlate: Proprietary NitroFlate molecules are injected into the ball, forming a protective barrier against air seepage. About Spalding A Division of Russell Brands, LLC, Spalding is now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. 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 volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of Pop Warner. In addition to being the leading producer and marketer of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls, Spalding produces softballs under the Dudley brand. Proprietary NitroFlate: Proprietary NitroFlate molecules are injected into the ball, forming a protective barrier against air seepage. About Spalding A Division of Russell Brands, LLC, Spalding is now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. 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 volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of Pop Warner. In addition to being the leading producer and marketer of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls, Spalding produces softballs under the Dudley brand. Amazon.com 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. The Never Flat basketball measures 29.5 inches in diameter, although a 28.5-inch version is available. 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. Buying Guide spalding basketball size guide There are core sizes for basketballs: Size 5, Size 6 and Size 7. The size you require depends on the age of the player concerned and also the sex of the player. A size 5 basketball , is designed for players up to age 9. The ball has a circumference of 27.75" and weighs approximately 18oz. A size 6 basketball , is designed for players between the ages of 9 to 12. This is also the ball specified for Women. The ball has a circumference of 28.5" and weighs approximately 20oz. A size 7 basketball , is designed for all male players, 13 years and above. The ball has a circumference of 29.5" and weighs 22oz. See more