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Optimized Baden Contender Composite Basketball for Indoor/Outdoor Usage Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.3
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Description of Optimized Baden Contender Composite Basketball for Indoor/Outdoor Usage

CONTENDER - Whether you’re hooping in the gym or on the blacktop this indoor/outdoor basketball has the toughness you expect out of a street ball with the soft touch of an indoor gamer. DESIGN - This ball comes with Baden’s Performance Composite Cover providing excellent grip, consistency, and longevity. PERFECTION - Symmetrical design for a perfectly balanced ball while its wide panel configuration eliminates lumps which prevent inconsistent bounces and turnovers. ADVANTAGE - The Contender comes with our Recessed Stealth Soft-Valve System which provides the best air retention in the game and comes fully inflated. Spend less time maintaining your ball and more time putting up shots. AVAILABLE - Intermediate (28.5 in) and Official (29.5 in) sizes. For optimal performance, additional inflation may be required. Ball pump not included.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

This ball has very good coverage - great feel and bounce

this ball has really good coverage - great feel and jump up. My only complaint would be that the case wears out quickly when you use it outdoors. However, I think to get that feel you'll probably have to make some compromises on the harshness of the finish.

Pros
  • PERFECTION - symmetrical design for a perfectly balanced ball and its wide panel configuration eliminates clumps that prevent intermittent bounces and flips
Cons
  • It doesn't all fit

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great ball for outdoor activities, suitable for playing basketball

my child likes it. It's well made and by outdoor ball standards it's really good. I rarely play outdoors so I've never needed a good outdoor ball, but I will say that the ball you play is IMPORTANT. Get a good one and don't skimp. This is a beautiful ball and comes in some cool colors. I recommend it.

Pros
  • DESIGN. This ball features a Baden Performance Composite coating for superior grip, strength and durability.
Cons
  • boring packaging

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not reliable at all and started leaking after 3 months

I only play 2-3 times a week for about 30 minutes. It barely lasted 3 months and now it has a slow leak that won't hold air through the night. The clutch was fine at its peak but started to wear out after a few weeks. Too sticky so it holds too much mud and becomes slippery within minutes of dribbling. For twice the price of Spalding NBA Street I was expecting at least one full outdoor season. Just buy a Street and replace it when the clutch wears out.

Pros
  • AVAILABLE - medium (28.5") and official (29.5") sizes
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good. unless the plates detach

This is a nice cheap indoor ball. But for some reason the edges of the panels on me lost their grip and started to unravel at the seams. Maybe it was because the ball was left in the car over the winter, or maybe it was deflated, I'm not entirely sure. In any case, I wouldn't call it a long-lasting ball. If anyone knows what the best adhesive is for repairs please let me know. The ball is still usable (I used tape in some places) but it needs to be replaced. So when you get that ball make sure…

Pros
  • Additional inflation may be required for optimal performance. Ball pump not included.
Cons
  • Minor problems