The Champion Indoor/Outdoor Basketball (Model SB1030) is a versatile, intermediate-sized composite basketball engineered for players, coaches, and organizations who demand reliable performance across both gym floors and outdoor courts. Constructed with a durable composite leather cover, this basketball delivers consistent grip and ball handling in various weather conditions and playing surfaces without the premium cost of genuine leather game balls. The intermediate size (28.5"–29" diameter) makes it ideal for youth leagues, women's competition, or developing players transitioning from youth to official size balls. The Traditional Orange with Black Lines colorway maintains classic basketball aesthetics with clear channel visibility for shooting alignment and spin recognition. Deep, wide channels enhance grip control for dribbling, passing, and shooting accuracy, while the butyl bladder retains air pressure through extended use. Ideal for middle school practice, recreational park games, driveway shooting sessions, or camp activities, this basketball offers accessible durability for multi-surface play.
Features:
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Composite leather cover provides durability for indoor and outdoor use
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Intermediate size (28.5"–29"D) suitable for youth and women's play
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Deep, wide channels enhance grip and ball control
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Butyl bladder construction maintains consistent air retention
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Traditional Orange with Black Lines for classic visibility
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Multi-surface performance on gym floors, asphalt, or concrete
Common Q&A's:
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What is the difference between intermediate size and official size basketballs?
Intermediate size (28.5"-29" circumference) is slightly smaller than official men's size (29.5"), making it easier for youth players and women to grip, shoot, and control. This size is standard for women's high school, collegiate, and professional play, as well as boys' ages 12 and under. -
How does composite leather compare to rubber or genuine leather basketballs?
Composite leather offers superior grip and feel compared to rubber outdoor balls, while providing better durability and weather resistance than genuine leather, which requires indoor-only use and break-in periods. This hybrid material balances performance and longevity for recreational and practice use. -
Is this basketball ready to use out of the package or does it require inflation?
The basketball ships partially inflated for protection during transit and will require inflation to proper pressure (7.5-8.5 PSI) before use. A standard needle pump (not included) is necessary for inflation and periodic pressure maintenance.
- Activity:
- Basketball
- Lifestyle Fit:
- Basketball Players
- Age Group:
- Youth
- Gender:
- Unisex
