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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
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QBounce
Silent Basketball 5.0
A foam-core option with documented size 5 and size 7 dimensions. Compare the exact variant.
Size 5 & 7Foam coreNot stated
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| What matters to you | In The Lab Silent Basketball 4.0 | SKLZ Bashhhketball Pro | QBounce Silent Basketball 5.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size / circumference | Men’s size; exact measurement not stated | 29.5 in | Size 5: 27.5 in / size 7: 29.5 in |
| Stated mass | 325 g* | 590 g | Not stated |
| Construction | PU foam | Dual-density PU foam | Foam core |
| Intended floor use | Carpet · Hardwood | Wood · Tile · Carpet | Indoor (confirm floor) |
| Potential fit | Players who want a lighter ball for stationary indoor handling and accept a different feel from a game ball. | Players prioritizing a full-size circumference and a heavier published mass over a lightweight feel. | Families comparing a documented 27.5-inch size 5 with a full-size option, after checking fit and local league guidance. |
| Advantages | Airless construction needs no inflation · Manufacturer identifies carpet and hardwood use · Lighter stated mass may suit relaxed handling practice | Published circumference and mass make comparison easier · Integrated channels and grooves · Manufacturer specifies multiple indoor surfaces | Size 5 and size 7 circumferences are documented · Soft grip texture described by manufacturer · Smaller variant gives families a measured size to check |
| Limitations | Weight differs between official pages (315 g vs 325 g) · A lighter ball will not reproduce game-ball feel · No independent noise or durability measurements | Heavier stated mass than lightweight foam alternatives · No independently measured noise data · Foam construction still differs from an inflated game ball | No verified product weight · Other selector sizes lack detailed dimensions in our research · No independent surface or sound testing |
| Verified destinations | In The Lab Buying options ↗ | SKLZ Walmart Buying options ↗ | QBounce Buying options ↗ |
| Evidence & testing | Manufacturer specifications. Research only; no physical test. Read sources ↗ | Manufacturer specifications. Research only; no physical test. Read sources ↗ | Manufacturer specifications. Research only; no physical test. Read sources ↗ |
In The Lab’s men’s-size label is not a verified exact circumference; weight differs between official sources. QBounce sizes 5 and 7 are separate variants, not an identical cross-store match. Prices are not displayed or sortable without authorized current data.