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Baden Elite

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,567 ratings

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Orange

Brand Baden
Material Microfiber
Color Orange
Age Range (Description) Adult
Item Weight 1 Pounds

About this item

  • ELITE - Baden’s Elite basketball with a moisture grip gives you superior ball control throughout your game. You can only achieve Perfection by designing for athletes, using the best raw materials, and paying attention to every detail
  • DESIGN - The Elite’s proprietary composite microfiber cover provides superior grip and tack for optimum basketball control. Its patented Cushion Control Technology (CCT) creates a softer feel, truer bounce, and longer life
  • ADVANTAGE - This is a basketball that you can trust from the inside out. Whether you’re putting in hours practicing your free throws, passes, or draining three’s, this ball will help you reach your full potential on the court
  • AVAILABLE - Intermediate Size 6 (28.5”) and Official Size 7 (29.5”), NFHS Approved and Ships Fully inflated

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Baden's Perfection Elite Game Basketball

The Elite Basketball is our top-of-the-line game basketball. Every detail was designed with the athlete in mind using premium materials, making the Elite Basketball truly the king-of-the court.

Features

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The advanced microfiber cover has the perfect balance of tack and softness for maximum playability. It doesn’t absorb moisture so you can maintain your grip on the ball.

Our unique symmetrical panel construction spaces out the panels so you’ll get a more even feel anywhere on the ball and it provides a more consistent bounce.

Our recessed Stealth Valve makes the valve nearly undetectable so you won’t feel the valve no matter where you touch the ball during play.

perfection elite baden game basketball official size 29.5 nfhs

perfection elite baden game basketball official size 29.5 nfhs

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Intermediate size 28.5" basketball. For women and girls age 12 & up and boys age 12-14.

Game quality build and approved for NFHS. Perfect for women's college, high school and club basketball game play age 12 & up. Also for boys age 12-14.

For indoor play on a court.

Game quality microfiber cover material that provides a high tack grip.

Product Description

The Baden Elite Indoor Game Basketball is our Top-Of-The-Line composite leather basketball in which Baden's dedicated the last 30 years to perfecting. Baden designed this ball specifically for the Elite player looking for a premium indoor basketball that maximizes consistency and playability. You'll immediately feel the difference the first time you pick up this basketball versus the competitions. The Elite's proprietary, advanced microfiber cover creates the perfect tack that won't absorb moisture, gain weight or discolor like many other basketballs on the market. To ensure you'll never get a bad bounce, we've engineered the basketball with our patented Cushion Control Technology (CCT). This patented technology embeds thousands of tiny air cells in the ball's carcass. The ball also comes with our Stealth Soft-Valve System (SSS), which reduces the amount of exposed rubber from the valve stem and softens the entire valve panel. The Elite Indoor Basketball is also the only basketball on the market with a true symmetrical design giving the ball perfect balance and consistency. The Elite is approved by the (NFHS) and is the official basketball of many AAU leagues and numerous state high-school associations across the country

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,567 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the grip, quality and bounce of the basketball. For example, they mention it's got the right feel, bounce and size. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and air pressure.

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190 customers mention189 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the recreation ball. They mention that it has a soft feel, good grip, and is a good shooter's ball. Some say that it's good enough to be a game ball, and that it is wonderful for indoor use.

"For About $20 less than an Evolution, this feels Pretty much the same. Nice, thick feeling leather is easy to grip and doesn’t get too slippery...." Read more

"...This is the best indoor basketball from the $1-150 range." Read more

"...Nike elite, I chose this and I'm happy with the decision, no flaws on this ball at all. I'll be ordering the elite pro Max next.👍..." Read more

"These are by far the best indoor balls you can buy!" Read more

116 customers mention109 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the feel of the ball. For example, they mention it has a very soft feel, perfect feel to the fingertips, and the tacky feel is awesome. They also say the cushioned paneling is perfect for ball handling and dribbling, and that the leather is very soft and doesn't feel slippery when your hand is wet. Customers also appreciate the weight and bounce just feel right.

"...Nice, thick feeling leather is easy to grip and doesn’t get too slippery. Classic sphere shape you expect...." Read more

"...Also, the feel is way softer, and more comfortable. This is hugely noticeable, and recommended to people with smaller hands...." Read more

"...It has a good soft feel to the ball with good grip. The weight and bounce just feel right...." Read more

"...It is a relatively soft ball compared to most indoor and outdoor balls...." Read more

113 customers mention93 positive20 negative

Customers like the grip of the recreation ball. They say it has the right feel, texture, bounce, symmetry, weight, and size.

"...Nice, thick feeling leather is easy to grip and doesn’t get too slippery. Classic sphere shape you expect...." Read more

"...It has a good soft feel to the ball with good grip. The weight and bounce just feel right...." Read more

"Very nice grip and quality basketball" Read more

"...The grip is great. I can almost palm this ball but not quite. If I can palm the ball it's generally stickier than it should be...." Read more

94 customers mention69 positive25 negative

Customers like the durability of the recreation ball. They mention it's well constructed, built to last, and has exceptional quality. Some say that the ball retains air well and shows minimal wear. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and quality of the product.

"...I’ve used it 5 days a week for two months mostly indoors and it shows minimal wear. So far, so good." Read more

"...I am recently on my 3rd purchase in all that time.Ball is durable I have used it on an outdoor smooth court but it really won't fair..." Read more

"...There really is no breaking it in. It pretty much stays the same throughout the duration of its use...." Read more

"...You will hate it again after it's broken out, as it wears out quickly compared to the composite balls like the Evolution..." Read more

64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the basketball. They say it's better than anything in its price range, excellent, and worth purchasing. Customers also say it is great out of the box and wonderful.

"...Not the most expensive ball but not the cheapest." Read more

"...Great value under $100." Read more

"...At $47, the price is great for a ball of this quality. The TF-1000, Wave, EVO, The Rock & others usually cost between $60 - $85 each...." Read more

"...The Baden Perfection Elite Series is a wonderful, quality indoor basketball. The outside leather is smooth and retains a great grip while dribbling...." Read more

37 customers mention32 positive5 negative

Customers like the bounce of the recreation ball. They mention it has a good bounce, and doesn't ricochet off the rim.

"...The ball bounces better, and has a better reaction and predictability when it's bouncing off the glass, or the rim...." Read more

"...Oh yeah,It has a good bounce...." Read more

"...3. Donsn't ricochet off the rim- the ball tends to act more consistently when hitting the rim or backboard...." Read more

"...Definitely impressed. Came filled & haven't had to pump it since. Great bounce and float with shot. Amazing grip...." Read more

27 customers mention10 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the air pressure of the recreation ball. Some mention that it maintains air pressure, while others say that it loses air quickly.

"The ball loses air quickly, not sure if I received a defective ball but I have to pump it before every use. Even just a day after...." Read more

"...It has a perfect feel to the fingertips, keeps its pressure perfectly, and dribbles flawlessly...." Read more

"...My only and biggest frustration with it is that it doesn’t hold air well...." Read more

"...good shooters ballCons-- will not keep air longer than 1 day after only owning 3 months and less than 10..." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the recreation ball. Some mention it has a nice weight and feel, while others say it feels a bit heavier than most balls.

"...He describes it as having terrific grip and perfect weight. This is an indoor ball. It would NOT last long outside...." Read more

"...It did feel a bit heavier than most balls...." Read more

"...In comparison to the evolution, the ball feels a little lighter..and it has a softer feel compared to the evolution...." Read more

"...Balden Elite has the perfect weight, right bounce, and excellent grip. Durability is exceptional...." Read more

Best basketball you can buy
5 Stars
Best basketball you can buy
I bought the Baden Elite basketball for my daughter three years ago when she was playing recreational league basketball in the fall, school basketball in the winter, and select basketball in the spring and summer. In the last two years my daughter has been training or playing about 5-6 days a week, with about 20-30 hours of practice per week. It is incredible how well this basketball has held up over the past three years. About every 4 or 5 months, I clean the ball with a leather brush, using a mixture of Woolite and water. After I remove the dirt and grime, rinse, and dry the ball, I apply Leather Master's leather cream and let the ball sit overnight. In the morning, I wipe off the excess with a damp towel so the ball isn't slick. This, along with only playing on indoor courts, has allowed the ball to remain relatively new looking after three years. I am including a picture of the ball after three years of pretty heavy use.When I bought the ball, it had a definite sticky feel to it. After a few uses, the stickiness goes away and the ball feels great. This is the ball that most of my daughter's teams have wanted to use during practices because it has such great feel and balance. I have used the Wilson Evolution tons of times, and it just doesn't compare in my opinion. I do have to add air to the ball about every third week so this ball does lose some air over time.If you are on the fence about this ball and any other, I'd highly recommend getting the Baden Elite.
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Cliente de Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor balon
Reviewed in Mexico on May 14, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Underdog!
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2016
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