Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

I started learning basketball with Molten leather balls and developed a real soft spot for their engineering. They handle well, have a good weight, are real supple but still firm.

After only two days of breaking in its feel nice and soft, and I think molten did a good with the cushioning, the flatter pebble design, more surface area between the inseams and their great composite leather. All in all in a great ball for indoors, YES ONLY INDOORS.

Despite the fact the its and indoor outdoor ball, it gets scuffed up quickly outside (rough surfaces). Another con is that the rubber between the inseams had a lot of bumps which wasn't a big deal but a surprise since the quality of their full leather ball was superb.

TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WORRIED ABOUT SIZE,

OFFICIALLY THIS BALL IS BETWEEN 749 millimeters (mm) and 780 mm in circumference WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 29.48 TO 30.71 inches. I'VE Compared my ball to an official size NBA and it was about the same so those who complained, probably got the short end of the stick, happens with any other ball. Its just quality control which molten does a pretty good job with because its FIBA Approved
heres a quote from wiki regarding FIBA APPROVED BALL

"The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has very strict criteria for its certified basketballs: The ball must be size 7, bear the name of the manufacturer and a serial number. It must be made of either genuine or artificial/synthetic leather and must be free of toxic materials and materials which may cause allergic reactions, and must also be free of heavy metals and AZO colours, though FIBA does not specify a specific colour for the ball. It must be between 749 millimetres (mm) and 780 mm in circumference, it must bounce at least 1300 mm when dropped from a height of 1800 mm on a hard surface with a mass of more than 1 ton, and it must weigh between 567 grams (g) and 650 g. The ball must also pass a battery of rigorous tests: a fatigue test where it is bounced 20,000 times at a reference pressure without leaking any air, and then perform to specification when dropped from the reference height (1800 mm); a heat test where it is stored in a room for 7 days at 70 degrees Celsius and show no difference in appearance or performance; a valve test where a dry inflation needle is inserted into the ball 100 times and the ball must not show any leakage afterwards; and a friction test where the outer surface must match or exceed friction requirements or perform to the testers' satisfaction in a practice game. The manufacturer of the ball must have been certified by FIBA, which entails submitting balls for testing and paying a $3,000 testing fee, paying $13,000 per year in licensing fees, and printing the FIBA logo on each ball. Any manufacturer may submit for testing and certification"

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Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

It will not be long before this is the internationally used basketball

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

Great ball for those who like the International Ball size! This is not a regular NBA size ball. It's slightly smaller, and I think slightly firmer. Great grip and great fun for our group that uses an International Ball.

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

its genial, i like it

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

Everything about this ball is great except for the size. I talked to Molten Inc. and they said the ball is supposedly regulation size, but that it runs on the "smaller side" of the size limits. So if you order this Mens ball, don't be surprised when you pull it out of the box and it looks like a Womens basketball. -If only it was true size!

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

I use this ball practicing and playing outdoors. so far it hasnt shown any signs of wearing, it retains air okay, and has a good feel coming off of my fingertips. Good all around

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

Great gift for my nephew!!!

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

i like this ball. nice color too and affordable prize.

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

This is a great ball for both indoor and outdoor play. Good bounce. Great feel. Very pleased with the handling. It's only been about a month so I can't attest to the ball's durability, but it still looks like new. If you didn't know the ball was composite, you'd swear it was leather. Also, compares favorably price wise to similar balls, but with a unique flair.

Comments about Molten GM7 FIBA Official Indoor/Outdoor Composite 29.5 Basketball:

I bring it to the park to play pick up with it and everyone is jealous! I have to keep my eye on it!