Wilson NCAA Composite Football

While it is an official size ball, don't assume it will officially handle an official game. You do pay for what you get. The laces are plastic (unlike the 1701 or 1705 versions where the laces match the pigskin/composite leather). Overall, for just practice or throwing the ball around, it's fine. It's until you use it for a game is where it will probably start falling apart. Keep in mind to NEVER over-inflate, as it will put stress on the seams really easily (more so of the composite leather not stitched well and the inner bladder isn't really supported. The football shape is a lot more pointy on the ends compared to other models, so this will probably give a better and more accurate flight with less loft. I haven't noticed that much of a difference yet since I don't have a cannon for an arm, but we will do some research with it. For the price itself compared to official game balls, this is a good buy for practice.

I picked up this football for use in a flag football league. Each team usually had their own to use for warmups. However, when I brought my ball to play in the games, each and every time both teams would agree to use mine and leave theirs on the sidelines.Only once during the entire 8-week season did I have to add a bit of air to it. This football has the right size and weight, and is extremely reliable/durable. In other words, it's the total package. And for less than $20, it's a steal.

If by youth size you are looking for a football for a young person this may be ok with you. I was looking for a "youth" size football. I ordered 7 of them to use for my team. I coach a group of kids that fall between the "junior" and "youth" size age wise but I wanted the larger youth size to get them more used to what they would transition to after leaving my program. The product was delivered and I opened it to find 7 junior footballs. They also are not the footballs pictured here. They are wilson ncaa supreme footballs. Wilson has a very similar product with the NCAA logo that I bought in the peewee size 3 years ago that was fantastic and they are still going strong after serious use. They are 5$ more but I thought I was getting that for a good deal. Looking at these the composite isn't nearly as nice. (still good for the 15$ I paid) If I knew I was going to be shipped the wrong size and a different product than shown I would have gone to my local Dcsporting goods store to get them and paid the 20. As it is I'm sure it isn't worth paying the return shipping and my season is starting and I can't wait to get the problem fixed. I shouldn't have relied on my prime to procrastinate my order. Still a good football for 15$ as long as you want a Junior and not the youth they are listing.

The boys at my place needed a new football and this one was the right price. We were all pleasantly surprised when it arrived. I was afraid it might be low quality, but that was not the case. The ball has a nice tacky coating and has taken quite a bit of abuse without showing any wear. It is the official football size. The boys say it handles well.Five stars from the guys!(Yes, I know girls can play too, and I encourage that, but I'm just not into football much myself...)

It is a solid ball. Very soft and pretty easy to throw. The only problem is if you plan to use this on concrete, with a few too many drops the composite leather ball will begin to split apart. This is probably true of mist balls, but after about 3 weeks, mine now has a huge bubble and the stitching is coming loose on two seams.Great price though and keep it to grass.

I ordered a football for my oldest son (10) for Christmas. When it came, it didn't look like the football I ordered and even better, it wouldn't hold air for more than 2 mins. Returned it, and was sent another football. The second one I got was this one, the right one, and it holds air. Excellent size for the age, well balanced, and spirals very nice.

I love this football. My son does too. This football feels great in your hands. I throw tight spirals and my accuracy seems to improve. This football makes me feel like Joe Montana and my 9-year-old thinks I could be an NFL quarterback. The ball is sturdy and holds air fairly well. We need to refill it once a month or so.

Well I ordered this ball in anticipation of a men's indoor flag league that I compete in... I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and found that they had sent me the wrong ball. The pleasant part is the fact that they sent me an all leather, NFL "The Duke" football. Hey, who am I to argue with an upgrade to a ball about 3x's the price!