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How to put air in a never flat basketball
Anyone Own a SPALDING NEVER FLAT basketball?
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lauk4kicks
Anyways, my ball is a bit flat. Had it for about 3 years and I wanted to reinflate it. Anyone know how to? Are we suppose to?
airjordan jb23
That +$!$ went flat on me a couple weeks after I got it.
daprescription
Doesn't it have a built in pump?
lauk4kicks
^nah the built in pump is the infusion basketball. The built in pump sucks anyways lol
durden7
more like SPALDING NEVER USE.
It's garbage
2g00d4u
Wilson Evolution or Spalding TF-1000 only
mt3130
theres a plug in the the little gap where you would stick the pump needle to inflate the ball. just remove that and go to work on it like any old ball.
you arent supposed to pump it for the first year or something like that or it will void the warranty.
if you want to get it as good as new, go to a place that inflates car tires with nitrogen and have them inflate your basketball. ...thats all thats inside thatmakes it so special.
bjm5295
Spalding TF-1000 This.
I remember fighting over the one we had in gym inmiddle school. We had one of those and a bunch of walmart 5 dollar balls.
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jch4
Originally Posted by 2g00d4u
Spalding TF-1000 only
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Yep, but only for hardwood. Only ball better is the leather NBA game ball.
clutchshooter
it'll cost a grip and take forever to break in but once it is,
Spaulding's Official NBA and FIBA Ball.
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cheaper alternatives like TF-100, the Solution. nike has a couple of decent joints too.
maddenfan04
spalding never flat football AND basketball combo 1 2 punch
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How Do You Pump Up A Never Flat Basketball?
How do you pump up a never flat basketball?
Look for a round, black rubber cap on the basketball. Push the cap up enough that you can bend it aside, exposing the hole underneath. This will release air and break the one-year warranty on Neverflat basketballs.
As many you asked, how do never flat balls work? How does it work? Spalding NeverFlat uses NitroFlate, which is the brand’s proprietary air mixture that makes use of large air molecules, which physically cannot leak out of the ball’s outer pores, and smaller molecules, which are trapped from escaping by the larger ones.
Frequent question, how do you iNFLate a flat basketball?
Step 1: Attach the iNFLation needle to the air pump. How to attach the needle will depend on the type of air pump you are using.
Step 2: Moisten the iNFLation needle.
Step 3: Insert the needle into the valve.
Step 4: Begin iNFLating.
Step 5: Check the air pressure.
In this regard, how do you pump up a ball without an adapter? Method #1Use Compressed Air to Pump Up Your Ball Well, with a compressed air canister, you have the perfect solution. The small straw that comes with the canned air will fit inside the ball’s hole perfectly. I’d suggest doing small bursts of air since the can will chill up rather quickly.
Moreover, what is never flat basketball?
Contents
How do you pump up Spalding Infusion basketball?
What is a Moisten needle?
How do you pump air into a basketball without a needle?
How do you pump up a ball without a needle or pump?
How do you pump a ball with a pen?
Can I pump my basketball at a gas station?
Are Neverflat balls good?
Who invented Neverflat?
How do you use a Spalding Championship pump?
Can you pump up a Spalding Never Flat basketball?
How do you pump up Spalding Infusion basketball?
They’ve come up with the Infusion basketball – a ball that comes with a built-in pump that allows you to add air to your ball whenever you want. You just unlock the pump from the ball, pump it up, then slip the pump back in.
What is a Moisten needle?
The purpose of moistening the needle is to prevent the needle from damaging or pushing the valve into the bladder. Saliva is more viscous than water; which is better for being a lubricant.
How do you pump air into a basketball without a needle?
Put the end of the straw of the can into the basketball. It should fit quite easily.
Slowly start to press the trigger to allow the air to go inside the ball. Do it slowly and carefully for the best results. Once the ball is iNFLated to the desired amount, take out the straw and hit the courts!
How do you pump up a ball without a needle or pump?
Use your tubeless bike’s valve stem. If you have a tubeless bike and a pump, you may use one of its valves to pump your basketball.
Use a can of compressed air.
Use a balloon to iNFLate your basketball.
Use a pen ink tube to craft a needle.
How do you pump a ball with a pen?
Can I pump my basketball at a gas station?
Gas stations and the bike shops usually have air pumps available. If you know how to use them correctly with your ball needle, then yes, you can iNFLate your basketball at the gas station or the bike shop. … You would then press the trigger or allow the air to flow into the ball automatically if it’s an automatic pump.
Are Neverflat balls good?
4.0 out of 5 stars Great ball! It’s what you expect from a spalding basketball. It’s a very good ball indoor and outdoor. I always use it outdoors and it works great.
Who invented Neverflat?
Don Sandusky, a 10-year veteran of Du Pont’s apparel business and one of the creators behind the technology that became the Spalding Neverflat basketball, is taking his five-year old, Newark, DE company into the sports equipment business.
How do you use a Spalding Championship pump?
Can you pump up a Spalding Never Flat basketball?
Pump the ball as normal. If the warranty has expired or doesn’t apply, you can pump a Neverflat basketball just like any other basketball. Despite the name, all Neverflat balls will need pumping occasionally, especially after the first year. If you’re not sure how to iNFLate a basketball, keep reading.
How to properly inflate the ball?
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Probably, each of you wondered how to keep the nipple of the ball, how to properly inflate the ball? Unfortunately, I could not find anything clear on the Internet. But today, we have come to what we can tell you about all the subtleties that arise when inflating the ball with a pump.
Would you like to know how to repair the ball yourself or replace the nipple - here is the first article
Let's go:
1) Use ONLY a special needle that is designed for inflating balls (see picture below) The needle should be smooth and without any scratches or burrs, they will significantly reduce the life of the nipple. Do not attempt to inflate the ball without a needle by simply pressing down on the pump/hose. At best, nothing will work out for you, at worst, the nipple will fall into the ball and you will “get” to repair the ball or to a new ball.
2) You need to insert the needle STRICTLY VERTICALLY, after dipping the needle into a special lubricant. Lubrication will help extend the life of the nipple and maintain its elasticity (grease will soon be available for sale in our group - https://vk.com/sosokservice). In extreme cases, spit abundantly on the needle! If you insert the needle at an angle, then you instantly spoil the nipple - tear it in the wrong place. The nipple is actually very soft and can be easily damaged by accident.
3) While inflating the ball, do not allow the needle to move in ANY direction inside the nipple. Not back and forth! Don't sway to the side! From this, the nipple gradually breaks.
Of course, it is impossible to firmly fix the needle while inflating the ball so that it does not move left and right, but the less the needle “plays” inside the nipple, the longer it will live!
4) Upon reaching the required pressure, smoothly, without sudden movements, remove the needle. Voila, you pumped up the ball correctly!
Here are some answers to questions you may have:
- Overpressure does not affect the life of the nipple. It only affects the geometry of the ball.
- The fewer times we insert the needle into the nipple, the longer it will live , for this it is advisable to use a pump with a built-in pressure gauge to immediately pump up the desired pressure. The fewer times we completely blow off and inflate the ball, the longer the nipple will live - because the rubber also oxidizes! Many times we observed a crumbling nipple for two reasons - oxygen and ultraviolet. Hence - do not store the balls in direct sunlight.
- Do not store balls in freezing temperatures eg in the car in winter. During each winter, new balls are often brought to us for repairs. The reason is that in the cold the air inside the ball is compressed, and when they go to the gym, they try to pump up the ball in order to start training. But they forget about the important thing - in the cold, the nipple also coarsens, losing its elasticity. As soon as you insert a needle into a frozen nipple, you run the risk of severely damaging the nipple. If you really swing the ball after frost, then after long storage at room temperature.
Share this information with those who have their own ball, and in principle with the athletes! Let each ball live as long as possible!
If you want to know how to repair the ball yourself or replace its nipple - here is the first article
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👆 How to properly inflate the ball: instructions
Football, basketball, volleyball and children's rubber balls are filled with air, giving the necessary volume and hardness. Any ball gradually deflates, becoming unsuitable for a comfortable game, and many do not understand how to pump it up correctly, so we will tell you. The service life of the product and the convenience of the players depend on the correct pumping. It is recommended to use a pump and a special needle, which can be bought in sports stores and hypermarkets.
How many atmospheres to inflate the balls
Many people determine how much to inflate the ball empirically, but it is better to be guided by the manufacturer's recommendations. This information is usually located near the nipple and is indicated in the Bar indicators. The average values for how many atmospheres to inflate balls are as follows:
for playing on hard surfaces up to 0.8 bar;
in the gym - about 0.6 bar;
on loose ground or lawn - 0.6-0.8 bar.
This applies to football, basketball and volleyball, but a gymnastics ball or children's rubber ball requires less pressure - they are pumped up by eye. Professional soccer balls, which teams play on the field, are pumped up to a pressure of 0.8-1 bar.
But how can you inflate a soccer ball at home if the pump does not have a pressure gauge? A properly inflated product should be moderately firm and elastic. A loose structure is a sign of insufficient pressure.
Checking the pump is very simple: raise the ball to head level and release. If it bounces off the hard floor to waist level (basketball is higher), the pump is good.
Instructions for inflating the ball
There are videos on the net on how to inflate the ball, and recommendations for inflating with a syringe, plastic bottle and other non-standard devices are published. Most of them are useless in real life, so let's see how you can inflate the ball with a pump and a needle:
Check the quality of the purchased needle. On its surface there should be no roughness and points that could damage the rubber nipple.
We recommend that you buy silicone oil for balls, which is applied to the needle before inserting it into a tight hole. So you protect the valve from damage and increase the elasticity of the nipple, extending its service life.
Use a pump with a built-in pressure gauge and refer to it.
If the pump does not have a pressure sensor, determine how the soccer ball should be inflated by eye.
To prolong the life of the ball, experts advise to release the pressure a little after the game. So the product will retain elasticity, and the seams will last longer.
How to inflate a ball without a needle
We will immediately note such instructions as how to inflate the ball with a syringe or a plastic bottle. In real conditions, this is impossible to do or the process will take an unreasonably long time. If there is no special needle, try the method with a medical needle.
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You will need a needle purchased from a pharmacy. The thicker it is, the better, so you can look for a needle from a blood transfusion system. Grind the sharp end on asphalt or a knife sharpening stone. The blunt tip will not damage the rubber nipple.
Wrap tape around the base of the needle to secure it tightly to the pump. Try to create a tight connection so that it can withstand the necessary pressure. Inflating a rubber, jumper ball or gymnastic fitball will not be difficult, but inflating a basketball or soccer ball will be more difficult due to higher pressure.
The main thing is to insert a homemade needle into the hole of the nipple smoothly and carefully so as not to damage the inner walls or pierce the rubber. Careless actions can damage the valve, causing it to stop holding air.
Is it possible to inflate the ball with a compressor
How else to inflate the ball without a needle and without a pump? Use a car compressor, the tip of the tube of which must be firmly attached to the nipple and turn on the device. The method is effective, but there is another one.
You can use the compressor in a tire shop or car service, but in this case there is a risk of pumping the ball or damaging the nipple. It is necessary to act carefully, gradually applying pressure. It is better not to trust the process to service workers, but ask them to do everything on their own. It is necessary to pump air from the gun smoothly and in small portions so as not to exceed the number of atmospheres when pumping, or so that the nipple does not fall inside.
Useful tips for inflating the ball
How to inflate a fitness, football or basketball ball with a pump with or without a needle should be clear to you, but we also recommend that you follow these tips: Exceeding the recommended pressure will affect the geometry of the ball and result in excessive tension at the seams.
Inserting a dry needle into a nipple without silicone lubrication can rub dry rubber, causing the valve to fail over time.