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Pros & Cons
Pros
Balden elite has the perfect weight, right bounce, and excellent grip. The leather is very soft and doesn't feel slippery when your hand is wet. It takes a little to break in, but once you do the grip is sensational.
I wish it were a lil less expensive but its the best ball i have ever used for coaching high school. Unfortunately, the other brands have lowered their quality, either due to production outsourcing or simply lack of interest in the basketball market.
I dislike leading with that, but this one is a no-brainer. I love that they are not as common as the evo ball so they stand out more. Much better than the wilson ev.
This ball is terrific. It's not the first time we’ve purchased this same ball. The ball is super under rated.
My 12 yo son loves this ball and all the other kids in practice always want to use it, too. I only play indoors and when i'm practicing my shot this is my go-to ball. I do this because the ball will get softer over time if you don't over-inflate it.
Highlights
Quality
Nice thick feeling leather is easy to grip and doesn’t get too slippery
These are high quality great grip and durable
The ball loses air quickly not sure if i received a defective ball but i have to pump it before every use
I’ve used it 5 days a week for two months mostly indoors and it shows minimal wear
Price
Get this ball and add it to your collection especially if it is on sale
I watched tons of youtube reviews and one day the baden elite popped up on my amazon feed for 49
This ball is pricey but you get what you pay for
Great ball but the price has gone up by 13 25 since 2018
Shipping
It came shipped pumped up perfectly and hasnt lost air yet
Its official size it came super fast
Product came quicker than i thought it would and item was delivered as described
Packaging/appearance
My daughter opened the box and was super excited
Competitiveness
It’s so soft and just feels like it’s better quality than comparable brands
I play a lot of basketball—the baden elite is arguably the best basketball on the market and a great value at its pricepoint
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Its better then the evolution at a better price point
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- This product had a total of 1,557 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 11 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ball is durable i have used it on an outdoor smooth court but it really wont fair well with constant outdoor play
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do this because the ball actually will get softer over time if you dont overinflate it which will make it seem harder
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So let me be clear i would not recommend anyone else playing on outdoor court it is a true indoor ball and using it outdoor too much will damage it and quickly lose its gripair and tack but if you must use it outdoor only do it on rare occasions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The ball is super tacky out the bag when you roll the ball on the court you can hear how sticky it is
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also i have relatively small hands for a guy and i can easily palm the ball when my hands are dry
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The wilson feels heavier than this ball and the evo nxt feels lighter or slightly the same so its somewhere in between when it comes to weight
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is a relatively soft ball compared to most indoor and outdoor balls
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
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 except the baden is more tacky i mean like sticky if you buy it brand new
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