Baden Elite Indoor Game Basketball

Awesome ball! I'd say the best two balls out there are THIS ONE and the THE ROCK C2C Composite game ball. TBH I don't know which I'd choose between the two. I'd probably choose The Rock if I had had a gun to my head, but this one was only $39.99 on sale at Amazon, and The Rock was $64.00. It was a no-brainer to go with the Baden Elite with that kind of price difference. That said both balls are Awesome! They both put the Wilson Evolution to shame. Not really sure what everyone sees in the EVO. When I called Wilson to ask about this anomaly they told me that it's kind of a regional thing. They asked me where I lived, and when I said CA, they said, "Oh yeah, EVERYONE in CA get's the EVO". I'm thinking, "Why"? The Rock and the Baden Elite are both way better basketballs! If you can justify the cost, I'd say go with The Rock as a 1st option, and the Baden Elite as a second option. The Wilson EVO in my opinion is a 3 Star at best. I own the Wilson NCAA Official Indoor ball and that's a pretty good ball. I'd give it 4 stars. The indoor Spalding TF-1000 Classic is decent too.If I had to rank the top indoor composite balls out there this would be my ranking (Note: I'd only buy the top 3):1) The Rock C2C2) Baden Elite3) Wilson NCAA Tournament Game BasketballHonorable Mention: Spalding TF-1000 Classic, Wilson Evolution**Ok, so after going to the gym and feeling THE ROCK C2C and the Baden Elite right next to each other, I've changed my tune. I now think the Baden Elite is the #1 ball...no joke. It's the best ball. New list Below:1) Baden Elite2) The Rock C2C3)Wilson NCAA Tournament Game Basketball

I have been using the Biden Elite for over 4 years now. I am recently on my 3rd purchase in all that time.Ball is durable and I have used it on an outdoor smooth court but I normally will due that to spend up the break-in time. I do this because the ball actually will get softer over time if you don't over-inflate it which will make it seem harder. However, I would not recommend anyone else doing this because it is a true indoor ball, and using it outdoor too much will damage it and quickly lose it's grip and tack but if you must use it outdoor only do it on rare occasions.The ball is super tacky out the bag when you roll the ball on the court you can hear how sticky it is. Also I have relatively small hands for a guy and I can easily palm the ball when my hand are dry.The ball is a perfect circle and the panels are evenly space which my give it a different feel than most are use to and maybe why some people feel it is smaller than normal but it measures at a true 29.5". It has a good bounce.The Wilson feels heavier than this ball and the Evo Nxt feels lighter so it somewhere in between when it comes to weight.It is a relatively soft ball compared to most indoor and outdoor balls. Its only rival would be The Wilson Evo and The Evo Nxt in my opinion because right out the box they are comparable with only a small difference in feel and testure oh except the Baden is 100% tackier, i mean like sticky if you buy it brand new but after playing with The Baden over time then will you start seeing the gap in feel it has from the WilsonI honestly dont know why some people mostly younger players are stick with only the Wilson Evo. I say play with them both as they both are great but I have played with both and let me tell you shooting this ball is a dream.I def. recommend but please purchase from an authorized reseller or directly from Biden to make sure you get the full exsperince.

I did a lot of research before buying this ball. I was not sure if I should get this ball, the evolution, or the rock ball. I have used the second two many times, but have only heard good things about the Baden ball. I am really happy with my choice and would recommend others to get this ball. The grip is very nice. It is pretty tacky the first time you use it, but within an hour or so it starts to break in. Also, it has a very soft feel. I have played with some balls that are rock hard, but not this one. If you are wondering what indoor ball to get, think no more. This ball is great and you will not regret buying it one bit.

I bought the Baden Elite basketball for my daughter three years ago when she was playing recreational league basketball in the fall, school basketball in the winter, and select basketball in the spring and summer. In the last two years my daughter has been training or playing about 5-6 days a week, with about 20-30 hours of practice per week. It is incredible how well this basketball has held up over the past three years. About every 4 or 5 months, I clean the ball with a leather brush, using a mixture of Woolite and water. After I remove the dirt and grime, rinse, and dry the ball, I apply Leather Master's leather cream and let the ball sit overnight. In the morning, I wipe off the excess with a damp towel so the ball isn't slick. This, along with only playing on indoor courts, has allowed the ball to remain relatively new looking after three years. I am including a picture of the ball after three years of pretty heavy use.When I bought the ball, it had a definite sticky feel to it. After a few uses, the stickiness goes away and the ball feels great. This is the ball that most of my daughter's teams have wanted to use during practices because it has such great feel and balance. I have used the Wilson Evolution tons of times, and it just doesn't compare in my opinion. I do have to add air to the ball about every third week so this ball does lose some air over time.If you are on the fence about this ball and any other, I'd highly recommend getting the Baden Elite.

Amazing understated ball. Better than Wilson Evolution and equal to if not better than the new Spalding TF - 1000! From the box, it's ready to use. No need to condition on the court. True grip and stickiness. Bounce and dribble are accurate. I would highly recommend this underdog of a ball to anyone. It constantly gets chosen for any rep games and everyone that tries it asks what kind of ball it is as it's feel is amazing.

Great great basketball, nice deep grooves. Wears well even for outdoor use on cement courts. Out of box it is very tacky or might even be sticky but it goes away after a few trips. Will definitely buy again

The ball feels great, looks great and comes inflated to proper pressure. The only issue with the ball is my buddies and I can’t get it to go through the hoop. The other teams seem to like the ball. Lots of threes and lobs. Must be A.I in the ball connected to the Tim Donaghy network shaving points and screwing my team over.

Excelente, creo que aun mejor que el wilson evolution y los molten GX.Excelente agarre, bote y textura. Lo compre a $430 y me arrepiento de no haber comprado mas.

First things first, this ball is out standing grip wise. The ball is ready for the court out of the box. This ball is seriously underrated. I will update this review as time flies.