Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get a new volleyball for practice, and I finally decided to grab the NFHS approved one. Here’s how it all went down.
First, I hit up a few local sports stores. No luck. Shelves were pretty bare, or they only had those cheap, rubbery ones that feel awful. I’m pretty serious so it’s a little bit picky. I wanted the real deal, something that would actually hold up during games.
Then I spent a bit of time browsing online. Found a few options. The prices seem ok.
My Choice
- I compared a couple of different brands that all claimed to be “official” NFHS balls. Some had slightly different panel designs, but they all looked pretty similar.
- Checked out some customer reviews. A few people complained about some brands losing air quickly, so I steered clear of those.
Finally, I picked one that seemed like a good balance of price and decent reviews. Clicked “add to cart” and checked out. I paid using my usual online payment method – nothing fancy there.
It arrived a few days later. The box was a little beat up, but the ball itself was fine. I pumped it up to the recommended pressure. Felt good – nice and firm, with a good grip.
I took it out to the park for a little test run. Served a few, practiced some sets and bumps. It felt much better than my old, worn-out ball. The texture was just right, and it seemed to fly true.
So far, so good! I’m hoping this ball will last me a while. I’ll probably update this post after a few months of use, just to see how it holds up. but now I think it’s pretty nice.
