Will this basketball hold up on an outdoor court?
1108790
I would not recommend using any indoor ball outdoors, especially this one. It'll tear up and won't be as nice using it indoors. If you need an outdoor ball, it's really better to go with a rubber ball.
1108791
I would not use it on an outdoor court. I bought this ball for our grandson who is 16 years old and a pretty good basketball player I might say! He uses an outdoor ball like a Wilson basketball for the outside. The Baden ball is used at all the High School and middle schools in Central Illinois because they are that good of a ball. Our grandsons just love the feel and handle of this basketball. It is one of the best balls out there for the indoors not outdoors.
863736
I live in Northern KY, and we see all 4 seasons here, and our hoop looks like the day I put it up. I would say it holds up very well to weather.
1315231
You could use it outdoors. The concrete may scratch the wheels. It is an awesome toy. Played with a lot in our house.
1478683
I don't think it would hold up well outside. It is very well built/designed but I believe it was intended for inside use. It may do okay on a covered patio that was sheltered from the weather or it might do okay if you lived in a very dry area with little precipitation, but even in direct sun contact, I think the quality would go down quickly. We have it inside and we have loved it. Great toy! Hape products are impressive
1292184
Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
806784
Yes, it will last well outside. Remember that you have to attach it to the floor, or some other surface to hold it down in use.
2084271
With a ball like this the beauty is in the detail. With the price your paying trust me you don't o want to spoil the fabrics upon a first outdoor game. Rubber basketballs are best for outdoors. Leather like this should be worshiped are kept for indoors play only.
78266
I only use mine for playing basketball indoors, so I have no idea if they will hold up under the conditions you plan to subject them to. I find them to be great for indoor use.
1297519
Hi Missy...I would say yes, unless you are looking for the professional type goal. We use ours on a concrete slab in front of our garage and it has worked very well for us. It's very durable and can take the hard hits against the backboard with no problem. We chose to use water and antifreeze in lieu of sand and it has sustained the cold and snow this past winter. Still looks new and doesn't bend over with your shots! We shot baskets today and would recommend this product if you're looking for a basic goal and basket. Love it!
1559674
We haven't tried dunking yet (the kids are too young) but we think the hoop will last through high school. Its a solid backboard, sturdy, but the rim will bend if a high schooler hangs on it.
400219
I think, (and I don't know since I haven't used it) as long as you are careful about the surface you roll the ball on you should be all right. If you are playing around outside you are going to be picking up lots of random "bad bits" anyway, so careful handling and cleaning should keep it fine for use.
296171
Yes, the product is hard enough to dribble basketball on. Pretty sturdy and easy to maintain. I recommend it.
293088
Definitely not. It would stand up fine but any time a ball is kicked at it the rebounder will fall over, it's very lightweight.
923666
I don't think it would work outside..it may rust. Plus the basket itself is not real big.
217552
Yes! We have owned for nearly a year and it has held up nicely! It was bought for my 3-year-old son and he loves it. We have caught him sitting and standing on it and it shows no sign of wear. He doesn't use the ball shooter much, but even that has withstood our son. No issues with pin setter either. Yes, durable :)
973338
My son, who is 7, has been using it regulary on a combination of indoor and outdoor courts. By regularly, I mean two one hour practices per week plus clincs lasting from 2 to 3 hours once a week. I think it is intended for indoor courts but has worked fine so far without any issues on outdoor courts. However, please note that the ball has been put to less than 6 months of use so I can't say that it has really withstood the test of time. Still, it is an outstanding ball and, even though it is pricey, I would buy one again.
1916277
My son thinks it may be durable enough. He has used this goal as an 8th grader and is now a 9th grader and still uses it. He is concerned about dry rotting as it sits outside all the time. We tie wrapped the net to the frame for more durability.