EXTEND THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR BASKETBALL

BECAUSE IF YOUR BALL IS YOUR TOOL OF WORK, YOUR WEAPON... THEN IT DESERVES A MINIMUM OF ATTENTION.


AND BELIEVE ME, IT CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN DURATION, GRIP, FEELINGS, AND EVEN ON YOUR PERFORMANCE.

WHAT YOU NEED: THE TOOLS.

A MICROFIBER CLOTH ($1)

NO ORDINARY TEA TOWEL OR OLD RAW TOWEL. A MICROFIBER CLOTH IS CLEAN, SOFT, AND RESPECTS THE SURFACE OF THE BALL WITHOUT DAMAGING THE COVER.

DEMINERALIZED WATER (ALSO $1).

DO NOT USE TAP WATER FULL OF LIMESCALE. DEMINERALIZED WATER IS NEUTRAL. IT RESPECTS THE MATERIAL, ESPECIALLY ON COMPOSITE OR SYNTHETIC LEATHER BALLS

A ROOM AT GOOD TEMPERATURE (LIKE YOUR BEDROOM, AN OFFICE...)

AVOID DAMP OR ICING PLACES. AFTER CLEANING, LET YOUR BALL DRY IN A TEMPERATE AND DRY PLACE, PLACED ON A FLAT SURFACE.

THE FINAL STEP: BASKETBALL MAINTENANCE

  • 1

    MOISTEN YOUR MICROFIBER CLOTH WITH A LITTLE DEMINERALIZED WATER.

  • 2

    Gently rub the entire surface of the ball (1 to 2 minutes, no more).

  • 3

    PLACE IT AND LET IT DRY NATURALLY (NO RADIATOR, NO DIRECT SUN).

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Why is it important to maintain your basketball once a week?!

  • Remove any rough edges. (Dust kills the grip)
  • Improves the surface's resistance to wear.
  • Maintains grip and playing feel
  • Increase the lifespan of your ball.
  • And above all, it allows you to perform at your best.
    day after day

Bonus: Check the pressure!

Every 2-3 months, take 30 seconds to check that your basketball is properly inflated to 7.5 - 8.5 PSI.
Too soft: impacts durability + less bounce + less control + game is impacted.
A quick pump and everything will be perfect

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Don't forget Hooper:

DISCIPLINE | WORK | PASSION

BALL DON'T LIE

Written by: Quentin FAGIANI

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