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Not sure if this is a price mistake or what. Spalding TF Model M [spalding.com] indoor game ball is the Spalding version of the official Wilson NBA ball that's used in the league. It's made with actual leather, making it very much indoor only. And, like a baseball, you need to break it in for awhile for it to feel right. But everyone else is selling the ball for $230-$250.
Cost is $75 for mens size 7 and $100 for womens size 6. Again, not sure why. Shipping is $10 or $20 for priority. However, use coupon code SPA_CARTcrk5 for $5 off. Tax depends on state.
They also supposedly have 20% off for military, first responders, teachers, and more as verified through ID.me. However, I couldn't get it to work, so YMMV on that I guess.
Happy hoopin'!
Cost is $75 for mens size 7 and $100 for womens size 6. Again, not sure why. Shipping is $10 or $20 for priority. However, use coupon code SPA_CARTcrk5 for $5 off. Tax depends on state.
They also supposedly have 20% off for military, first responders, teachers, and more as verified through ID.me. However, I couldn't get it to work, so YMMV on that I guess.
Happy hoopin'!
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Not sure if this is a price mistake or what. Spalding TF Model M [spalding.com] indoor game ball is the Spalding version of the official Wilson NBA ball that's used in the league. It's made with actual leather, making it very much indoor only. And, like a baseball, you need to break it in for awhile for it to feel right. But everyone else is selling the ball for $230-$250.
Cost is $75 for mens size 7 and $100 for womens size 6. Again, not sure why. Shipping is $10 or $20 for priority. However, use coupon code SPA_CARTcrk5 for $5 off. Tax depends on state.
They also supposedly have 20% off for military, first responders, teachers, and more as verified through ID.me. However, I couldn't get it to work, so YMMV on that I guess.
Happy hoopin'!
Cost is $75 for mens size 7 and $100 for womens size 6. Again, not sure why. Shipping is $10 or $20 for priority. However, use coupon code SPA_CARTcrk5 for $5 off. Tax depends on state.
They also supposedly have 20% off for military, first responders, teachers, and more as verified through ID.me. However, I couldn't get it to work, so YMMV on that I guess.
Happy hoopin'!
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Spalding TF Model M is a leather indoor basketball that can land far below list price with stacked discounts, and the main appeal is premium feel for a serious break in period. The ball has shipped in good condition for some orders, and the leather is described as fine once it starts to wear in. The main cautions are that it arrives very overinflated, can feel slick or even stone hard at first, and some reviews flag peeling leather and air loss. A workable deal if you are comfortable with the break in and quality risk.
The deal can stack ID.me verification with an OP code to reach very low pre-tax pricing.
A $5-off coupon can produce an out-the-door total around $75 for size 7.
Some deliveries arrive in good condition and the ball can be fully pumped for a break-in start.
FedEx delivery can complete quickly, with one order arriving Wednesday and totaling $77.56 including tax and shipping.
ID.me discounts may fail to apply for some shoppers, including cases where teacher verification showed no money off.
The ball can arrive extremely overinflated, including readings around 13 PSI versus an 8 PSI recommendation.
The break-in period can feel unusually hard or slick compared with a Spalding Evolution, which may affect early play.
Leather performance reviews can indicate peeling quickly and air loss, which adds durability risk.
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I'll also say, it has the worst packaging I've ever seen for a premium product. no mention of leather, no mention that it breaks in over time, etc. no way anyone would ever touch this on a shelf (esp overinflated) and think it's worth twice as much as an evolution.
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