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Our Top Choice
Baden Perfection® Leather Volleyball
Established in 1979, Baden has been true to its mission to anticipate customer needs and satisfy them with superior-quality and innovative sports products.
Made with high-quality leather. Soft valve. Made with a special adhesive. AVCA’s official court ball. NFHS-approved.
A bit expensive, but then, the ball is elite-quality.
3-color stripes
Indoor; outdoor
19 colors available
Smooth
Leather
Best Value
Tachikara Sensi-Tec Composite Volleyball
For over a century, Tachikara has been manufacturing sports balls tailored to how the game is played in order to improve player performance and adaptability.
Professional-grade. Regulation size. Attractive appearance. Patented design. Official approval. Great warranty.
Might not last too long if used often by heavy hitters.
2-color stripes
Indoor
58 colors available
Smooth
Micro-fiber; composite leather
Molten FLISTATEC Volleyball
With over 57 years of experience in the manufacture of sports balls and accessories, Molten has earned itself a revered reputation as the official NCAA game ball maker.
Superior-quality. Official match ball standard. Innovative design technology. Made with durable materials. Great accuracy and control.
A bit too bouncy, so rookies might not adjust well to it.
3-color waves
Indoor
Red/white/blue; red/white/green
Rough
Micro-fiber
Mikasa Sports Official FIVB Game Ball
Mikasa specializes in making sports balls to the highest of standards with a focus on quality and performance, which improves player quality and the overall experience.
Official standard ball. Aerodynamic design. Dimpled surface. Wound nylon core. Soft microfiber cover.
Quite hard to hit.
8 panel
Indoor
Blue/yellow
Embossed
Micro-fiber
Spalding Extreme Pro Wave Volleyball
With over a century’s experience, Spalding manufactures sports balls and systems to bring out the best experience of the game and increase the performance of the players.
Machine-stitched. Wave panel design. Soft surface. Official weight and size. TPE-covered.
Some complaints about air retention abilities.
Wave panel
Indoor; outdoor
3 color combos; white
Smooth
Stitched TPE