Product Description
High-performance composite cover with an excellent grip and a soft feel.
Features
- Size 7
Useful tips & Maintenance
CLEANING THE BALLS
For synthetic leather and rubber balls, these simple tips will extend the life of the ball. After using the ball, wipe it with a damp or slightly wet cloth. Wipe the surface of the ball with a clean, damp cloth. Finally, dry or bounce the ball on a clean, dry towel. Never let the ball dry in the sun.
For all materials, leather, synthetic leather or rubber, if the ball has mud stains, wash it with water, and once washed, let the ball air dry in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sunlight.
HOW TO INFLATE A BALL
It is quite possible that you receive your ball deflated, so you will need a pump or compressor with a specific needle to inflate it correctly. To check if it has the required air pressure, drop the ball from a height of 1.80 m onto a wooden floor, until the bounce reaches a height between 1.20 and 1.40 m. Inflate your balls regularly.
All balls, to a greater or lesser extent, lose air, so before training or starting the match, all balls that will be part of the game should be checked and their pressure controlled. For this, you can use either a pressure gauge or a ball inflation compressor equipped with a pressure gauge.
Tip: When buying a ball, dip the needle in glycerin; this will help keep the air in the ball while making it easier to insert the needle for inflation.
The valves of the balls can dry out, this does not mean they are in bad condition, but it makes the sealing less effective, so the ball loses air more quickly. This can be corrected simply by making the valve more elastic and sealing it better. To do this, just dip the inflation needle in glycerin, then insert and remove the needle several times in the valve. Repeat this several times so that the valve is well soaked in glycerin and regains its elasticity.
It is essential to know the inflation pressure - basketballs typically require a pressure of 0.55 bar - to maximize their lifespan. Furthermore, a detail that many are unaware of and is essential, is to wet the needle before inflating.
On Spalding balls, the American pressure measurement = 8PSI is indicated in the external code of each ball in its various sizes, which is equivalent to 0.551 bar.
TREATMENT OF BALLS
Leather and composite balls are meant to be played on indoor courts, and rubber balls outdoors. There are composite balls suitable for both surfaces, but outdoors, rubber is recommended.
Many of the problems related to the ball are due to misuse; a basketball is not a football, it's made to bounce and not to be kicked.
Hitting corners of any kind or walls also affects the durability of the ball, causing dents and edges.
It is advisable to alternate the balls during training to increase their durability.
The lifespan of the ball depends on its continuous use and maintenance; the wear of the balls on its surface is one example, a ball can last a year or 6 months depending on these factors.
