As we all known that there are many kind of materials, which can be made of basketballs. However, do you know them all? Today we will talk about this topic.

The materials of basketballs mainly include the following:

‌Rubber‌: Rubber basketball is a common entry-level basketball, usually used in schools, homes or parks. Its advantages are cheap, economical, moderate hardness, soft ball and comfortable feel. However, rubber basketball has poor elasticity, is not easy to maintain, and is easy to wear and deform.

‌Orange peel‌: Orange peel basketball is usually used in campus competitions, amateur competitions and some training venues. Its advantages are good elasticity, comfortable feel, wear resistance and long life. However, it needs to be inflated and maintained regularly, is not suitable for long-term exposure to the sun, and has a high price.

‌Leather‌: Leather basketball is a high-end basketball, often used in professional competitions and high-level training venues. The advantages of leather basketball are good ball texture, excellent feel, high ball elasticity and fast rebound, which are suitable for high-intensity competitions and training. However, the price is high, regular maintenance is required, and it cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time.

‌Composite material‌: Composite material basketball is a new type of basketball made of rubber, leather, polyester fiber and other materials, and has the advantages of these materials. The advantages of composite basketballs are that the ball is light, elastic, and has a long lifespan, making it suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor venues. However, it is expensive and requires regular maintenance and basketball skin care.

‌Leather‌: Most leather basketballs are made of yellow cowhide. The surface is astringent but not sticky when exposed to sweat, and the bounce is soft and moderate. It is easy to control and has a good feel for the ball. It is suitable for use on indoor floor venues and is mainly used in high-end professional events. Leather basketballs are expensive.

‌Ultra-fiber‌: Ultra-fiber is a synthetic material that feels close to leather. It has the advantages of delicate feel, sweat absorption and anti-slip, wear resistance, mildew resistance, and easy maintenance. It is suitable for professional team training and competitions. 2.

‌Hygroscopic PU‌: Hygroscopic PU basketballs have the ability to absorb sweat and feel soft, but the disadvantage is that they are not wear-resistant and are suitable for use in indoor venues. The price is slightly higher than that of PU materials.

‌PU‌: PU basketballs have the advantages of being waterproof, wear-resistant, and mildew-resistant, and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Suitable for outdoor plastic courts and cement floors.

‌PVC‌: PVC basketballs are more waterproof, wear-resistant, mildew-resistant, and salt-resistant than PU synthetic leather, and are more economical and affordable. Suitable for use in sand, gravel, cement, and other venues‌2.

In summary, different materials have different characteristics and applicable occasions. When choosing a basketball, you should decide based on the use environment and personal needs‌