Wilson GST Leather Game Football - Junior Size

I wanted to get my 9-year-old a really good football. He's tough, enjoys a good game, and is passionate about it. I purchased the junior size, which fits perfectly. br>br>The ball is hard, and the leather, I assume, has been treated at the factory. However, it is difficult to grasp. The ball has a slick feel to it. Consider the ball to be more like a hard leather baseball glove than a soft leather baseball glove. It has a rough texture that makes it difficult to grip. Having said that, this is an excellent ball. To care for the ball, pick up some Wilson leather conditioner. I also purchased tack spray, which has made a significant difference. I started by conditioning the ball, then letting it dry before applying tack spray. Another $15 is charged for each bottle. Yes, it's pricey; however, if you're only concerned about the cost, a rubber ball will suffice. br>br>Synthetic balls are less difficult to maintain. Leather is more durable in the long run, but it does necessitate some maintenance. Consider it in the same way that you would your car seats. Seats made of genuine leather are more difficult to maintain than those made of vinyl. You are the one who must decide what is best for you. Please press the button if you found this review useful.

Jessica NAYLOR

| Nov 14, 2021

I don't usually write reviews, but this football was purchased for our 11u football team this past season. I should have paid attention to the negative feedback because it was spot on - This ball is HORRIBLY HORRIBLY HORRIBLY HORRIBILY We couldn't keep air in it, and when we did, the ball was like a bricabd, and that's putting it mildly. As a result, you wouldn't be able to throw a spiral because of the poor design. I wouldn't complain if it was just me, but we had former high school players and quarterbacks try it to make sure, and they couldn't get a spiral out of it and disliked the ball's extremely hard gel. Please accept my apologies for the late review, but I felt compelled to warn potential buyers.

Amari Graves

| Feb 19, 2021

, you must read. a football game with leather! I've bought a lot of footballs, but I'd never spent the money on a real leather football before, and I was really looking forward to it. This ball has a bad shape, hard points, and a poor grip. br>br> This ball has the potential to be fantastic in the following ways:
1. Make the whole ball look like the stripesbr>2. Remove the ridiculously difficult points that no child wants to play with. br>3. Make a ball in the shape of a Wilson 15. I bought this ball for 99 cents at Walmart. br>br>I like the quality of the laces and stitching, but not enough to make up for the flaws. This ball is completely useless at the moment, and it's a waste of $45 when they could have done so much better. We only use Wilson balls, and I'm very disappointed with this one.

Catalina Estrada

| Sep 04, 2021

I wish I'd had one when I was younger. This was purchased as a "Giving Tree" present for an 8-year-old. As a result, I have no idea how he felt about it because such gifts are always given in complete anonymity. I thought this thing was pretty cool. It's lightweight, has raised laces, and it's a Wilson. Wilson footballs are one thing, but everything else is another.

Emani Gardner

| Feb 20, 2021

It was simple to exchange it with Amazon's customer service, and the replacement arrived quickly and in excellent condition. The ball is nice and grippy, and it's shaped correctly this time; the only thing I'd say about the GST series leather balls is that they're a little hard, but I've always enjoyed them. br>br>Ordered for my co-ed flag football team. ed league, which necessitates the use of junior balls). On the first try, the ball arrived deformed enough that I expected it to have some impact when thrown. It appears that the leather was not stitched together as neatly as it should have been and overlapped in places, resulting in a knot on the seam, and the ends of the ball were also a little wonky and had a slight underbite (which wouldn't be a big deal on its own). Fortunately, Amazon's customer service is excellent, so I am exchanging right away, as this is a fairly expensive ball. I will update with the next ball I receive. br>br>As an aside, the leather is soft and the ball is made of high-quality materials. I'm looking forward to the replacement, which should be more normal in shape.

Alessandra Archer

| Oct 31, 2021

" Unfortunately, neither was perfect, but they were adequate as practice balls. If you want to buy game balls, I would recommend buying direct from Wilson and expect approximately fifty percent (50%) to be excellent Wilson game balls.

Rowen Love

| Sep 18, 2021

This is an incredible ball. It will take some time for your QB and receivers to adjust if you're used to playing with a synthetic ball, but the learning curve is well worth it. It has a good weight distribution, cuts through the air well, and performs admirably. I highly recommend conditioning it with the "Wilson Game Ball Prep Kit. " The ball is similar to a baseball mitt in appearance. It improves over time as you use it and condition it. To be safe, be aware: You'll never want to throw a synthetic ball again once you've thrown this.

Isaac Berry

| Jul 19, 2021

We tested four different footballs, and this one came in second place by a razor-thin margin. It has a good grip and is a good thrower. My quarterbacks simply preferred a different brand of spiral that threw a slightly better spiral for them, but they alternated between the two.

Julianna Daly

| Jun 30, 2021