Wilson NCAA Game Replica Basketball vs. Spalding NBA Zi/O Indoor/Outdoor Basketball

[@StreetballStrategies]

Which basketball do you like better? Ball up!

[@ayokbbeats95]

using the NBA Tarmak one rn

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@ayokbbeats95 How do you like it?

[@ayokbbeats95]

@@StreetballStrategies i mean its a 20 dollar ball, not the best one but it's okay, any good names for outdoor balls?

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@ayokbbeats95 My current favorite is that Spalding NBA Street ball.

[@ayokbbeats95]

@@StreetballStrategies does it feel like an indoor ball?

[@wooshywoosh7959]

I like how you talk to the comment section bro, nice review btw definitely helped me keep it up !

[@StreetballStrategies]

Thank you! Glad I could help.

[@iRorik]

I just received my order for the Wilson Ncaa ball and I love the feel of it. I would like to see a comparison with the Molten 4000 series ball. Regards

[@johnjoysabale9255]

Great review! The Zio kinda feel weird when dribbling outdoors and feels like im dribbling indoors coz it sounds and feels hard.

[@StreetballStrategies]

Thanks. It can definitely take some getting used to.

[@rizakayan]

Very good review, i was thinking of Spalding zio, but this changed my mind. What i need is a durable indoor/outdoor ball which is gonna be used in streetball. But i need the ball that comes to feeling of the tf1000 quality. And advices other than this ncaa. Any update on those after months playing outdoors? I need the best grip and feel of the quality.

[@StreetballStrategies]

After a few months with the Zi/o, I must say that I am not impressed. As far as advice goes, the only two composite basketballs that I have tested so far have been these two balls. I far prefer the NCAA ball, but since you’re not interested in that basketball I don’t have any other hands-on experience with any other composite balls yet, sorry.

[@rizakayan]

@@StreetballStrategies thanks. No ncaa replica is ony my list, i just can't find it in Turkey. Btw i got airjordan hyper grip. Still great after a few months. For outside it is great. I just want a softer composite ball.

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@rizakayan Sounds good. Good luck on finding the right ball.

[@brianng213]

Now Spalding Zio have 2022 version. So between with this one you are reviewing and new version 2022 which one i should buy?

[@StreetballStrategies]

I haven’t seen the 2022 version. On the Spalding website there’s two different versions of the ball but I’m not sure which one is the 2022 version and I’m not sure what the differences between the two are.

[@bryan-anthonyalberto4721]

@@StreetballStrategies the excel version has a softer feel to it and better durability

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@bryan-anthonyalberto4721 Sounds good. I wasn’t very impressed with the original.

[@MonarchGuy974]

Who has had any of these balls for more than 8 months playing outdoors? Are they still grippy? I can't find a single ball that maintains its grippiness for years playing on concrete like the Nike True Grip (RIP).

[@StreetballStrategies]

Rubber balls are not meant to last for years.

[@MonarchGuy974]

@@StreetballStrategies I thought they were composite leather?

[@StreetballStrategies]

My mistake, sorry. Yes, they are composite. Either way, most basketballs are not gonna last multiple years. It depends on your own personal usage. I’ve had balls that have lasted years but they do lose the majority of their grip over time. Composite basketballs can definitely suffer from this because of whatever leather properties they possess.

[@theclaw4415]

Hello, hope you reply. Which one is better for outdoor NCAA Replica or Street Phantom?

[@StreetballStrategies]

For outdoor, I’d say the Phantom.

[@theclaw4415]

@@StreetballStrategies Thanks

[@JudahMaccabee_]

If it doesn't bounce , just pump more air in until it does. But don't over-do it

[@StreetballStrategies]

I appreciate the advice lol

[@prisielcas824]

Hi, it's a WILSON EVO NXT REPLICA BASKETBALL please? Thx for the vid, helps me a lot.

[@StreetballStrategies]

Thanks.

[@chunkyfireball8098]

Love the vids man. Can you review the Nike Versa Tack 8P ball in the future?

[@StreetballStrategies]

Thanks! I’ll add that ball to the list.

[@cojkaan5340]

Hi! Im planning to buy Wilson NCAA Game Replica. But i wonder if the ball will not bounce well. Does every Wilson NCAA Game Replica bball have same problem as urs or..? Thanks in advance.

[@StreetballStrategies]

It seems to be sporadic problem. Odds are that your ball will bounce fine. I had to return mine.

[@cojkaan5340]

​@@StreetballStrategies Thanks for answering. So basically if my ball bounce well in the store then my ball will bounce great in the outdoor?

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@cojkaan5340 Yes, you should be good to go. 👍🏼

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@cojkaan5340 any update? Did you get this ball and try it out?

[@edgarojeda9288]

I have one and no problem with bounce feels pretty good and grippy and its mainly my outdoor ball

[@Cobratate723]

do you recommend getting indoor/outdoor basketball or getting an indoor basketball and outdoor basketball? because i play indoor and outdoor. Thank you

[@StreetballStrategies]

If you can afford two quality balls then buy both. Otherwise, get one good, quality indoor/outdoor ball.

[@Cobratate723]

@@StreetballStrategies which quality ball should i get ? the Wilson or Spalding? (based on the video)

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@Cobratate723 I prefer the Wilson.

[@Cobratate723]

@@StreetballStrategies thank you 🙏.

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@Cobratate723 You’re welcome.

[@davidponce3237]

Do you know the Wilson NCAA replica game ball red white and blue color ?

[@StreetballStrategies]

I think I’ve seen pictures of it. I assume it’s the same as the original just with different colored panels.

[@davidponce3237]

Do you like red white and blue basketball ?

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@davidponce3237 I prefer orange.

[@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223]

I always play in rough concrete, do you recommend the wilson?

[@StreetballStrategies]

If you’re ok with taking the chance that the Wilson might break down sooner than you would like. I haven’t tested the ball’s endurance over a long period of time, especially on rough concrete. If it’s a risk you’re willing to take, the Wilson is a great ball. Otherwise, save your money and go with a rubber basketball.

[@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223]

@@StreetballStrategies you think it could last six months at least? If it could i want to know wich ball feels the best

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223 I think the Wilson ball feels noticeably better. But it depends how much you use it. I think for the price, six months is a reasonable amount of time for it to last.

[@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223]

@@StreetballStrategies thank you so much man! Also have you tested the molten GM7X?

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223 You’re welcome. I have not tested that ball. I haven’t seen any Molten balls in my local stores but I’ve had a few requests for that basketball, so I’ll have to add it to my list.

[@billyidolrockstar522]

The Wilson its good for outdoors?

[@StreetballStrategies]

The Wilson is good for everything, including outdoors. How long the ball will last you outdoors is questionable.

[@popgeorgem]

The Wilson has a very nice grip but unfortunately the bounce is the downside. No matter how much air you pump in it, it just doesn't jump as the others. And that's affecting the dribbling capabilities.

[@StreetballStrategies]

Seems to be a common problem.

[@popgeorgem]

@@StreetballStrategies Can you recommend a ball for outdoors with a grip as good as the Wilson but which bounces properly? I was considering the Molten BG3800 but its issue with the size put me off.

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@popgeorgem The only other composite ball I’ve reviewed is the Spalding Zi/O amzn.to/3alINyM but I’m not crazy about its grip. I would take my chance on the Wilson. amzn.to/3xdx0fa I would love to get another one. Make sure wherever you get it from has a good return policy, just in case.

[@vintage4000]

What is the best outdoor ball for rough concrete that you will recommend

[@StreetballStrategies]

Easily, it would be the Spalding NBA Street basketball.

[@vintage4000]

@@StreetballStrategies Thank you❤

[@viet3904]

Hey man which is the best outdoor and indoor ball for ya? I don’t care about the price between I just want the best one

[@StreetballStrategies]

Definitely the Wilson ball in this video.

[@enanebres6481]

Go Wilson

[@StreetballStrategies]

I agree.

[@davidponce3237]

Do you know Javier Dunk ?

[@StreetballStrategies]

No.

[@davidponce3237]

Wich ball wins ?

[@StreetballStrategies]

Wilson, easily.

[@jerrytam2513]

Wilson legend vs replica

[@StreetballStrategies]

Haven't used the Legend, sorry.

[@davidponce3237]

The Wilson NCAA replica game basketball is not heavy anymore

[@menace2societies]

I wish I could play in an empty court without a blazing hot sun

[@StreetballStrategies]

It has its advantages.

[@renatoruiz8534]

Grip channels are everything for me. I'll never buy a Spalding.

[@StreetballStrategies]

I don’t blame you.

[@tinex4576]

USE THE OFFICIAL GAME BALL NOT THE REPLICA ITS SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER DUDE

[@StreetballStrategies]

Even for outdoor use?

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

For outdoor use??

[@luismarin933]

No longer 30 dollars. BTW.

[@StreetballStrategies]

Yeah, prices fluctuating like crazy this year.

[@Benjamin_wong2024]

Nba

[@keithlove85]

This ball is Genuine composite .. LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@StreetballStrategies]

What’s so funny?

[@Zaycy]

@@StreetballStrategies composite leather is not real leather, so you are basically saying genuine synthetic leather or genuine fake leather

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@Zaycy Yeah, I often phrase things weirldly. My point was that the Zio ball feels like a bad version of a typical composite leather basketball. Not that it’s actually a leather ball. That’s my bad.

[@Zaycy]

@@StreetballStrategies makes sense

[@enanebres6481]

New Subscriber here

[@StreetballStrategies]

Great, welcome!

[@nopedope8485]

This is fake like no wilson and spalding have the same leather

[@StreetballStrategies]

Your “comment” is fake. At no point did I say the material of the balls were similar at all.

[@nopedope8485]

@@StreetballStrategies yes! Finally a creator replying this was a test for checking if creators answer and im surprised cool video!

[@StreetballStrategies]

@@nopedope8485 That’s sucks that nobody else answers, man. Thanks.