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Spalding Rookie Gear Basketball | 
| Brand: Spalding
Category: Sports
Buy New: $17.99 - $31.59
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Rating: 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 28197
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9 x 8
MPN: 74-281
Model: SPLD-01
UPC: 029321742819
EAN: 0029321742819
ASIN: B001CI571Q
Release Date: June 15, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Weighs 25 percent less than standard youth-sized balls | | • | Helps to improve shot mechanics and dribbling technique | | • | Playing with a lighter ball also helps build confidence | | • | Made from high-performance composite leather, for soft, grippy feel | | • | Specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under |
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Product Description
Specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under. Weighing 25 % less than standard youth-sized balls, this ball is designed to help kids shoot and rebound more easily and successfully. Playing with a lighter ball will help build confidence and enable learning of sound fundamental skills. 27.5" in diameter and is made from high-performance composite leather, which provides leather-like softness and superior grip. For use indoors or outdoors.
Amazon.com Product Description
Introduce your child to the fast-paced action of hoops with Spalding's Rookie Gear Basketball, which is specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under. Weighing 25 percent less than standard youth-sized balls, this Rookie Gear ball is designed to help your child shoot and rebound more easily and successfully right out of the gate. Parents and coaches can immediately notice improvements in shot mechanics and dribbling technique, as well as increased confidence rebounding a lighter ball. Playing with a lighter ball will help build confidence and enable learning of sound fundamental skills to keep them active and playing the game for years to come. The ball measures 27.5 inches in diameter and is made from high-performance composite leather, which provides leather-like softness and superior grip. It can be used either indoors or outdoors. About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.
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| Customer Reviews:
Great ball! January 12, 2010
Gary Nobles (Reston, VA)
This ball is the perfect weight for kids just moving up to the full-size basketball net. Helps build confidence because they can throw it higher and actually make some baskets. Doesn't take long to be able to do the same with a regular youth-sized ball. All the neighbor kids love using this ball!
Perfect ball for 4-6 year olds November 9, 2009
R. L. Lackey
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the ball in Summer '09 for my 3 year old because I was going to enroll him in the local buddy basketball league for 4-6 year old and I wanted to get a head start on his form. This is the perfect ball for that age group and should really be considered as the standard ball for leagues that service that age group. This ball weighs 25% less than standard youth basketballs which enables the youngest ballplayers to shoot in a manner than more closely resembles the style of shot that the will use later in their careers. If anyone has ever noticed how most young players shoot a basketball they have noticed that the put the ball next to their ear and fling moreso than shoot the basketball and it ends up going off to the side. This ball allows them to keep a more natural shot. In summary, I think that this a great new type basketball for the youth market and feel like you will see more and more leagues adopt it. I give it a 10 out of 10.
JanGilbert April 21, 2009
Jan Gilbert (Savannah, GA)
My 7 and 5 year-old granddaughters love this item and it's just the right size for their hands.
Nice Basketball April 1, 2009
Artman (Phila,Pa.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this for my 6 year old daughter as she was starting a basketball program at her school.Perfect fit for smaller hands as it is not as big and or heavy as an official ball.My daughter just LOVES the "rainbow" colors of the ball.This is well made and except for this size feels and plays like a REAL basketball.Recommended.
Grandad is a hero March 4, 2009
Hal 9000 (Sunny Phoenix)
Bought this for my one of my grand daughters. She loves it...though maybe not as much as her dad, who I fear has appropriated it for his driveway basketball.
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