Solid and pure is the best way to describe this ball. This ball is what every kid starts off playing with in the gym on the first day of junior high. It's not that old ragged ball you dragged around the neighborhood. This is a step up. With top-grain leather this ball will feel different the moment it touches your hand on that first bump. You'll learn your first real play with this ball. It might be the x-play or maybe the fake-x play. Having trouble following along? It's okay, those who play know what it means. With our patented Soft-Bilt fabric center this ball will always keep its shape and softness no matter how tough you get.