Does this ball have the actual leather feel or is it the plasticy feel? Local sporting good stores seem to have the ball with more plasticy feel..
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Feels like...pleather :-) Honestly, it plays and feels good, much like the old Spaulding Gold's we enjoyed back in the day. Very controllable on serve and serve receive. It's a bit round (no clearly defined panels) for hand setting, but its got just enough texture to prevent spinning out the hand without feeling awkward. We have bags of balls, including several leather Wilson AVP's, but we use these synthetic ones the most for grass court ball because any moisture in the grass won't faze them at all. True story, we lost one of these in a bush a year ago. Just recently found it. It's been outside in the weather for a full year (SoCal weather, not too harsh), and it's perfectly fine and we still play with it. It's a bit faded compared to a newer one, but the ball surface is exactly the same. Amazing really.
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It's doesn't feel like an old leather ball but has a good feel. Quickly broken in and they're perfect. I like mine set at the low end, psi of 2.5
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The ball (a synthetic) feels very much like leather and plays as such. I find it easy to serve and bump.
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Maggie, the 'plasticy feel' ball you are referring to is the Wilson AVP Replica ball. Everyone of these I've seen at various big box stores has the work 'Replica' on the box and on the ball. They also cost only about $15 dollars. This is the 'Real' Wilson AVP composite ball that everyone wants to play with and its always more than twice the price of the plastic replica.
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The ball comes with a protective coating that wears off quickly. After that, it is leather all the way. I personally like the way it feels. It is round and hold air. It ages more gracefully than the Spaldings and does not get as stiff, heavy, or hard. This purchase was my third Wilson and my group has gone through more than 10 since the switch.
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The leather quality is good. It looks and feels real instead of the genuine imitation stuff.
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The case I purchased was the pink leopard and it feels as if it's a plastic like vinyl. So if you're ok with it not being leather than it's a great case for you.
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No. This ball can be used indoors or outside. If you are on a school team or are very serious about playing ball then you may want to eventually purchase a leather ball which is a little heavier and gives you the feel of authentic game play.
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The ball is made of a vinyl. Feel is very similar to a regular beach ball, but it is a heavier gauge material.
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To me it's real leather and it feels like real leather...very happy with product.
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Its not really leather but a felt like of it. It's bendable and its hasn't flaked or cracked on my uncle. I gave it as a gift to my uncle and he's dropped it several of times and looks brand new still.
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My husband loves this ball. Not sure about the others but this replaced his nice leather ball that was lost last year and he's been very happy with it.
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Its bonded leather. Looks ok, feels ok. After my cat scratched it, it became obvious it wasn't anything but bonded leather. At least its not plastic.
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It feels like a hard plastic but it is made out of leather. Does that makes sense?
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To me it's soft...I had a hard plastic front this does not. It's a soft leather not a vinyl. Just so you know I can't feel it when I have it on it's very comfortable
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feels like leather but not sure. i love it though if that helps. worth it for the price and i would definitely buy again if i have to
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it is made of plastic, it will feel sticky. pay attention to the exercise not the feel of the ball.
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I'm not exactly a pro bowler and nearly had a stroke when I saw the price tags on the bowling balls in the pro shop. I really like this ball because the price was extremely reasonable and (to me) it has a good "feel" to it. I felt it was a good purchase. Hope this helps.
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It has a rubberized feel to it. In the places that are worn from being in my pocket, it feels more slick/hard plastic.
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It seems like real leather to me. If it is not, it is a very effective looking & feeling fake leather. I have previously returned other products that were "bonded leather" that looked and felt fake - this does not feel like that. The leather seems to be very durable, and has softened since I received it. The underside of the flap (and inside) are covered with a felt lining that is stitched and attached to the leather. I have had this for only about 4 months, but I use it almost every day for my insulin pump. If it tears or rips, I will definitely purchase another one of these.
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Feels good but don't think real leather. No smell at all and I love it. Also get lots of compliments.