The NBA Introduces New Game Ball

[Gamma Ray]

From Gizmodo.net:

The National Basketball Association has announced an improved Official Game Ball that will debut in the 2006-07 NBA basketball season, the first time the official ball has been changed in 35 years and only the second time in 60 seasons. Instead of the traditional eight panels of leather sewn together, now it's constructed of two interlocking cross-shaped panels of microfiber composite material, which doesn't need the break-in period needed by currently-used leather balls.

Spalding says its "Cross Traxxion" technology makes the ball easier to grip, more consistent from ball to ball than the old leather style, and also better able to resist moisture buildup. The $100 high-tech ball will be available online at the beginning of the NBA basketball season in October. A basketball for $100? Mkay.

-Charlie White

 

[Darthphere]

Wow, thats fruity.

 

[U.S War Machine]

Looks kinda funny but I prefer the one they have now. I was shooting with one before I really liked the feel of it.

 

[Immortalfire]

That's totally spam

 

[Gamma Ray]

Looks kinda funny but I prefer the one they have now. I was shooting with one before I really liked the feel of it.

If the price goes down I'd like to get one to try out.

 

[Zaed]

Dont like it.

Stop messing with our balls!

 

[Slipknot]

Yeah... looks a bit too bright. I liked the old one.

 

[THWIP*]

Wow, thats fruity.

YEAH.......KINDA LIKE AN ORANGE.

 

[Kipobe]

Am I the only one who likes it? People never liked it when they changed over from the darker, more leathery ones with less grips, but I'd of hated to have that in the league today

 

[Gamma Ray]

I like that it's only two pieces. Its design seems very intelligent. That's why I want to try one out.

 

[user123456789]

A basketball for $100? Mkay.

 

[Tangled Web]

I like the old one. I hope they don't do this to the NCAA basketball.