---
product_id: 1179615
title: "NBA Rookie Gear® Composite Basketball"
brand: "spalding"
price: "¥17540"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Spalding"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1179615-nba-rookie-gear-composite-basketball
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
---

# 27.5" youth size 15% lighter weight Indoor/outdoor durable NBA Rookie Gear® Composite Basketball

**Brand:** spalding
**Price:** ¥17540
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏀 Elevate your rookie’s game with the pro-level ball designed to grow skills and confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NBA Rookie Gear® Composite Basketball by spalding
- **How much does it cost?** ¥17540 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1179615-nba-rookie-gear-composite-basketball)

## Best For

- spalding enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted spalding brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready to Play:** Shipped inflated and game-ready—no hassle, just pick up and dominate.
- • **Trusted NBA Brand:** From the official NBA equipment supplier—quality that inspires confidence and performance.
- • **Perfect Youth Size:** Official Size 5 at 27.5 inches—ideal for young hands mastering control.
- • **Lightweight Advantage:** 15% lighter composite cover helps develop technique faster with less fatigue.
- • **All-Weather Durability:** Composite cover built to withstand both indoor courts and outdoor playgrounds.

## Overview

The Spalding NBA Rookie Gear Composite Basketball is a youth-sized (27.5"), 15% lighter basketball featuring a durable composite cover for indoor and outdoor play. Shipped inflated and ready for action, it’s engineered to help young athletes develop ball-handling skills with ease, backed by Spalding’s trusted NBA heritage.

## Description

Product Description Help your young athlete sharpen up their skills. The Spalding NBA Rookie Gear Multi Color Youth Basketball is the same size as standard youth balls, but with a lighter weight. It's made with a composite cover that holds up to drills both indoors and out. Brand Story A Division of Russell Brands, LLC, Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world, and America's first baseball company. Spalding is the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA, the official baseball of the Little League World Series, the official volleyball of the King of the Beach Volleyball Tour and of the "Pro Beach Series" and the official football of Pop Warner. In addition to being a leading producer and marketer of basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls, Spalding produces softballs under the Dudley brand. The SPALDING® and DUDLEY® trademarks are owned by Russell Brands, LLC.

Review: Good quality, right size for beginning players - I recently bought this basketball for my 8 year old son. He has never played basketball and after reading various reviews on several websites, I decided this was the right ball for him. I found that desertcart had the best price and since I am a Prime member I got it in 2 days with free shipping. I have not been disappointed with my choice. It fits his hand nicely so he can learn to dribble the ball and it is a little lighter as the specifications indicate, so he can practice his hoops. He plays with it on the driveway and it performs well. This basketball is made of a composite leather and even though I know nothing about basketballs, my husband was very pleased with my choice. It is just the size our son needs until he has mastered some basic skills of the game.
Review: Starter Ball for Youth (Pre-Kinder to First) - This ball has a specific purpose. It’s durable as long as you keep it stored indoors. This ball is lighter and smaller which is intended for youth play typically in Pre-Kinder to First Grade (4 to 6 yr olds). This ball is to encourage the children towards basketball and build their confidence in ball-handling and to make a basket on an 8 foot rim. Check with your youth basketball organizations on the standards ball sizes and rim heights. Our league moves to from Size 7 (Pre-K to First), Size 8 (2nd to Fourth) and Size 9 / Adult Men (5th grade +). This applies to boys. Girls will stay with the Size 8 ball. Your local youth league may vary.

## Features

- Youth: Size 5, 27.5"
- Performance composite cover
- 15% lighter to help develop technique
- Shipped inflated and game-ready
- Designed for indoor and outdoor play

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001CI36XM |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth |
| Age Range Description | Youth |
| Best Sellers Rank | #267,724 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #598 in Basketballs |
| Brand | Spalding |
| Brand Name | Spalding |
| Color | Multi |
| Construction Type | Composite |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,727 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00029321742819 |
| Item Diameter | 27.5 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Rookie Gear |
| Item Weight | 1.25 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Spalding |
| Material | Composite |
| Material Type | Composite |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Sport Type | Basketball |
| UPC | 029321742819 799360589040 744288793918 718645517004 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Youth
- **Brand:** Spalding
- **Color:** Multi
- **Item Weight:** 1.25 Pounds
- **Material:** Composite

## Images

![NBA Rookie Gear® Composite Basketball - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813mM7CTLNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: my grandson is 8. I see reviews talk  about 4-6 year olds. I dont want him to think its a 'baby ball'.  Is it good for practice inside and out?**
A: My son just turned 7 and has started to use my adult basketball with no issue.  The size difference isn't significant.  Personally, I would go with an adult ball for an 8 year old based on my experience.

**Q: does this ball ship deflated?**
A: Hello Andrea,Thank you for your question. This ball does ship deflated. Please let me know if you have any other questions.Regards,FrancisCustomer ServiceS&S Worldwide

**Q: i just like shooting hoops . is it full size?**
A: no, it is smaller than regulation size.

**Q: does this come in a retail box?**
A: It does not.  I'm actually disappointed as I am giving this as a gift.  It arrived in a brown amazon box, but no retail packaging.  Not the best situation for gift giving.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, right size for beginning players
*by L***E on October 1, 2016*

I recently bought this basketball for my 8 year old son. He has never played basketball and after reading various reviews on several websites, I decided this was the right ball for him. I found that Amazon had the best price and since I am a Prime member I got it in 2 days with free shipping. I have not been disappointed with my choice. It fits his hand nicely so he can learn to dribble the ball and it is a little lighter as the specifications indicate, so he can practice his hoops. He plays with it on the driveway and it performs well. This basketball is made of a composite leather and even though I know nothing about basketballs, my husband was very pleased with my choice. It is just the size our son needs until he has mastered some basic skills of the game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Starter Ball for Youth (Pre-Kinder to First)
*by B***S on September 26, 2020*

This ball has a specific purpose. It’s durable as long as you keep it stored indoors. This ball is lighter and smaller which is intended for youth play typically in Pre-Kinder to First Grade (4 to 6 yr olds). This ball is to encourage the children towards basketball and build their confidence in ball-handling and to make a basket on an 8 foot rim. Check with your youth basketball organizations on the standards ball sizes and rim heights. Our league moves to from Size 7 (Pre-K to First), Size 8 (2nd to Fourth) and Size 9 / Adult Men (5th grade +). This applies to boys. Girls will stay with the Size 8 ball. Your local youth league may vary.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect ball for 4-6 year olds
*by R***Y on November 9, 2009*

I bought the ball in Summer '09 for my 3 year old because I was going to enroll him in the local buddy basketball league for 4-6 year old and I wanted to get a head start on his form. This is the perfect ball for that age group and should really be considered as the standard ball for leagues that service that age group. This ball weighs 25% less than standard youth basketballs which enables the youngest ballplayers to shoot in a manner than more closely resembles the style of shot that the will use later in their careers. If anyone has ever noticed how most young players shoot a basketball they have noticed that the put the ball next to their ear and fling moreso than shoot the basketball and it ends up going off to the side. This ball allows them to keep a more natural shot. In summary, I think that this a great new type basketball for the youth market and feel like you will see more and more leagues adopt it. I give it a 10 out of 10.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Spalding NBA Rookie Gear® Composite Basketball
- WILSON NCAA Legend Basketballs - Size 5, Size 6 and Size 7
- Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5"

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1179615-nba-rookie-gear-composite-basketball](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1179615-nba-rookie-gear-composite-basketball)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Japan*
*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*