Spalding 64-452 NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (28.5)

by Spalding

Product Features

• Indoor/outdoor composite leather basketball
• Deep channel design for better dribble control
• Foam backing under the full-ball pebbling for precise ball handling
• Official NBA size and weight
• Intermediate play size 28.5 inches

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Spalding 64-452 Zi/O Excel is a pure example of everything an indoor/outdoor basketball should be. The official ball of the NBA, it meets all stringent official size and weight specifications. The composite leather construction features the addition of a foam backing under the full ball pebbling to make handling even more precise. The deep channel design is 30 percent deeper for even better grip and dribble control. The ball has an intermediate size of 28.5 inches.

Product Description

The SPALDING composite leather basketball offers a cover material and design tested to perform at the highest level. The new SPALDING Zi/O Excel basketball is an example of what the ultimate indoor/outdoor basketball should be¿a high performance ball with industry leading Zi/O composite cover, full ball pebbling, foam back construction and NBA brand.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009VELE6
• Item model number: 64-452
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,887 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Fan Shop > Sports Equipment > Basketball Equipment > Basketballs
  • #19 in Sports & Outdoors > Team Sports > Basketball > Basketballs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...When You Want The Best, October 10, 2010

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Ambergris "John Thomas" (New England.....USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spalding 64-452 NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (28.5) (Sports)

I bought this very same basketball 2 years ago for my nephew who is really into the sport. It was his birthday and I didn't have any idea what else to get him. He had a lot of basketballs, but as everyone knows that is into this stuff, there is a huge price range for just about all sports equipment, no matter what it is. You can get by with a lot cheaper budget when you have too. His basketballs were mostly economy ones he had picked up locally. Not bad, but definitely now like the look, feel, and bounce of this baby. It may be pricier than most, but is most positively the best quality basketball either I, or my nephew has ever held. As soon as I picked it up and bounced it a few times, I wanted it, regardless of the price. It's as solid and tough as a basketball can be, and makes a pronounced tight flattened sound upon hitting the court, (or asphalt). Its grip and performance is superior in every respect. To be honest, I was quite surprised at the difference such quality made actually playing with it. My nephew took to using it all time, and now two years later it looks little worse for the wear. The outside "pimples" are barely noticeably worn. And it is still has the great feel and tight bounce. There is no doubt that one can get by with a much cheaper ball for back yard play. The price and quality of this ball is not needed in many cases. On the other hand, if you are interested in holding and playing with the very best, I highly recommend this Spalding NBA. I have never felt anything with a better quality before or since. It's well worth the hefty price tag in that respect...

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good ball, April 29, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Spalding 64-452 NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (28.5) (Sports)

This is a really good ball. I play basketball a lot and this ball is very high quality and is good for both indoors and outdoors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice feel, November 8, 2011

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John Van Uden (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spalding 64-452 NBA Zi/O Excel Basketball (28.5) (Sports)

This is an excellent indoor/outdoor ball. I bought it a year ago for my son who plays basketball year-round, and I use it when we play together. It is as good as any of the 20 or so balls I've had over the years of playing and coaching. It is softer with a better feel than most outdoor balls, with a pseudo-leather texture and grip. It's not quite as good of a feel as an expensive indoor leather ball, but those balls would be ruined by outdoor play. It has held up well over the year of abuse. I don't know of a better indoor/outdoor ball, regardless of cost.