Spalding 64-497 Official NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (Official Size)
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Manufacturer: SpaldingBrand: Spalding
Model: 64-497
Product features:
- Indoor/outdoor composite leather basketball
- Deep channel design for better dribble control
- Foam backing under the full-ball pebbling for precise ball handling
- Official NBA size and weight
- Official play size of 29.5 inches
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Sports reviews of Spalding 64-497 Official NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (Official Size)
Customer Review: A good indoor ball. Outdoor? Not so much.
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I've been looking for a basketball for a little while now. I wanted one with a good grip and a nice feel to it. I'd come down to choosing the Zi/O Excel or the TF1000. I ended up going with the Zi/O because it was billed an indoor/outdoor ball, while the TF1000 was just for indoors.
I ordered the ball and got it quickly from Amazon. Right from the start, I loved the ball's feel. The number of pebbles on each panel really help with grip and the deeper chanes between panels really help you with handling and control. I used it on an indoor gym first and it was great. It felt natural and running with it was fun. I thought I'd had a winner on my hands.
The next week I brought it to the park and played outside in a street court. Again it felt great. Playing on the street court gave the ball a different feel, not altogether unpleasant. I was happy again, but a few minutes after getting home I discovered that the panels had started to come loose and were starting to peel. I was very disappointed with that.
I had read reviews about the eventual problems the ball had with outdoor play, but I never thought it'd start to unravel, so to speak, after an hour and a half of outdoor play. Needless to say, I exchanged the ball and got a replacement from Amazon within a few days. I still like the ball, but I'll be saving it for indoor use only now.
Maybe Spalding should not market the Zi/O Excels as indoor/outdoors. It's just unacceptable. I'll probably be looking for an outdoor ball now, too. Preferably something of a similar quality..if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be very appreciative.
Description of Spalding 64-497 Official NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (Official Size)
The Spalding? NBA? Official Zi/O Excel indoor/outdoor composite basketball features a Zi/O composite leather cover, a foam-backed design and full ball pebbling for enhanced performance and feel. This ball is designed for competitive indoor/outdoor play.The Spalding 64-497 Zi/O Excel is a pure example of everything an indoor/outdoor basketball should be. The official ball of the NBA, it meets all stringent official size and weight specifications. The composite leather construction features the addition of a foam backing under the full ball pebbling to make handling even more precise. The deep channel design is 30 percent deeper for even better grip and dribble control. The ball has an official size of 29.5 inches.
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