CONTENDER - Whether you’re hooping in the gym or on the blacktop this indoor/outdoor basketball has the toughness you expect out of a street ball with the soft touch of an indoor gamer
DESIGN - This ball comes with Baden’s Performance Composite Cover providing excellent grip, consistency, and longevity
PERFECTION - Symmetrical design for a perfectly balanced ball while its wide panel configuration eliminates lumps which prevent inconsistent bounces and turnovers
ADVANTAGE - The Contender comes with our Recessed Stealth Soft-Valve System which provides the best air retention in the game and comes fully inflated. Spend less time maintaining your ball and more time putting up shots
AVAILABLE - Intermediate (28.5 in) and Official (29.5 in) sizes
Baden's Contender Basketball boasts a high-quality composite cover designed for indoor/outdoor basketball play. The basketballs symmetrically designed and Stealth Soft-Valve System reduces the amount of exposed rubber from the valve stem, delivering a consistent and reliable playing experience. This balls primary use is as a recreational, camp, and youth practice basketball. The Contender comes in 4 different color combinations, including traditional orange, royal blue, red/white, and red/navy/white. The ball comes in 3 sizes, Junior Size (27.5â€), Intermediate Size 6 (28.5â€) and official Size 7 (29.5â€).