Like the name suggests, the Spalding NBA Tack-Soft Basketball provides an adhesive grip that is soft in your hands. Built for control, this durable basketballs composite cover and deep channels provide a good grip for easy handling for behind the back passes and high flying slam dunks. It has an indoor/outdoor performance composite cover that is equipped for the hardwood, concrete or asphalt surfaces which provides superior durability wherever you decide to ball. It ships inflated and game ready out of the box, so you can start hooping in no time. Youve earned, now own it, with the Spalding NBA Tack-Soft Basketball.