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Silent basketball brands: compare the specific model

An evidence-led look at In The Lab, SKLZ and QBounce, with a focus on model specifications rather than brand-wide claims.

SilentBasketball.info · Published October 21, 2026 · Research-based

Brand is a starting point, not a specification

A familiar name does not establish which ball fits your hands or your room. Compare the exact model and variant. We researched three current manufacturer product pages rather than building a directory of unverified brands.

In The Lab

The Silent Basketball 4.0 is described as PU foam in standard men’s size. Its product page states 325 g while a separate official page states 315 g. We preserve that discrepancy and recommend checking the current version with the seller.

SKLZ

The Bashhhketball Pro is specified as 29.5 inches and 590 g, with dual-density PU foam. SKLZ also has a different Bashhhketball model; do not transfer the Pro’s mass to a listing that omits “Pro.” Model matching matters when you compare retailer destinations.

QBounce

The Silent Basketball 5.0 has documented size 5 and size 7 circumferences on its detailed product page. Other selector sizes are not treated as verified dimensions in our catalog. We did not verify its mass.

What is not a brand recommendation

We have not ranked customer service, long-term durability, returns or measured noise across these brands. Those require additional evidence. A direct maker link is a researched destination, not a partnership claim.

Read the individual research files below and compare the records using the same fields.

Sources & further reading

Sources reviewed October 21, 2026. Product statements are manufacturer claims unless noted; we have not independently tested these balls.

PUT THE DETAILS IN CONTEXT.

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In The Lab

Silent Basketball 4.0

A lighter, airless PU foam ball for indoor handling practice. Check the current variant before ordering.

Size 7PU foam325 g*
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SKLZ

Bashhhketball Pro

A dual-density foam option with a stated 29.5-inch circumference and 590 g mass.

Size 7Dual-density PU foam590 g