Spalding TF Model M Official Leather Indoor Game Basketball - 28.5"

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I prefer this leather basketball over my Wilson NBA leather basketball. Even though my Wilson ball is broken in already the leather TF ball is better to me before even broken in. I can't wait for my TF ball to be game ready. Spalding please get the NBA contract back. The former NBA leather basketballs that were made by Spalding were amazing. I'm hoping my TF is like that when worn in.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didnt seem right to go with any other Brand of Basketball. All 12 balls work pretty sweet with the Spalding Arena Renegade hoop too! And it was made in Iowa. Thanks Spalding. RWH from Cedar Falls

I played a lot of basketball in my day so I colleci basketballs from various levels. I've also coached and refereed at professional level and I tell you I've just begin to break this ball in and honestly it's in a class of its own. In comparison to the Wilson Official NBA ball and the original Spalding NBA ball the Model M takes less time to break in. The more use the more "grippier" the handle gets. It also allows for absolute control of your jump shot for shooters. You can easily see and feel the difference when this ball goes through the net versus other balls. Really super wet net snaps. This is your favorite shooters favorite ball. With all that said I don't want to take away from the handle because it's gets real saucey the more you break it in. This ball is a must for real hoopers and worth every penny!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was dissapointed at first, but the more you start using the ball and as the ball start breaking in, the ball is becoming better and better, to the point where you dont go back to other balls. Best ball on the market period.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wanted the TF-1000 platinum edition. Best ball I ever had. Can't find it. Help.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This basketball is as good as it gets, best of the best. The Genuine Leather delivers top notch feel and consistency from ball handling to shooting it truly becomes an extension of your hand. I've done about 5 workouts with it so far and it's just starting to break in but even now the glide, grip and feel are all 9. The ball will be perfect in another 5 workouts which is a much shorter break in time than the old NBA Game Ball. TF Model No. M is worth every penny. I will be buying one for my son & daughter and another coupe for me so please keep them in stock! It came a little over inflated IMO, my only criticism lol.

Good for sweaty hands. Rarely had to add air to 28.5" The 29.5" needs air once a week and the leather quickly started peeling off. Looks like thin leather glued on rubber. We never used outdoors

We were super excited to have this as our game ball and just when it was about to break in, it stopped holding air. We got 1 tournament out of this ball. Not high quality

Am I the only one with this issue? The leather is peeling from the seams. I have the Wilson game ball and out of the 4 I have none have leather issues.

I bought this basketball because I grew up using them. These basketballs used to last for years and now I purchased one about a year ago for my son and the leather started to come apart in the first few months. I give Spaulding credit they did issue me a new basketball but within about 6 months the replacement did the same thing. The leather is starting to peel. I was under the impression that genuine leather basketballs lasted for years but now they are just made cheap and are overpriced. I wish these companies still produced the same quality as they once did.