So they say they've extensively tested these balls for bounce and grip, but I wonder how a new surface would affect the dynamics of alleyoops or court-long passes. If the new surface is, in fact, more grippy, doesn't that mean more surface area for air interaction and a slowdown in how far it'll travel, or a difference in how spin is affected?
<div class="quote_poster">HiRez Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">So they say they've extensively tested these balls for bounce and grip, but I wonder how a new surface would affect the dynamics of alleyoops or court-long passes. If the new surface is, in fact, more grippy, doesn't that mean more surface area for air interaction and a slowdown in how far it'll travel, or a difference in how spin is affected?</div> Probably, but I'm guessing it'll be minimal. Stern's goal with the new ball is not to match the performance of the previous one, but to provide consistency. No two leather balls are the same, but all composites will be alike in every way. Well according to Stern.
