Do the lights & batteries change the weight, balance or bounciness of the ball compared to regular basketballs?
1886333
I don't think they do. It's really well-made and it bounces like a regular outdoor basketball.
1886334
I didn't think so. It bounced quite well. I was honestly surprised by the quality.
1886335
Just like you can buy different levels of quality basketballs, this one would not compare to the one NBA uses. However, it is better than many youth basketballs. My 14 year old son is one of the better players on his basketball team and it doesn't negatively impact his shooting.
1083513
No, it changes according to the temperature. And actually the light in mine stopped working just over a month after I got it...so I wasn't able to return it.
1497422
Good question. I really don't like this device, but the short answer is....it might. It's just annoying. As I said the review, the balls get stuck in the shoot and they don't really come out in a predictable rhythm. Of course that's fine, since the idea is to stride and load and be ready for any type or speed of pitch. The ball does drop fast. Feel free to email me if you have more questions. I coach HS JV in Ohio. kclar@hawken.edu
1893011
There are counterbalance springs in the joints and the round disks act like slip clutches. There is an tension adjuster on the joint next to the light. It just stays where you move it.
852791
Not sure if it's the same ball as the other toys, but yes, it does light up! I think it may come apart to insert a new battery but I am not sure which type of battery.
869687
I don't know I got it for my friend for christmas and she hasn't used it yet. I think if you look more into the ben wa balls you could find probably heavier weights.
403107
They are just cheap button cell batteries. It takes 3 batteries for each ball. We have been using them as nightlights in our kid's rooms, and we occasionally forget they are on, so we are going through batteries faster than I thought. We have had them for about 6 weeks now and I have replaced the batteries in each of the balls once.
68598
my daughter filled the base with water They use a lighter ball than a regular basketball. The weight is in the back. They love it.. You can also fill the base with sand if you prefer
397718
No, the helium is very light. Does not add much weight at all but only charges battery to 80%. I have had to warranty it already though.
604236
Essentially no, the light and arm reposition easily, and overbalance the light plastic base.If you install the 3 AAA batteries, this is improved, but it still does not "stand" easily.
1777512
Everything you said and a pump for the balls. i have it in my garage/man cave and it holds pretty well with dunking and across the room shots. However, the balls are a bit too rubbery and bouncy. Other than that a solid product.
144155
"static"???? Not sure what you mean about that.The ones I received were square cubes, not round balls like the picture shows. There was a button on the bottom that turns it on, if you keep pressing it, it will go thru the different colors and then there is one where it will change the colors.
479871
The Ball feels like it has a more thick consistency, but isn't heavy. It stays inflated better than ones I have purchased from Target. I really don't feel like it is weighted. (I don't think it is heavy when picking it up)
1522242
None, it works by gravity. There is a slight elevation which makes the ball roll back to you.
80071
Yes it is. it is an ordinary beach ball. It has a light mechanism inside of it that turns on when you bounce the ball very hard. The BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH THIS LIGHT is that it doesn't go off if you bounce it again. It doesn't turn off at all until its battery runs out. And then it truly is JUST a beach ball except that the light mechanism is heavy so it will always weight at one point and even just throwing the thing is all wobbly. No good for catch and no good for vollyball in the pool at night, if you were thinking of it. Otherwise it is novel! Good for red white and blue holidays or starry new years. Waiting for the ball to drop.
1541843
Yes it is as ridgid as a basketball. Feels just like a basketball only heavier.
1334116
It does, it came twisted and taped to about half its size, but it only took about three hours to get to its regular size and shape. I just put it flat the floor until it rounded out. But don't force the connector too soon, if it is sunny out you can put it in sunlight and the hoop will reshape faster. HOWEVER, I don't recommend this hoop, the weight is extremely uneven, and the lights are definitely not impressive...mine was returned after the first day. You could try Colorado Hula Hoops, they have selection of LEDs in this same price range.