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Full Size, NBA Spalding Never Flat Composite Indoor/Outdoor Basketball.
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Spalding's Never Flat basketball is the first-ever ball with proprietary pressure retention technologies guaranteed to hold air up to 10 times longer than traditional basketballs. Traditional basketballs lose air on a consistent basis, resulting in a ball that falls out of official game ball specification within a few months. Spalding's Never Flat ball utilizes exclusive full-ball construction technologies to dramatically increase pressure retention. 
New membrane technology tightens the natural pores in the bladder to improve pressure retention. This exclusive technology is specifically designed to repel the air mixture molecules.. | A new membrane and NitroFlate air technology virtually eliminates air's ability to escape. This new membrane technology tightens the natural pores in the ball's bladder to improve pressure retention. In addition, proprietary NitroFlate molecules are injected into the ball, forming a protective barrier against air seepage. It also features a redesigned valve with cap to eliminate leaks and keep dirt out. This official-sized ball provides consistent NBA Game Ball bounce height for at least one year. It's made from high-performance composite leather, which provides leather-like softness and superior grip. About Spalding
As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and the official football of the Arena Football League (AFL) and Pop Warner.
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It just a PLUG, you CAN pump it up!
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While the "neverflat" claim seems to be more marketing then anything, it is possible to put air in the ball! The plug that covers the air hole can be pulled out with a pliers! Put the needle in and pump it up, it's not rocket science, I just did this yesterday. You can even put the plug back in!
I like the ball, happy with the purchase. Don't be scared off by the the people who bought a new basketball because they didn't pull out a simple plug.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-12-06
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The ball says NEVER FLAT.
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I am aware that the guarantee is for a year, however I am overseas in the very tropical Okinawa, Japan and this ball didn't last me a month. The weather here is very humid and very hot, the ball began leaking by the second week and by the end of the month it was unusable. Sending it in to get be replaced just isn't worth the hassle. I was very disappointed in this ball. I poked a hole in the cap covering the pump insert portion, then it hit me... the ball says NEVER FLAT! Someone once told me never say NEVER (let alone put it on a product). I should have known better, but that's what I get for trying to find a better ball. Some things are just good the way they are.
In short, buy a normal ball that can be pumped up and save yourself some hassle and the cash you're eventually going to fork out for a new ball.
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-11-24
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Best Basketball
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I played basketball almost everyday outside with this ball for 2 years before it started becoming a little flat. Yes, you can inflate it. Remove the little plug and pump it up like any other basketball. This is the best basketball I've ever had in my life, and I'm very picky about what kind of balls I play with because basketball is my main sport. The texture and material is great, especially for outdoor use. If you're going to buy a basketball, this is no doubt the one you need to get.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-17
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awesome
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this basketball is awesome. you CAN add air to it. take out the plug with pliers, and pump air into the ball or deflate it.so for the people that think you cant inflate it you have to THINK. your'e not a caveman.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-06-24
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Went Flat in a Week
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Ours went flat within a week of getting it, apparently from a nail hole. I believe a neighborhood prankster took the label "Never Flat" as a challenge. Regardless of that, if it is advertised as "Never Flat," I believe it should be able to withstand a puncture and still hold air. It might be better for driveway courts to remove the words "Never Flat" from the ball.
Rating:
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-05-03
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