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Wilson NBA Authentic Series Outdoor Basketball

  • Size 6, 28.5 inches
  • Tackskin cover, panel construction
  • 0.46 kg
  • NBA Authentic series, outdoor
  • 1 year limited warranty
  • Brown

Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

An NBA Authentic series ball in size six with a tackskin cover, named for outdoor use. The listing gives no abrasion or inflation detail, so outdoor wear is the part to weigh.

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ASIN: B091MKBL9RCategory: Basketballs

Sizes Available

Size 5 - 27.5"Size 6 - 28.5"Size 7 - 29.5"

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Overview

A player who needs a size six ball for outdoor courts gets a panel-built ball with a tackskin cover under the NBA Authentic Series name. The listing is brief, so cover grip and bounce details come from the material name alone.

A size six ball under the NBA Authentic name gives a clear fit for players who want that size outdoors. The limit is a short listing with no inflation, bounce or wear detail, so how the cover handles rough concrete is unknown.

Who it's for

Players and coaches filling a size six requirement for outdoor practice get a branded, tackskin-covered ball. Anyone needing a larger size, or a listing with cover durability and inflation details, should check another model.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Tackskin cover for grip
  • NBA Authentic series branding
  • One year limited warranty
Cons
  • Outdoor cover wear not detailed
  • Inflation guidance missing
  • Size six may be too small for some players

Performance notes

Grip depends on the tackskin cover, which is the surface the hand meets, while panel construction decides how evenly the ball bounces. Outdoor wear comes from the cover rubbing on rough surfaces, and the listing gives no abrasion detail. Bounce also depends on inflation, which the user sets.

Specifications

BrandWilson
Dimensions & fit
SizeSize 6 - 28.5"
Item Diameter28.5 incheslower than 55% of 34 basketballs
Item weight0.46 kg
Construction & materials
Material TypeTackskin Cover
Construction TypePanel with Tackskin Cover
ColorBrown
Warranty & support
Warranty Description1 Year Limited
Other details
Ball Typebasketball
League NameNBA
AIR RETENTIONInflation retention lining creats longer lasting air retention
NBA PRO SEAMSNew channel construction suited to player preference
TACKSKIN COVERNew cushion layer offers ultimate grip in all weather conditions

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Wilson NBA Authentic Outdoor basketball for indoor courts?

The product name says outdoor and the cover is described as tackskin. The listing gives no indoor rating.

Is this a youth ball?

The age range is listed as adult, and the size is given as size 6.