WILSON NCAA Solution Game Ball Basketball

I was really excited about getting the item. Paying less than half price for an official ball used for NCAA Championships, what a deal! I waited until I got to the gym before even taken it out of the box, boy was I disappointed! The quality of the ball was poor, you could see and feel the glue they used to put it together. You constantly feel the rough edges when using the ball. No way they would allow this item in this condition to be played with in a championship game of any sort. Upon further examination I also notice that the ball isn't like the ball in the picture. Everything is there but the words, "INDOOR(WILSON SYMBOL)GAME BALL". I am having the feeling I was sent a reject game ball! I am going to what was my first choice from the beginning, the Spaulding TF-1000. I have played with the Wilson Evolution, thought this ball would be like it. I let the original higher price fool me. Stay away from this item!

This is a great basketball but I have to admit it does not last as long as the TF-1000. I organize 2 runs a week for 3 hours. We use this ball about 6 hours a week. In bout 3-4 months the ball has no grip. We play indoor only. It's definitely taken a beating and has lots of cuts and scuffs in it. I have a TF-1000 that is over a year old and it still has better grip than the 6 month old Wilson. Don't get me wrong, this ball is amazing. The weight and balance is slightly better than the TF-1000 but I deducted 1 star for the fact that the grip didn't last as long as the similar product.

i was so stoked at first when i got this ball, only to realize that it didn't feel like how it was supposed to. i already tested this ball out at my local sports store to get a feel for it and to buy it on amazon for way cheaper. first thing that struck out to me was the feel of the ball. feels like all the other generic ncaa indoor/outdoor balls. they use some cheap glossy material to make it seem 'moisture absorbent.' after that first clue that led to me skepticism, i compared the ball to the picture. the logo is off and the 'solution game ball' wasn't where it was supposed to be. i mean if you're going to sell some knockoff, at least make it believable.

This is a higher quality ball than the evolution but whenever there is a choice between the two at the gym, people always choose the evolution. Probably because they are used to it. This ball has a better feel, but the evolution isn't far behind. If you only have 1 ball at your gym, choose this one, but don't expect people to pick it over the evolution. You'll be using it for warmups only.

This is actually a question to Amazon:I just ordered one for $38 and it arrived yesterday.It does not look exactly the same as the picture shown on the Amazon website.It does not have the "INDOOR [W] GAME BALL" label under the Wilson logo.Is it really the solution game ball ?? Or did I just bought an imitation ? Wilson NCAA Solution Game Ball Basketball

Must have a bad ball, it keeps deflating. This is my second one, first time with this issue.

Just stop reading and get this ball now.It's so good, this is the only ball we use at the game, but it does not take the center piece: you don't even notice the ball while playing, as in that it is this special ball. But everyone notices immediately when someone switches the ball with any of the tons of different ones we have at the game, and want this one in the game back. We only play indoor, so I can't say anything about outdoor performance.So, really, get this ball. You won't be disappointed.

This ball has excellent grip, even after extended play. It also has just the right balance. After buying it, it is always chosen as the game ball for my rec league. It is more vivid orange than most high quality balls which was a little alarming to me at first, but the quality more than made up for the color. I looked at a lot of different basketballs before deciding on this one, but I am so glad I went with this in the end!