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Wilson Evolution Game Basketball
Last Updated: December 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
223
Unverified
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Build Quality
106grip, leather, soft, evolution, basketball
+67%
-33%
" ... The balk is durable, has good grip, and is well made. ... "
" ... I bought this ball for my kids and they love it, they said it has an amazing feel and good grip and is a perfect size. ... "
" ... This one feels perfect. ... And I actually like that it feels less marshmellow-like than they used to in the early 2000's. ... "
" ... Has more grip ... "
" ... The texture and grip of the ball is one of the best I've ever used. ... "
" ... The material is perfect. ... "
" ... Excellent for indoor play, they have really good grip and seem to last quite a while. ... "
" ... The ball has a great feel to it and is soft on the rim. ... "
Comfort
99grip, soft, basketball, leather, good grip
+81%
-19%
" ... Great feel, my shot has improve just by using this ball! ... "
" ... Feels exactly the same just a different color so it’s easy to distinguish which basketball is yours. ... "
" ... Son-in-law loved the tackiness feel of the ball (?) ... "
" ... Feels good in the hand and seems like a good ball to me. ... "
" ... Ball feels pretty good so far. ... "
" ... The texture and grip of the ball is one of the best I've ever used. ... "
" ... Someone even called it the 'Breast Cancer Awareness ball" lol. ... "
" ... For the record, the ball itself looks and feels great, the size definitely threw me off though. ... "
For Kids
63basketball, loves, ball, grandson, plays
+98%
-2%
" ... This basketball was recommended to us by our daughters basketball coach and we couldn't be happier with it. ... "
" ... I bought this ball for my kids and they love it, they said it has an amazing feel and good grip and is a perfect size. ... "
" ... A very happy grandson! ... "
" ... Son-in-law loved the tackiness feel of the ball (?) ... "
" ... Item just as described my daughter loves it ... "
" ... My daughter loved it, of course. ... "
" ... Bought it for my son . ... "
" ... My grandson wants this for Christmas. ... "
Design
40pink, texture, orange, lettering, grip
+90%
-10%
" ... and the BLACK and GOLD is eye-catching . ... "
" ... "It does look a little smaller". ... For the record, the ball itself looks and feels great, the size definitely threw me off though. ... "
" ... I bought the black with gold version lettering instead and they are perfect. ... "
" ... Looks, feels and plays like a Wilson. ... "
" ... Solid ball, has a good grip texture and not to pricey. ... "
" ... Love the look and feel and the bounce of the basketball. ... "
" ... Great grip and texture ... "
" ... I like the distinctive coloring. ... "
Price
39ball, money, worth, worth the extra, worth the money
+87%
-13%
" ... Great value for everyday and money. ... "
" ... Great indoor ball for a good price. ... "
" ... I got this item on an excellent price! ... "
" ... Its a great ball for the price. ... "
" ... I liked the value for my money. ... "
" ... Great for price. ... "
" ... Everything about the ball is great, but the price is little too expensive. ... I would buy a second one if the price is lower. ... "
" ... Absolutely the best bang for your buck for basketballs. ... "
Gaming
34game, games, basketball, balls, wilson evolution
+94%
-6%
" ... Used for middle school hoops / game ball ... "
" ... It’s the same ball they use in games. ... "
" ... Best part is other people wanting to use my basketball during pickup games. ... "
" ... Great ball, only ball me and my friends enjoy playing with. ... "
" ... Always rules these as games balls and after a few years as they get old use them as practice balls. ... "
" ... This is the ball everyone uses when playing pick up games, everyone who plays indoors knows about this specific ball. ... "
" ... Its also the same as the game ball that they play on there traveling team with for games . ... "
" ... I play in a weekly pickup game and this is the only basketball we'll use. ... "
Color
29ball, scarlet, pink, green, lettering
+97%
-3%
" ... Like the choice of color . ... "
" ... The different color options is so dope! ... "
" ... Color is unique ... "
" ... Great ball, good grip and love the color! ... "
" ... I bought a different color with others. ... "
" ... Green color makes his stand out from the others. ... "
" ... I had to buy another one and this color stands out. ... "
" ... Most everyone will get the black color way. ... While you can write your initials on the side of the ball, it’s much easier to distinguish your ball off the color of the letters on it. ... "
Product Reliability
25ball, months, year, played, evolution
+56%
-44%
" ... Been using now for 2 months with no regrets or concerns. ... "
" ... I like the ball fine however the quality has gone down a bit over the years. ... "
" ... I have been using Wilson Evolutions for over 10 years now and you just can't go wrong with them. ... "
" ... I love the ball I purchased 2 of them the past couple of years after a few months air leaks from the ball. ... You have to pump up every few days. ... "
" ... Hopefully it lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Been using this ball for a couple months and it’s excellent! ... "
" ... I've owned three or four evolutions over the years. ... "
" ... Green : WTB05_95ID01 ... "
Marketplace
21amazon, described, ball, picture, arrived
+52%
-48%
" ... The ball is pictured is the ball I just purchased here on Amazon. ... "
" ... Got a refund for the ball and the seller was quick to respond ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... Fast shipping for sure. ... "
" ... The writing looks much more pink than red, the picture shows a distinct red/crimson but actual product is more pink. ... "
" ... Came just as described! ... "
" ... Good service and great product! ... "
" ... Great quality and came as described ... "
Fit
21hold air, grip, air, holds air, years
+43%
-57%
" ... Ordered 10 of these for a Jr. High and 1 out of the 10 doesn't hold air for more than a day or so after less than a month of use 4-5 times per week for practice. ... "
" ... The ball does not stay inflated. ... "
" ... However 9 months later it will not hold air. ... "
" ... I felt the ridges and it wasn’t glued we’ll enough. ... "
" ... The replacement ball has glue all over the place. ... "
" ... Ball won’t bounce well, grip is poor, it’s just a cheap plastic ball. ... "
" ... The ball is hard and doesn't have much grip, I've compared with other Evolutions and they're very different than the one I got. ... "
" ... I’ve put air in it and deflated it like Tom Brady, but still the same results feels lopsided. ... "
As Gift
19present, son, got, christmas, birthday
+100%
" ... Birthday present for 15 yr old grandson. ... "
" ... Got this ball as a gift and the person loved it. ... "
" ... This was a gift for our grandson. ... "
" ... It was a gift. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... It was a birthday present. ... "
" ... Gift for my brother. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my boyfriend. ... "
Returns
18send, returning, returned, replacement, replace
+6%
-94%
" ... Now I regret putting my name on it for not being able to return it I guess . ... "
" ... I returned the first one I got and the second one wasn’t any better so I returned it as well. ... "
" ... I hope they refund my full amount. ... "
" ... This must be the cheap new model I've heard about because within weeks of receiving it - as soon as the return period ended - it stopped holding air. ... "
" ... I am preparing to return this ball for the third time. ... "
" ... I went to return and surprise, this return option was closed in about a month from receipt. ... "
" ... Wasnt willing to send out the correct one until they got the wrong one. ... "
" ... Fortunately I discovered this before I used the product so I will be returning it. ... "
Delivery
13delivery, delivered, ball, arrived on time, time
+85%
-15%
" ... Shipped on time, and was packaged well. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and is a great basketball ... "
" ... The delivery was fast and secure. ... "
" ... arrived on time and as expected ... "
" ... The delivery was quick and the ball is awesome! ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, product arrived as described. ... "
For Running
7ball, one, evolution, bring, balls
+86%
-14%
" ... DURABILITY - I go to a CSU and my schools uses these balls for their communal gym balls. ... "
" ... Make sure to put your name on it because a lot of people in the gym have this ball. ... "
" ... Can’t wait to bring it to the gym. ... "
" ... The reason he specifically wanted this ball was because when he was at the gym, some stranger that they were playing with had this ball and he liked how he could handle it better than the Spalding. ... "
" ... Great for outdoor and indoor gym court! ... "
" ... With some many Evolution balls around the gym, it’s nice to have a green one to distinguish. ... "
Original Product
7evolution, ball
-100%
" ... It’s fake doesn’t feel like an evolution ball. ... "
" ... It may be fake ... "
" ... I can only say this might be a fake one. ... "
" ... It feels kinda fake ... "
" ... it thought it was the real thing at first but it is a fake . ... "
" ... Potential fake product? ... "
" ... FAKE FAKE FAKE stay away ... "
Ease of Use
5practice, find, ball, use, makes
+100%
" ... Takes it to every practice and always wants to use it. ... "
" ... Easy to find after the weekly practice. ... "
" ... makes it easy to find my ball at the gym and harder for people to accidentally take. ... "
" ... While you can write your initials on the side of the ball, it’s much easier to distinguish your ball off the color of the letters on it. ... "
" ... Easy to handle at the top of the dribble and stays round well. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5soft, feels
+80%
-20%
" ... Feels good to the touch ... "
" ... It’s soft to touch, and retains air well. ... "
" ... Shoots with sweet touch. ... "
" ... Soft touch with great bounce. ... "
Size
5smaller, small, size, ball, size 6
+60%
-40%
" ... Great hand feel, weight. ... "
" ... The ball looked small. ... "It does look a little smaller". ... "
" ... Sleek and strong. ... "
Product As Described
4described, red, looks, came, pink
+100%
" ... Great quality and came as described ... "
" ... The writing looks much more pink than red, the picture shows a distinct red/crimson but actual product is more pink. ... "
" ... Came just as described! ... "
" ... Arrived exactly as described. ... "
Overall performance
3color
+100%
" ... Awesome purchase, great performance ... "
" ... I love the color and it's performance ... "
Band
3basketball, ball, rubber
+67%
-33%
" ... Great basketball that has the perfect leather. ... "
" ... Sorry tf1000, during your hiatus in producing the original full leather ball, these have surpassed you as the preferable choice in basketball. ... "
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Size: 195 meters