Okay, so I've been using this Sportfly weighted basketball for about two weeks now, and I gotta say – it's legit. At first, I was skeptical about how much difference 2.2lbs could make, but wow was I wrong.

The weight is PERFECT – not too heavy that it kills your arms immediately, but just enough to make you work. After dribbling with this for 15 minutes, switching back to a regular ball feels like you're handling a balloon. My control has already improved noticeably.

What surprised me most was the quality. The PU leather feels premium and the grip is excellent – no slipping even when my hands get sweaty during intense drills. The textured surface gives that authentic basketball feel which is crucial for proper training transfer.

Small heads up though: it does come deflated (which they clearly state). Took me about 5 minutes to pump it up to 8 PSI using a basic hand pump. Held air perfectly since then with zero leaks.

I've used it both outdoors on concrete and indoors on hardwood – performs great in both environments without showing any wear. For the price? Absolute steal compared to other weighted balls I've seen.

If you're serious about improving your handles or just want to build some arm endurance for basketball, this is 100% worth it. My only regret? Not getting one sooner!