Today, I received the Nivia Top Grip basketball, size 7 that I ordered online. I’ve been looking for a new ball for a while, and I saw some good reviews about this one, so I decided to give it a shot.
First thing I did was unpack it. It came deflated, which is pretty standard. No biggie. I grabbed my pump and started inflating it. I must say, pumping it up was a breeze. I aimed for the recommended pressure, around 8 PSI. I didn’t have a pressure gauge, just went by feel, hope I got it close enough.
First Impressions
Once it was inflated, I started checking it out. The color is a nice brown and white combo. I read online that this color is good for visibility, especially indoors. The ball feels pretty good in my hands. The material is synthetic rubber, and it has a nice pebbled texture for grip. I bounced it a few times on my driveway, and it felt good, nice and responsive.
Putting It to the Test
- I went to the park nearby that has a basketball court.
- Started with some basic dribbling drills. The grip felt great, no slipping or anything.
- Moved on to shooting practice. The ball felt consistent coming off my hand. I liked the weight of it, not too heavy, not too light, seemed just right for a size 7.
- I even played a quick pickup game with some guys who were there. The ball held up well, no issues with the grip or anything during the game.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this Nivia Top Grip basketball. It seems well-made, has good grip, and feels good to play with. I’m looking forward to using it more often. Time will tell how well it holds up, but for now, I’m giving it a thumbs up. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a new basketball, especially for indoor games. It’s also FIBA approved according to the product description, which is cool, even though I don’t play in any official leagues or anything. Anyway, that was my experience with the Nivia Top Grip basketball today, hope this was helpful.
