Basketballs/ Shoes

[Doobie]

So, I'm buying a new basketball since my last one got lost in PA. My last ball was a Wilson Revolution, and it was awesome, but it was more of an indoor ball then an outdoor one. Any suggestions? What basketballs do you use?

This was my last ball.

By sael13 at 2012-02-28

And my older hyperdunks have had their run. No grip on the bottom anymore so I decided to order a new pair. What sneakers you guys wear to ball?


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Those are the sneakers I ordered, the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk 2011. I can't wait to put them on.

[Andrew]

Spalding Neverflat, Indoor/Outdoor.



Also picked up a pair of Jordan Iso IIs a couple of months back.

[Sideshow Bob]

My ball is going on 5yrs old the grip of it worn out..

My newest shoes i ball...I use these for indoor

I use these for outdoor...Had em since the summer of 2010...

[[Q]]

I am a very very big fan of the Jet Evolution ball... that's the ball they used in my high school games. i loved the feel, and it was just the right amount of grip. i have 2 balls, one for inside and one for outside, and that would be the ball of choice for me inside but i have the Wave ball with the extra grooves in it, since the store i went to didnt have the evolution

Wilson makes a very good ball

and shoes?? how abouT the Hyperfuse Linsanity edition?

[benji]

[JaoSming]

Its made out of a fuckin' tire.

The one I got, for $3 @ Target years ago, never held air, but it's still cool.

So waste $10, right now. http://www.amazon.com/Baden-X-Tread-Off ... B0025STH86

[Patr1ck]

Seriously,




My air force ones have a "tec tuff" surface that is supposed to prevent scratches and other wear and tear

[Oznogrd]

when i picked up ball again after college the league i played in had just switched to a microfiber ball from old style spaldings. Hated the microfiber ball the whole itme. always felt like it was slicing my fingers open after a few minutes. I got used to it and it became part of the game but i'd steer clear of it if i ever got back into it and my league wasnt using it.

[J@3]

My basketball shoes are a pair of Reebok Pumps from the early 90's that I found online brand new. Not so new now but still.

[Martti.]

Use it for outdoor play only :



And the new shoes I got :

[Stress Fracture]

Come on, benji.

Using Molten brand balls when playing. Just like this:



Hard to tell what kind because I'm using the one the school has.

[eda]

Is this still alive?
I had Addidas Crazy Light, but had to return them and get my money back after 11 months of use.
I have not yet decided on the brand nor the model of the shoes I am going to get...I guess I will have to try on each and every shoe there is.
What should I have in mind when getting the new shoes?

[Andrew]

It's obviously been a few months since it was active, but an on-topic bump like yours that continues the discussion is certainly fine.

How did you get your money back after wearing the shoes for 11 months?

[[Q]]

looking for some new inexpensive mid-top shoes. any ideas? nike, prefereably

[eda]

Well Andrew, when I bought them (here in Lithuania), I was said they have 24 months warranty. And, as I said, after about 10 months they started to tear right here:

And it was getting bigger until the moment there was a hole. I don't ususally buy expensive shoes (they were about $160 back then in Lithuania) and I was very disappointed. Called them and they said, yes bring the shoes, we'll get an ADDIDAS representative who will tell if the shoe will be replaced or the money given back.
So, I just went there and ,to my surprise, they just gave me the money back. I was pleasantly surprised It appeared I was the first one to return this model in back.

[Andrew]

Fair enough. That's a pretty generous guarantee and return policy, given that sports shoes can obviously wear out much quicker than that through heavy use and sustain damage through no fault of the manufacturer. Good deal for you though and good on them for honouring the policy.

[IronMike]

My one and only basketball, the indoor outdoor one

My newest shoes (got it on sale lol) the jordan fly 23s red colorway

[eda]

Fair enough. That's a pretty generous guarantee and return policy, given that sports shoes can obviously wear out much quicker than that through heavy use and sustain damage through no fault of the manufacturer. Good deal for you though and good on them for honouring the policy.

Yeah, I got lucky this time.
Besides, I played only twice a week indoors, not heavy use I think.

[Andrew]

That's still fairly frequent use but if they've got a 24 month guarantee, the expectation is obviously there that they'll hold up a little better.