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BT500 Adult Size 7 Grippy Basketball - Great ball feel
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Product Features
ball touch
Excellent ball feel thanks to the polyurethane on the outside of the ball.
Traction
Very good grip indoors and outdoors thanks to the grain of the outer cover.
Lasting air retention
Can go longer between re-inflations thanks to a bladder made with 50% butyl.
Bounce
Bladder covered by 70% polyester and 30% nylon for excellent bounce.
Durability
High durability thanks to the 1.4mm polyurethane cover.
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Excellent
Ball leather feels good initially, however it's very sticky when dribbling the ball.
Great ball but pricy
Great texture and good bounce
A pleasure to play with it
Hello Matt,
Thank you for writing to us.
Happy to read your feedback! It's our motivation to work better.Good to know that you like our BT500 Grip size 7 basketball. Hope to see you around again very soon, have a good day!
Stay Healthy!
Andrew SO
Omni-Sport Leader - Basketball
Its not a usual size in HK though it is called adult ball
Hi Bert,
Thank you for spending time to write us feedback and I apologize for bringing you this unsatisfying experience.
All of our basketball are manufactured following the spec of the FIBA. In general FIBA basketball is slightly lighter & smaller than NBA basketball because using the different spec. In this case, BT500 Grip Adult Size 7 Basketball is following the spec of the FIBA size 7 to manufactured, so it will be slightly lighter & smaller than the size 7 NBA basketball.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance and do not hesitate contact me at andrew.so@decathlon.com
We are extremely sorry for bringing you this unsatisfying experience but also sincerely thank you once again for the feedback.
Thank you.
Andrew SO
Omni-Sports Leader - Basketball
好。唔滑手
Sau Wai你好，
感謝你對我們產品的評價，很高興知道你喜歡我們DECATHLON的BT 500 GRIP籃球。
祝你有美好的一天！
謝謝!
Andrew SO
Basketball Team Site Leader, Tseung Kwan O
Nice grip and high quality at a great price. Better than our previous Under Amour ball. My 11 year old loves it!
Very comfortable to hold and dribble, especially with its great grip which makes it a joy to play!
Good to play at home
No bouncing well below 1.4 meters when dropped from 1.8 meters. Pls clarify. Brought it in a store.
This kind of quality is not expected from Decathelon. STRICTLY NOT RECOMMENDED, 0 PRICE VALUE. Didn't find place to upload pictures: look here https://ibb.co/jb626Bm
I apologize for your unpleasant experience with the BT500 ball. We take great care to ensure we test our products in real-world conditions to satisfy our users. I would kindly request you to take the product to the nearest store to get the ball checked/exchanged in case of a manufacturing defect. Additionally, if you have any questions about choosing the right ball for your usage, feel free to contact me / connect with us on our helpline. We thank you for choosing Decathlon to join you on your basketball journey and we hope to continue to help you!
Vishal V
Basketball
Tarmak - Decathlon
Big fan of the Tarmak B300, which unfortunately has been discontinued. Bought this instead and whilst its grip felt brilliant in the retail outlet, realised it became very mediocre outdoor as dust settled on the ball. Despite having the right air pressure, the ball feels heavy and the bounce flat. Disappointed with this ball. Don't intend on using it.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused to you by Tarmak Basketball BT500 X Grip.
BT500 X Grip is known an excellent grip thanks to the grains on the polyurethane outer cover. The bladder is 70% polyester and 30% nylon, which ensures a perfect bounce for this basketball.
I personally have used this basketball and I love the grip and ball feel that Tarmak BT500 X Grip provides! Normally dust should not be a reason for affecting the Grip of BT500 Basketball. We will write to you personally to get more feedback from you on the usage of this basketball.
It is great to know that you loved playing with the Tarmak B300 basketball. If you are looking for a similar basketball, please explore our new range of Tarmak R300 basketballs (please click on link). This new range of Tarmak R300 Basketball has a foam rubber outer cover for a good ball touch and deeper rib channels for great grip, similar to Tarmak B300 basketballs.
Please keep writing to us. Your feedback helps us improve :)
Mamshi Oshin
Retail Supplier
Tarmak Basketball | Decathlon Sports India
Very good!
Very good for starters and basketball ball drills..... the best part is it’s cheap and quality product
Additional Product informations
Composition
Bladder
- 50% Rubber - Natural Rubber - Latex
- 50% Rubber - Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber - Butyl
Main fabric
- 100% Polyurethane
Winding
- 100% Polyester
How much should you inflate your basketball?
A basketball that is overinflated or underinflated doesn't give you the best match experience.The recommended pressure is clearly marked on the ball by the manufacturer.Ideally, you should use a pump with a pressure gauge so that you can be more precise.At Tarmak, we recommend a pressure of 0.62 bar.Enjoy your match!
What ball size to choose?
The ball size depends on the player's age and sex.Size 1: From ages 2 and upSize 3 to size 5: Girls or boys ages 4 to 6 / Baby basket under 7 age group (depending on levels and clubs)Size 5: Boys and girls ages 7 to 10 / Under 9 and under 11 age groupsSize 6: Boys ages 11 and 12 / Under 13 age groupSize 6: Girls - Women of all ages over 11Size 7: Boys - Men of all ages over 13
What ball should you use?
If you want a very durable ball, go for a rubber ball. If you want a ball with a good feel, leather or synthetic are what you need.
What height basket should you choose?
The official height of a basketball basket is 3.05m (rim height).If you want a basketball basket for your child, you need something that will grow with them.For younger kids there isn't an official height so you can choose whatever suits them best.Up to the age of 10, club baskets are set at 2.60m.After the age of 10, both girls and boys play with 3.05m baskets
Did you know that all tarmak products are tested in the lab and in match conditions?
The design team behind the Tarmak products is based at Kipstadium in Northern France. It is constantly aiming to make basketball a more enjoyable experience.All Tarmak products have been tested in real-life situations by actual players for a number of weeks.These regular tests, along with customer feedback, help us develop our products.Lab tests are also carried out to check our products' various properties
Who designs the tarmak basketball products?
Tarmak is a team of keen basketballers who develop products especially for playing basketball. The entire product range is designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding basketball players and to give you maximum enjoyment during training and matches.
Get all our tips on choosing the right gear and training!
Tarmak is here for anyone playing basketball, from beginners to regulars. Check out our tips for training, kitting yourself out, and playing alone or with friends.https://conseilsport.decathlon.fr/conseils/basketball-al_332
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