Is this ball an original Spalding?
1658647
I don't know what original Spalding means, but its a Spalding and my son plays on a concrete court and the ball is worth the price to me. I have bought 3 of them over the years. Concrete just wears out any ball the way my son plays.
1622811
I don't think so but I am only sayinh that because the one my client gave me several years ago is an original and there is a significant difference in way materials feel and look. That being said, I really have no idea if it's same material only " improved" or something.
735534
I'm not the manufacturer of these bouncing balls, but it is highly unlikely that they are made from natural latex rubber. Most bounce balls are made from a material called "Zectron", which was created in the 60's and used for the Wham-O Super-balls.
1516105
No it is not a knockoff.. that's what I was worried about too. It's heavy duty and very well made.
1972084
Yes it is hollow and a 'spauldeen' stick ball... actually a Spaldine tennis ball without the 'fur' cover my research showed. Bill
1465187
don't think it's a remake, looks original, its a great racket. My only word of advise is to make sure you have someone in the area that will restring an 03. Some places don't like restringing 03s.
1217334
As I understand it, not the same ball NBA plays, though your cost is due to it being a true leather ball with the specs of NBA. I've never played with a true NBA ball, so can't tell you the difference, but there are many reviews by those who have a good idea. Search the ones that gave the ball the lowest ratings, and you will find the answers to that question.
1851925
Yes, it is..... It might look a little different than what is shown on TV, but that is only because they have Equipment Managers that "work" on the ball prior to the game to make it a little more tackified.... but when you get this ball, you'll wish that you never wasted the $25-30 you payed for a replica, and instead opted for this authentic ball.... I love mines, and only play with it on the grass!!!!!!!!
1752501
This is as far as I know a factory first ball. I have purchased several "solutions" and they have been very satisfactory. The latest has the Final Four logo on it and as far as I know is authentic.
871952
I honestly don't know. There is no "made in" information on it. But, if it is, it's the best piece of workmanship I've seen come out of there. Hence, my tendency would be to think it is not.
1169510
Yes, I emailed the company and this ball is made of BPA-free and phthalate-free materials.
722748
I cannot tell you they are genuine. However, I have carefully compared them to the original today and they are identical in every way. Color, assembly method, materials, stiffness and dimensions all appear the same. There are no markings on the original that sets it apart from these. Hope that helps.
245952
No, it is the original. Just that the production is in China. All the steel is still German steel. No problems at all so far with these. Absolutely awesome cookware.
1295284
No its not a genuine original, but it is still a considerably decent quality piece. Its not the snap on screw in type. I had to take it to a professional to assemble it and it cost me $100.
5189
I bought mine directly from Amazon and it was the wooden balls on black frame. The balls are a generic wood stained to look like the original's walnut.
1972085
The Spalding is hollow and bounces higher than any ball you have seen. The pinky does not seem to be hollow. It is heavier and very hard to squeeze. The Spaldine as we called it was the only ball we played with as a kid.
878826
I purchased it on Amazon, but yes this is the original product sold on the Wen site. Or at least it appears to be, I could be fooled but it looks genuine.