Let me start by saying this ball is a BLAST. The moment I unboxed it (yes, it arrives deflated—grab a pump!), I knew it was something special. The LED lights flash with every bounce, turning our driveway into a mini NBA arena after sunset. My 12-year-old nephew went nuts over it—finally, a gift that wasn’t just another video game!

Pros: The grip feels legit—like a real size 7 basketball—and the weight is perfect for teens (not too heavy, not a kiddie toy). Batteries last forever (okay, 30 hours, but still!). Bonus: Spares are included. Watching the ball streak through the air like a comet? Priceless.

Cons: A few reviewers mentioned brightness fading over time (battery issue?), and yeah, it’s plastic—so don’t expect it to survive being punted into traffic. Also, no pump included (annoying but understandable for shipping).

Real-talk moment: This isn’t just for kids. My buddies and I (ahem, adults) stole it for midnight HORSE games. Pair it with an LED hoop light (genius hack from one reviewer!), and you’ve got summer nights sorted. Just maybe keep it away from concrete walls—one user reported an ‘explosion’ after extreme bounces. Yikes.

Final verdict? For $20-ish? Absolute steal. Five glowing stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.