Best Volleyball Reviews 2018

Baden was founded in 1979 in Renton, Washington, and is an innovative and trusted brand that manufactures quality softballs, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, etc. No wonder it produced the first women’s basketball which was adopted by NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), barely 5 years after its inception. Baden balls not only get approval from regulating bodies, but are also the official game ball for some tournaments.

The Baden Perfection® Volleyball is covered with top-quality, full-grain leather which gives it a soft feel while delivering the required impact for a perfect hit. This volleyball is highly durable, light, and delivers optimal response to produce the desired outcome with every hit.

A valve regulates the flow of air and it’s made with materials thicker than the entire ball to help it control air effectively. Sometimes, the player hits the valve which could really hurt; this is negative feedback, which often affects the quality of a player’s performance and consequently demoralizes the player. The Perfection® Volleyball has a patented recessed valve design that locates the valve below the ball’s surface so there’s no chance of getting stung from hitting the valve. That way, players can focus on their game with no fear or pain.

The Baden Perfection® Volleyball has the lightest butyl bladder ever used for volleyball and this creates an optimum ball weight and performance. It also sports a blended cotton wrap which ensures that the ball retains its shape throughout its lifespan. There’s a special type of adhesive used in the construction of this ball as well, and it is largely responsible for the great feel of the ball and it also prevents the panels from peeling.

The quality of this volleyball speaks for itself, which is apparently loud enough as it’s endorsed by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The NFHS writes most sports rules for high school competitions. Baden is also the official court ball maker for AVCA, which further proves its level of quality.

Here are other volleyballs by Baden you may like:

• Baden Light Microfiber Training Volleyball – Advanced microfiber composite cover with butyl bladder
• Baden SkilCoach Synthetic Training Volleyball – Official-size lightweight training ball with synthetic nylon cover
• Baden Lexum Composite Volleyball – Recessed sting-free valve with soft-touch feel and butyl bladder

Tachikara is a Japanese brand founded in Tokyo in 1915. Since its inception, it has relied on creativity and innovation for manufacturing high-quality sports balls. It collaborates with sports players to create balls that not only improve their performance, but are also tailored for how the balls are used. This attention to detail is what has earned this brand the status of official maker of match balls for top sporting tournaments including the Olympics. The creativity of this brand shows in how it adds colors to its products. If you’re looking for a colorful basketball, Tachikara is a brand you can turn to. Further, its beautiful volleyballs are a good example of its innovation.

The Tachikara SV5WSC Composite Volleyball has the Sensi-Tec microfiber composite construction with a resin fiber cover. This attractively-colored ball is regulation size and has the approval of the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS). This particular variant has a host of lovely color combinations, and it will almost be impossible for you not to find one you’ll love.

This volleyball is designed with the patented loose bladder method which allows air flow between the inner bladder of the ball and the blend of cotton canvas and leather on the outside cover. This makes the ball well-balanced and gives it better stability in-flight, which in turn gives players greater control and better handling of the ball. This innovative design was made popular by, you guessed right, yours truly, Tachikara.

This ball will easily pass for a match ball as it’s made to professional standards and is regulation size. Ideal for indoor use and intended for all ages, it will suit recreation centers and school gyms. The manufacturer offers a 2-year warranty on this ball which spells confidence—two years is a long time to find out if the ball isn’t good enough.

Molten is a large manufacturer of sports balls, sports equipment, and coaching accessories. With a mission to help athletes maximize their potential, it focuses on the details that affect how the game is played to design its products. This dedication and consistency is what earned it the status of official game ball maker for NCAA, and got the approval of FIVB and USAV. With relentless efforts towards innovation, craftsmanship, and technology, Molten will continue to create products with unparalleled quality and superior performance.

If you want to play like the pros you watch on TV and express the sage-like control they have on the ball, the Molten FLISTATEC Volleyball is your best bet to achieve that. The reason is simple: it’s the same ball they use. This ball is the official volleyball of the NCAA Men’s Championship. It sports the Flight Stability Technology (FLISTATEC) design, which boosts your ball control making your overhand passes a lot more accurate.

Still on the unique ball design technology, this official game ball replica has superior in-flight stability because it optimizes its surrounding air current. It’s nylon-wound and is covered with premium micro-fiber composite making it ideal for indoor use. Due to its official approvals and regulation size and weight, this ball is ideal for school gyms, sports complexes, and anywhere else volleyball is taken seriously.

The following are some more professional-standard products available from the stables of Molten:

• Molten Official NORCECA Volleyball – Microfiber composite-covered and is equipped with the FLISTATEC
• Molten Light Touch Volleyball – Has soft polyurethane cover and is ideal for players under age 12
• Molten Super Touch Volleyball – Covered with premium Japanese leather and is the official NCAA ball for women
• Molten Pro Touch Volleyball – Nylon-wound, is the official USAV volleyball, and is NFHS-approved

Mikasa started off in Hiroshima over 89 years ago with so much passion and a focus to create the perfect game ball. Mikasa manufactures sports balls to the highest standards, meeting the toughest requirements and knowing only the best can qualify as an official game ball. It makes balls for sports including football, soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and many others. Regardless of the sport in question, excellence is always its aim and this is what made its volleyball the official Olympic game ball.

The Mikasa MVA200 is one of the most widely acclaimed volleyballs among professional players and official tournaments. This ball was the official game ball for the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic volleyball games. If you have your doubts about this ball, the fact that it’s used at the highest level of volleyball tournaments will alleviate them. Further, the blue and yellow color pattern on the ball enhances its visibility which helps with the player’s reaction time.

This ball features a unique 8-panel swirl design which provides more contact areas on the ball’s surface. It also sports an aerodynamic embossed and dimpled surface, which creates turbulence in the air around it so the ball can move through the air with less resistance. This improves strike and pass accuracy and lets the ball travel further and faster with less effort. That way, players can conserve energy and have more-precise control of the ball.

This championship series ball is a size 5, which is the official regulation size. It has a nylon-wound core and an exclusive soft microfiber cover which gives the ball a great feel and an even greater in-flight stability. Being the FIVB official game ball, it has its approval as well as that of many nations’ official volleyball organizations. This game ball’s cemented seams allow air to flow between the ball’s cover and the carcass, which gives it its soft feel but still retains the explosiveness that brings the action into the game.

Spalding has over a century of experience manufacturing sports products that enhance the playability of the sport as well as the players’ performance in the game. It has been the official manufacturer of NBA’s game day basketball and backboard, the Rucker League, Arena Football League, NCAA, and Euroleague. Its dedication to excellence and commitment to never-ending improvement is what has taken this brand to great heights. Its Extreme Pro Volleyball is a good example of Spalding’s dedication to excellent products.

The Spalding Extreme Pro Wave Volleyball is designed for recreational play, and is also ideal for practicing as it is the official weight and size. It sports a machine-stitched TPE cover with WAVE panel design which gives you more surface area to make contact with. This gives you improved ball control and handling, letting you aim your spikes where your opponent won’t reach.

It has a soft-touch surface, allowing you to hit the ball as hard as you want without concerns of negative feedback on your palm. It’s not too heavy, but has enough weight to be controlled and glides through the air in just the direction you want it to go. It’s also not so light that its direction can be changed by the wind. This colorful ball is available in Blue/Orange, Pink/Green, Pink/Purple, and Solid White so you can choose whichever suits your game style.

The following are some other quality volleyballs available from Spalding:

• Spalding VB3 Indoor Volleyball – Composite leather cover with two-ply butyl bladder for air retention
• Spalding TF-VB5 NFHS Competition Volleyball – V-seam construction with floating butyl bladder; NFHS-approved
• Spalding King of the Beach Never Flat Volleyball – Ideal for outdoor play with soft-touch composite cover