You know how a certain country makes a certain pocketknife that can do everything? This ball is built on the same philosophy and can take whatever you throw at it. Practice your bumps and sets over and over. This ball will never tire. No matter what the coaches ask this ball can perform, and no matter what the athletes demand it will rise to the challenge. With qualifications like this it's no wonder that this ball is a favorite of summer clinics and winter break workouts. If you need a ball you can push to the edge this is it.