What's the difference of the ball feel of the old one and this one? I know the old one was leather and this one is composite or something? But, what's the difference to the feel of it? And which one has more grip?
the new one is better at handling and gripping. They just improved the whole thing so its easier. It looks good to me I am going to buy it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">NBA Unveils New Game Ball For 2006-07 28th June, 2006 - 2:28 pm Associated Press - Sure, the shooting in the NBA might improve. David Stern sees another benefit to the league's new official game ball, though. As the commissioner joked Wednesday, now his signature gets to go on the ball twice. That is just one of the changes on the new game ball, which was unveiled by league and Spalding officials at a news conference at the NBA Store and will be put into use at the start of the 2006-07 season. The biggest, and most important, difference is that the ball is no longer leather. Instead, it's made of a microfiber composite that allows for a much better and more consistent grip. The ability to grip the leather was a driving reason behind the first change to the ball in more than 35 years. [READ]</div> Source
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">That is just one of the changes on the new game ball, which was unveiled by league and Spalding officials at a news conference at the NBA Store and will be put into use at the start of the 2006-07 season. The biggest, and most important, difference is that the ball is no longer leather. Instead, it's made of a microfiber composite that allows for a much better and more consistent grip. The ability to grip the leather was a driving reason behind the first change to the ball in more than 35 years. "That really became a challenge, particularly when the ball was wet," said executive vice president of operations Stu Jackson. Jackson said the ball was tested at the 2005 All-Star game and predraft camp. The league then asked Spalding to make some changes, and it was brought back for more testing at this year's All-Star game and in the Development League. Most players will be familiar with the feel of the new ball. Stern pointed out that leather balls were no longer used at the high school or collegiate level, and Jackson estimated that "99 percent" of the league's players grew up using only a composite ball. "This is another step as we all work together to improve the game of basketball," Stern said. Gone also is the old eight-panel design, replaced by one featuring two panels -- each bearing the signature "David J. Stern." Boston Celtics All-Star Paul Pierce and former NBA player Kenny Smith both pointed to the inconsistencies of a leather ball, which they said needed to be broken in before it felt right. Plus, the feel of the balls differed from arena to arena. Every one of the balls should now feel, grip and bounce the same. "Maybe I can cut down on my turnovers next year," Pierce said.</div> Source
Let me take a wild guess, they are going to have a limited edition run of these new balls, that come in the Black Box?
Wow and didn`t Stern want to save the whole Black Box thing till tonight. I dunno, I kinda like the look of the ball now...
I read that this new ball is made of a microfibre composite that is easier to grip. I guess that kind of contradicts that article's claim that the new ball "bobbles out of touch."
I think it looks ugly to be honest....it looks like theres a spider-web around it. But i must say, thats a pretty kick-ass box
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting olskoolFunktitude:</div><div class="quote_post">think how many teams are gonna have to change their logos logos now to accomidate the stupid new ball</div> im not following you here?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheFreshPrince:</div><div class="quote_post">im not following you here?</div>A bunch of teams have a ball as part of the logo....Like these: He's saying that they'll have to change the logo so the ball in it looks like the ball they actually use.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">A bunch of teams have a ball as part of the logo....Like these: He's saying that they'll have to change the logo so the ball in it looks like the ball they actually use.</div> He wants his signature on all the team logos.
Introducing the NBA's New Game Ball I'm not sure if this was posted already, but NBA's having a new ball. It looks very comfy and easy to shoot with. I'm getting excited about next season already. http://www.nba.com/news/blackbox_060628.html
Yeah theres a topic about this already, some one made it right before the draft. The new ball does look nice, however I didnt think there was a need for a change.
