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Jul 31, 2026 12:18 AM

Spalding TF Model M Official Leather Indoor Basketball -- size 7 $80, size 6 $105 shipped plus tax; regularly $230

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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'!
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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'!

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Quote from SnakePlisken View quoted comment :
We take it serious enough to nail a tire to a telephone pole & play until way past midnight around here.
I'm impressed you've moved on from a peach basket, snake
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Jul 31, 2026 2:37 PM
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asnigroJul 31, 2026 2:37 PM
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Quote from bonkman View quoted comment :
I saw the reviews and had concerns, too, but I was comforted by the fact that some people said Spalding sent them new ones. Keep in mind that you never know if someone posting those reviews used them at the playground.
Fine, you pressured me into it! Yes, did use the id.me for extra off plus the coupon came to $68 with tax and $9.99 shipping
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skeleton516Jul 31, 2026 3:09 PM
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If you can't get ID.ME to work, the email signup coupon brings it down to ~$64. Here's one if someone wants it: SPA-WELCOME-0731-Z6XS8Q
Thanks. Seems to work with the $5 off. 75$ OTD for me
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Big RadJul 31, 2026 3:17 PM
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never good at BBall, maybe if I had a $200 ball.......
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Quote from Big Rad View quoted comment :
never good at BBall, maybe if I had a $200 ball.......
No. If you're not good, it must be the shoes. Upgrade those first, ball later.

Oh -- and invest in as many sweat bands as you can find. Head, arms, ankles, ....
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xemodsJul 31, 2026 4:20 PM
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Seems like a good deal. I'm surprised it's still available.
Jul 31, 2026 4:48 PM
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jaylomJul 31, 2026 4:48 PM
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I couldn't get ID.me to work, and when I poked around on Spalding store via ID.me portal it looked like discount might only apply for medical people.

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Quote from jaylom View quoted comment :
I couldn't get ID.me to work, and when I poked around on Spalding store via ID.me portal it looked like discount might only apply for medical people.
Oh, maybe that's the issue. Some people here reported getting it to work. Not sure what field they are in. Failed for me as a teacher. Fwiw, I wrote in to CS via the contact page. I don't expect anything to come from it but another $15 off would be nice.
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idrawdinosaursJul 31, 2026 5:50 PM
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Quote from SnakePlisken View quoted comment :
Basketballs are $5 everyday @ walmart.
You obviously don't play basketball.

Maybe you do, just not well.
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I still have my $10 Wilson evolution. It didn't have a box at Target, and I took it up to the register just to see what would happen. Cashier looked "Wilson Basketball" in her system and picked the first one she saw πŸ˜‚

Still the best deal of my life.
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Quote from IrascibleRaddish View quoted comment :
I still have my $10 Wilson evolution. It didn't have a box at Target, and I took it up to the register just to see what would happen. Cashier looked "Wilson Basketball" in her system and picked the first one she saw πŸ˜‚

Still the best deal of my life.
I haven't played since a couple knee surgeries so it's been a bit, but I actually preferred the Evolution over the official ball
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Quote from IrascibleRaddish View quoted comment :
I still have my $10 Wilson evolution. It didn't have a box at Target, and I took it up to the register just to see what would happen. Cashier looked "Wilson Basketball" in her system and picked the first one she saw πŸ˜‚ Still the best deal of my life.
Unicorn deals are indeed the best. Every veteran SDer has a few good scores. The 1 cent home Depot finds are legendary
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Quote from gabe23111 View quoted comment :
I haven't played since a couple knee surgeries so it's been a bit, but I actually preferred the Evolution over the official ball
Evolution is what my old man basketball league uses. But as we get older/sweatier, even that has thrown in the towel. After 30min, we might as well be playing with a greased watermelon. I'm hoping this is better. If not, I'm setting a SD alert for a 30 pack of whole body antiperspirant
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Cloud.StrifeAug 2, 2026 1:49 AM
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Mens sold out
Last edited by Cloud.Strife August 2, 2026 at 06:26 PM.

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Sold out
Women's ball is still available

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