I REALLY dig this ball. I didn't want to at first (just because I saw how popular it was already becoming) - but my GAWD. It's super soft, has a great feel coming off my fingers.
Okay I wasn't the only one feeling that same apprehension I see LOL. I couldn't agree more, it has an amazing feel, real nice off the shot, just takes some time adjusting to the bounce and dribble.
Great video. I watched your review and bought this basketball couple months ago. I like it. Its a nice ball. Joy to play. But there are two moments I would like to address, so other hoopers may find important: 1) initial in-store tackiness' of the ball goes away after like two days of playing. Then you are left with ball-specific moisture control system. Dry ball dry hands you do not have any tackiness - you cannt hold the ball with your palm. You could do that in store when purchased but the dream is now gone. When you warmup start playing, moisture increases , ball becomes grippy even tacky (like 70-80perecent of brand new in store tackiness still would want more, just to get that extra for more controlled easier one handed dunk), on a intense matchup, when moisture level goes even higher, ball tackiness reduces to mostly gone still maintaining nice touch and feel , maintains grip (grip is not tackiness) 2) the other issue i have with the ball is that it does not hold air . I have too re-check and re-pump it before playing. Not sure by now if it is because of valve or other issue.
Comments like these are why I make videos. I sometimes think that all the nerdy details I share mean nothing, then I read a comment like this one and realize there are a lot of basketball nerds out there like me. I love your first point, and I agree 1000%. I have heard issues about the valve from other people, I personally haven't had that issue but it could be because I don't use it as often.
@ja23productionz58 you been a true fan day 1. I always recognize your comments when they come through so I truly appreciate your support from the early vids to now. I remember the real ones!!
Comments like these help me a lot too. Sometimes I don't feel like doing this shit, but I remember these comments and I get up, go hoop, and come back and bring the truth to ya'll. I thank YOU for the motivation.
After using it for some time I must say it's a great ball all around but the quality is really poor. It's already started to peal on the seams all around the ball and you can feel that on the palm of the hand. I bought two of them on discount in Nike shop for about 70 euros and that's way to much for something that lasts for maybe a few months of playing. I have Molten ball that aged so well, after 20 years it's like this one but after few months of usage. If it was premium quality this would be my number 2 ball for all courts but this way it's a waste of money.
If you're using this on all courts, I would expect it to not last that long. This basketball is meant for mainly indoor courts, any outdoor play is going to rip the surface of it to shreds QUICK. Even with an indoor Molten you use it outdoors a few times it breaks it in, the Nike Elite Championship is not built like that.
Better or worse depends on the person honestly. Everyone has things they like/dislike about each so idk which is better. What I can say is if I had to rank them for my personal preference I'd go 1. Solution 2. Nike 3. Evolution but to be honest the Evolution is probably the easiest to use right away of the 3 choices.
I'll give you two answers: The best is a worn out indoor basketball like an old Evolution. I would use the Nike Elite TOURNAMENT basketball for a driveway.
@@Love2Hoop I think it’s accessibility with the Wilson evo every local sporting goods has it and you rarely see the Nike ball in stock. Thanks for the feedback 💯
The biggest difference is the surface of the basketball. The all-court is meant for outdoor use so the surface is tougher to deal with outdoor surfaces. The championship is meant for indoor so the surface is smoother and softer.
Ooow tough question: I would say that IT IS better than the tournament, 100%. Better than an Evolution... depends on how much you like the Evolution. I personally like it more than the evolution, but part of that is my play style so it's really personal preference.
GREAT QUESTION! I'm working on a Wilson NCAA EVO review, and Chris I was shocked at home similar it plays to the older Solution. Now granted, nothing beats the color of the solution, but this basketball has a lot of similarities to a FULLY WORN IN Solution. Hopefully I'll get that review out this week so you can check it out, but I plan on doing a comparison video between that and the Solution.
@@Love2Hoop this might be a dumb question but is the NCAA Evo better than the Evo NXT that first came out or is it the same ball? I have a hard time liking the Evo NXT because of how light and squishy it feels.
I'm a big fan of the championship. The bounce is probably the only thing you have to get used to not gonna lie. But once you figure that out the control, the feel, everything else is great.
The weather is getting better out here which means I'll have more outdoor basketball reviews. I don't want to give a review of a basketball in the rain you know 😂
Sure you could, and unlike other basketballs this one is alright outdoors. What I will say is that the softness won't last as long outdoors because those surfaces will scratch it off over time.
I've actually gone back to this basketball the last 2-3 weeks and it's been a great experience. Doesn't get as much turn down from other players as I thought.
My advice bro; do NOT expect Wilson Evolution vibes from this ball. This ball is actually wayyyy better you really have to give it time to adjust to if you’re super used to the evolution.
I would probably go witht he NCAA EVO because it'll get more play in open gyms and stuff like that. It's closer to the Evolution so the transition from that to an evolution will be easier. I personally LOVE the Nike, but you and I might be the only ones who do at the gym so it won't get as much play.
I saw this ball in person right now in my hometown Wuhan and it feels exactly like the Evo NXT with that soft freaking feel, I am not gonna buy that because I'll be aiming for that BG4500 which to me is a brilliant ball.
Molten 4500 is nothing special , its very slippery and not nearly as good as the old Molten balls like gg7x or gl7. Not to mention even older models that are legendary. For me even with quality problems this ball is a better buy than Molten 4500.
So what's funny is my brother in-law asked me for a few recommendations, and one of the basketballs he chose was the Adidas Pro and I didn't get a chance to try it out but the feel of it is REALLY nice. Reminds me a little bit of the Baden Elite basketballs, but a softer version.
@@Love2Hoop absolutely, I am an NAIA assistant and I get to tryout all these different balls we may see and I have become addicted to this adidas ball I keep the baden and nike ball on hand at all times as well but find myself using this adidas ball everytime I train. We use the spalding tf1000 at the institution I coach at but if I'm being honest that ball is horrible and I refuse to train with it
@@ironbearjku2233 OG TF-1000 was actually butter. Everything about it was..... better. But that was years and years ago. The Tk-1000 "classic" just doesn't feel the same. The precision and legacy are much better. Precision is basically Spalding's Evolution and the Legacy is their EVO Nxt.
@@I_am_Dad_Son yeah I played with the OG tf1000 growing up we used it all the way up until I graduated hs then the crappy evolution came out. Tf1000 legacy is trash we use it in the NAIA the precision isn't much better the 1000 classic is much better than those but nothing like the OG like you said. Right now the adidas pro 3.0 is the best ball out IMO its the ball my players choose to train with over the legacy the nike elite 8p 2.0 (those are the ones I always have with me) but at practice we stick to legacy since its the official NAIA ball right now
@@ironbearjku2233 Yea something about the OG TF1000.... It was like the perfect in between of synthetic and real leather feeling. I think Evolutions being so popular has kind of swayed people into wanting a super soft basketball. Don't get me wrong I like soft covers but I'm not sure how the "cushion cores" and what not sits with me if it truly artificially improves shot efficiency as advertised.
I REALLY dig this ball. I didn't want to at first (just because I saw how popular it was already becoming) - but my GAWD. It's super soft, has a great feel coming off my fingers.
Okay I wasn't the only one feeling that same apprehension I see LOL. I couldn't agree more, it has an amazing feel, real nice off the shot, just takes some time adjusting to the bounce and dribble.
Great video. I watched your review and bought this basketball couple months ago. I like it. Its a nice ball. Joy to play. But there are two moments I would like to address, so other hoopers may find important: 1) initial in-store tackiness' of the ball goes away after like two days of playing. Then you are left with ball-specific moisture control system. Dry ball dry hands you do not have any tackiness - you cannt hold the ball with your palm. You could do that in store when purchased but the dream is now gone. When you warmup start playing, moisture increases , ball becomes grippy even tacky (like 70-80perecent of brand new in store tackiness still would want more, just to get that extra for more controlled easier one handed dunk), on a intense matchup, when moisture level goes even higher, ball tackiness reduces to mostly gone still maintaining nice touch and feel , maintains grip (grip is not tackiness) 2) the other issue i have with the ball is that it does not hold air . I have too re-check and re-pump it before playing. Not sure by now if it is because of valve or other issue.
Comments like these are why I make videos. I sometimes think that all the nerdy details I share mean nothing, then I read a comment like this one and realize there are a lot of basketball nerds out there like me. I love your first point, and I agree 1000%. I have heard issues about the valve from other people, I personally haven't had that issue but it could be because I don't use it as often.
Pick this ball up today and man it’s nice!!!! Good grip and felt good shooting with it.
I love shooting with this basketball!
We love your channel man keep uploading 🐐
@ja23productionz58 you been a true fan day 1. I always recognize your comments when they come through so I truly appreciate your support from the early vids to now. I remember the real ones!!
you should make a video with the 8p vs the evolution
Love all your content man im looking for an outdoor ball and youve helped me alot ty
Comments like these help me a lot too. Sometimes I don't feel like doing this shit, but I remember these comments and I get up, go hoop, and come back and bring the truth to ya'll. I thank YOU for the motivation.
After using it for some time I must say it's a great ball all around but the quality is really poor. It's already started to peal on the seams all around the ball and you can feel that on the palm of the hand. I bought two of them on discount in Nike shop for about 70 euros and that's way to much for something that lasts for maybe a few months of playing. I have Molten ball that aged so well, after 20 years it's like this one but after few months of usage. If it was premium quality this would be my number 2 ball for all courts but this way it's a waste of money.
If you're using this on all courts, I would expect it to not last that long. This basketball is meant for mainly indoor courts, any outdoor play is going to rip the surface of it to shreds QUICK. Even with an indoor Molten you use it outdoors a few times it breaks it in, the Nike Elite Championship is not built like that.
Just copped yesterday and it’s already feeling a little softer after one day or playing 🔥
It's an incredibly soft basketball and it only seems to get better.
how would you say this thing compares to an evolution and the solution?? Would you say this is better or worse?? Also great video man!!
Better or worse depends on the person honestly. Everyone has things they like/dislike about each so idk which is better. What I can say is if I had to rank them for my personal preference I'd go 1. Solution 2. Nike 3. Evolution but to be honest the Evolution is probably the easiest to use right away of the 3 choices.
@@Love2Hoop thank you so much man, I might cop the Nike since I have a bunch of vouchers. Keep up the amazing content man!!🔥
I've noticed much more College teams using the Nike Elite Championship 8P balls in games.
What do you recommend between this and the Baden elite?
badden is bettre by far this ball sucks for dribbling
The Baden is probably the better ball all around compared to this one.
@@Love2Hoop what about this and evo nxt
Appreciate the review definitely might cop
Appreciate the comment!! It's a great basketball.
WHat is the best outdoor basketball to use for a beat up driveway court
I'll give you two answers: The best is a worn out indoor basketball like an old Evolution. I would use the Nike Elite TOURNAMENT basketball for a driveway.
danm i hope😆 i will have a ball like this one day 🥺🥺🥺
You will, don't worry!
This Nike ball or a Wilson evo nxt? Need some help
I like the Nike more but you'll see the EVO or EVO NCAA more often.
@@Love2Hoop I think it’s accessibility with the Wilson evo every local sporting goods has it and you rarely see the Nike ball in stock. Thanks for the feedback 💯
What’s the difference between the champion and Allcourt?
The biggest difference is the surface of the basketball. The all-court is meant for outdoor use so the surface is tougher to deal with outdoor surfaces. The championship is meant for indoor so the surface is smoother and softer.
is this ball better than the tournemnt edition or wilson evolution? THANKS
Ooow tough question: I would say that IT IS better than the tournament, 100%. Better than an Evolution... depends on how much you like the Evolution. I personally like it more than the evolution, but part of that is my play style so it's really personal preference.
Sold out in Size 7 on their website. No backorders. 🤦🏾♂️
Try Dick’s sporting goods
What ball out there right now is the most similar to the old Wilson NCAA Solution ball?
GREAT QUESTION! I'm working on a Wilson NCAA EVO review, and Chris I was shocked at home similar it plays to the older Solution. Now granted, nothing beats the color of the solution, but this basketball has a lot of similarities to a FULLY WORN IN Solution. Hopefully I'll get that review out this week so you can check it out, but I plan on doing a comparison video between that and the Solution.
@@Love2Hoop this might be a dumb question but is the NCAA Evo better than the Evo NXT that first came out or is it the same ball? I have a hard time liking the Evo NXT because of how light and squishy it feels.
@@christopherbischoff1702 Same ball brotha.
how’s the Nike Elite Championship doe’s it bounce good?
I'm a big fan of the championship. The bounce is probably the only thing you have to get used to not gonna lie. But once you figure that out the control, the feel, everything else is great.
@@Love2Hoop how’s it holding up
does the ball slip when sweaty or not?
A little bit. If your hands are sweaty you shouldn't run into too many issues, but if the ball gets wet from sweat then year wipe it off.
can you do a review on the nike ELITE all court ?
The weather is getting better out here which means I'll have more outdoor basketball reviews. I don't want to give a review of a basketball in the rain you know 😂
Can i use nike eite championship on outdoor???
Sure you could, and unlike other basketballs this one is alright outdoors. What I will say is that the softness won't last as long outdoors because those surfaces will scratch it off over time.
Tanx, bro.
Nah, thank YOU for leaving a comment. Ya'll make this worth it for me
I'm thinking about buying it now
I've actually gone back to this basketball the last 2-3 weeks and it's been a great experience. Doesn't get as much turn down from other players as I thought.
@@Love2Hoop ok well I ordered it it should be here next week
Where you get that ball from
I bought this ball straight from the Nike app just to make sure it was legit
Idk if I got a bad ball, it felt hard as shit out of the box… idk if anyone has that same feeling?
Try using the basketball a little bit working the materials on it and see if it'll soften up.
My advice bro; do NOT expect Wilson Evolution vibes from this ball. This ball is actually wayyyy better you really have to give it time to adjust to if you’re super used to the evolution.
@@stevobangz makes sense, but don’t worry I broke it in and it feels and plays a lot better
Do you prefer this Nike ball or the NCAA Evo NXT? Thinking about getting one or the other
I would probably go witht he NCAA EVO because it'll get more play in open gyms and stuff like that. It's closer to the Evolution so the transition from that to an evolution will be easier. I personally LOVE the Nike, but you and I might be the only ones who do at the gym so it won't get as much play.
@Love 2 Hoop thanks man I appreciate the feedback. Not sure which I'm gonna go with yet.
The background music is way too loud bro
I agree, that's why I had to make those changes moving forward.
This or baden elite?
Baden Elite
can someone help me to get a ball like this 😭😭😭
what does mean 8p basketball??
I believe the 8 stands for the size and P might stand for Pro model.
Guess it's just the classic 8 panel design. Almost every Nike and Jordan brand ball says 8p.
I saw this ball in person right now in my hometown Wuhan and it feels exactly like the Evo NXT with that soft freaking feel, I am not gonna buy that because I'll be aiming for that BG4500 which to me is a brilliant ball.
Big fan of the 4500. Haven't had a chance to review it but I've used it a couple times with players from Europe.
Molten 4500 is nothing special , its very slippery and not nearly as good as the old Molten balls like gg7x or gl7. Not to mention even older models that are legendary. For me even with quality problems this ball is a better buy than Molten 4500.
Can you review the kyrie ball in the Nike store?
I'm not 100% sure which basketball you're talking about. Is it an outdoor basketball or indoor/outdoor?
@@Love2Hoop it says all court
music to loud
Appreciate the feedback my guy 👍
too expensive this ball..
Try the new adidas pro 3.0 its the truth.
So what's funny is my brother in-law asked me for a few recommendations, and one of the basketballs he chose was the Adidas Pro and I didn't get a chance to try it out but the feel of it is REALLY nice. Reminds me a little bit of the Baden Elite basketballs, but a softer version.
@@Love2Hoop absolutely, I am an NAIA assistant and I get to tryout all these different balls we may see and I have become addicted to this adidas ball I keep the baden and nike ball on hand at all times as well but find myself using this adidas ball everytime I train. We use the spalding tf1000 at the institution I coach at but if I'm being honest that ball is horrible and I refuse to train with it
@@ironbearjku2233 OG TF-1000 was actually butter. Everything about it was..... better. But that was years and years ago. The Tk-1000 "classic" just doesn't feel the same. The precision and legacy are much better. Precision is basically Spalding's Evolution and the Legacy is their EVO Nxt.
@@I_am_Dad_Son yeah I played with the OG tf1000 growing up we used it all the way up until I graduated hs then the crappy evolution came out. Tf1000 legacy is trash we use it in the NAIA the precision isn't much better the 1000 classic is much better than those but nothing like the OG like you said. Right now the adidas pro 3.0 is the best ball out IMO its the ball my players choose to train with over the legacy the nike elite 8p 2.0 (those are the ones I always have with me) but at practice we stick to legacy since its the official NAIA ball right now
@@ironbearjku2233 Yea something about the OG TF1000.... It was like the perfect in between of synthetic and real leather feeling. I think Evolutions being so popular has kind of swayed people into wanting a super soft basketball.
Don't get me wrong I like soft covers but I'm not sure how the "cushion cores" and what not sits with me if it truly artificially improves shot efficiency as advertised.