Best outdoor basketball on Reddit
127 reviews from r/BBallShoes, r/Basketball, r/BasketballTips and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Wilson
4.0
(22)
"Can't go wrong with the Wilson NBA DRV series or Molten balls"
"It's a solid choice, you just can't go wrong."
"Buy the official 3x3 FIBA Wilson for 40bucks. Best ball I had so far for outdoor"
"I'm considering this Wilson one for its durability and performance."
"I'm thinking about trying the Wilson 3x3 Fiba approved outdoor ball or Molten ball."
"Wilson evo"
"Use an Evo outdoors."
"Get an evo and use it outside"
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
"Wilson NCAA Street Shot Outdoor Basketball, Official Size 29.5"."
#2
Adidas
4.5
(15)
"The harden 6s is currently the best outdoor basketball shoes due to durability and BOOST cushioning but they a bit expensivd"
"Harden Stepback 3 is very good for outdoor based on my experience with the shoe."
"The cushioning on that shoe is INSANE as well as the traction, should be under 100 bucks"
"The Dame 8s and the Harden Vol. 6 are good picks. The Hardens are especially durable and cushioned."
"Harden 6, dame 8, zoom separate from the regular brands."
"If you want to go American, then get either harden 6, Giannis immortality 2, zoom separate, or dame 8"
"Adidas signature line(Trae, Dame, Harden), NB Kawhi 2, and Zoom Separate are all great outdoor shoes"
"I've had success with the Adidas Ownthegame 2.0."
"The Dames seem like a really good outdoor shoe."
"Adidas pro model 2g. It has a rubber toe cap."
#3
Spalding
4.3
(11)
"The Spalding Beast. $3000."
"Found the Spalding Phantom and Spalding Street to be the best outdoor basketballs."
"Found the Spalding Phantom and Spalding Street to be the best outdoor basketballs."
"The Spalding Zi/O has a synthetic leather feel and deep channels for better grip."
"The Spalding Street is great for those on a budget. It’s tough and offers good value."
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
"Spalding balls, ask the sales assistant in the sports section for advice though he'll point out to yr store's best"
"I love Spalding, though not sure if it's 'The Best'."
"I always went with Spalding. Synthetic or composite leather indoor/outdoor."
"A Spalding Silver Series is like £15."
#4
Nike
4.1
(9)
"Pretty solid ball has a really good grippy feel and deep channels high quality."
"Nike Elite All Court"
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
"Nike budget shoes, some adidas shoes (the best being the harden 6 and dame 8)..."
"Surprisingly gt cut 2s"
"If you’re Nike only probably Air Max Impact series"
"Nike Precision."
"Nike air raid"
"I’m wearing some GT Cut 2s outside at the minute, definitely will have you covered for cushion."
#5
Molten
4.5
(8)
"Can't go wrong with the Wilson NBA DRV series or Molten balls"
"Molten bg3800 and wilson ncaa composite balls are the best ive felt that are also super durable"
"Buy bg3800 its the best molten ball for outdoor"
"Molten bg3800."
"We've landed on the FIBA Competition ball for mixed surfaces: Molten BG3800."
"If you want to step it up the Molten BG3800 is your next best usually $50."
"Moltens are the gold standard here."
"Molten outdoors are pretty good"
#6
Way of Wade
4.3
(6)
"Way of Wade or Anta"
"WoW Son of flash are probably one of the best outdoor shoes you could get."
"I'd look at way of wade (shadow, fission or 808 3) as they have some good durable shoes."
"Wade Fission 9. Hard and grippy outsoles. 100% made for outdoor."
"Way of Wade 808v3 - not the ultra."
"WOW 808 2's or WOW 10's I think are good options."
#7
Li-Ning
4.6
(5)
"Badfive 2 Low lining"
"Any li Ning shoe is amazing for outdoor use; I know the WoW 808 2 is phenomenal"
"Li Ning way of wade 808 2 is one of the best shoes you can get and it's a good price too."
"Two wxy V3 works great for outdoors but i think li-ning's Son of flash outsoles are tougher based on yt reviews."
"Lining BadFive 2's"
#8
Harden
4.0
(5)
"Look into Harden Vol. 6 and Li-Ning Fission 8."
"Harden 7 is one great option."
"Harden 6, but they are mainly for outdoor."
"Personally i use the harden vol 6 and once you break it in it’s a very good performing sneaker and the durability is awesome on them"
"Harden vol. 6."
#9
Dame
4.0
(4)
"Dame are great outdoors. And durable."
"Dame certified but it will depend on the feet ...top tier traction and durability seems to be good."
"I’ve been enjoying my dame certifieds for outdoor!"
"If you can find some Dame 5s, they'll do great as well."
#10
Li Ning
4.5
(2)
"Lining and Anta shoes. they are probably the most durable shoes ive ever worn"
"Go for Chinese brands if you just want it outdoors. Li Ning, 361 and Anta are what you want to look at"
#11
Jordan
4.5
(2)
"I recommend jordan zoom separate, dame 8, harden 6, and nb kawhi 2"
"Jordan 35 Low is my go-to choice for outdoor hoops."
#12
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Decathlon got several good options too at this price point."
"Decathlon balls work pretty well."
#13
TF
4.0
(2)
"TF-500"
"Tf500 has been good, but needs to wear-in a bit."
#14
Chinese Brands
4.0
(2)
"I got my Crazy Rage 1 (狂怒1) for 30 bucks and they have better cushioning."
"The good budget stuff these days is the chinese brands."
#15
Starbury
4.0
(2)
"Starbury’s. And 1 used to have the best one"
"Starbury 1"
#16
Anta
4.0
(2)
"Some great shoes are: Anta shock the game 5.0 , 361 zen 4, speed 8 premium, Wade all city 10 v2, wade shadow 4"
"Anta stg 5 and lining speed 8 premium/badfive 2 low"
#17
Puma
3.5
(2)
"I've had good luck with the Puma Uproar."
"Was the puma rs dreamer any durable?"
#18
NBA
3.5
(2)
"I got the NBA street ball and it's held up pretty well for me, so that's what I would recommend."
"I'm currently using the NBA street (again) for a dusty court/outdoor too."
#19
Kyrie
5.0
(1)
"Kyrie 7s are the best basketball shoe of the decade."
#20
LeBron
5.0
(1)
"Try the LeBron soldier line possibly."
#21
Drose
4.0
(1)
"Drose 11 have been good to me"
#22
Zion
4.0
(1)
"Zion 2s can be had for a great price now and have worked out well for me."
#23
Cosmic
4.0
(1)
"Cosmic unity 3"
#24
New Balance
4.0
(1)
"New balance two wxy."
#25
Stryker
4.0
(1)
"I currently have a synthetic leather ball from a little brand called Stryker."
#26
Kobe
4.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with some kobe mentality 1 or 2s."
#27
Giannis
4.0
(1)
"Giannis immortality."
#28
Wade
4.0
(1)
"Wade all city"
#29
361 Degrees
4.0
(1)
"Get a 361 Degrees shoe. They will hold up great"
#30
Alyn Beck Park
4.0
(1)
"Alyn Beck park off Skye Canyon and 95. It’s only one full court but it’s open til 11."
#31
Kivaj
4.0
(1)
"Checkout the Kivaj Molten."
#32
Regional Park
4.0
(1)
"We have a few courts in Midwest City at Regional Park. Always busy with games going on!"
#33
Tarmak
4.0
(1)
"Just got a tarmak bt500 for €25, and so far so good."
#34
Sunny Springs Park
4.0
(1)
"Sunny Springs park on Buffalo and Elkhorn has like 6 hoops."
#35
Lynwood Park
4.0
(1)
"Lynwood Park
Pernoshal Park
Bernard Halpern Park
Hammond Park (Might not be open)
Central Park
Piedmont Park"
#36
Botanical Gardens
4.0
(1)
"There’s 2 courts near the botanical gardens."
#37
50th and Classen
4.0
(1)
"There’s a park around 50th and Classen that stays pretty busy."
#38
KD
4.0
(1)
"KD Trey 5 are great for outdoor and you can easily find them for $40-$70."
#39
Ja
4.0
(1)
"I love hooping in my Ja 1s. Affordable, stylish and good for indoor and outdoor hoops."
#40
5 Below
4.0
(1)
"Low key the basketballs from 5 below are pretty good for outdoor plus you can’t beat the price"
#41
Baden
3.0
(1)
"Has anyone used the baden contender?"
#42
And1
3.0
(1)
"And1 walmart ball big trust."
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