Product Description

New, improved 899 WE Leather with tanned-in tack and deep pebble design - exclusive to Wilson 1005 "small" pattern - easier to grip and throw New composite stripes for better grip and visibility ACL™ Lacing System for better grip and control Dual sided lace reinforcers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40006 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: OFFICIAL
• Brand: Wilson
• Model: WTF1003R
• Dimensions: 6.50" h x 6.60" w x 11.40" l, 1.05 pounds

Features

• Official game ball of NCAA college football, with Wilson's exclusive deep pebbled composite leather
• Accurate Control Lacing system (ACL) made of pebbled composite leather for better grip
• Composite laid-in leather stripe is grippier than traditional painted stripe
• Multi-layered neoprene inner lining for better shape and durability
• 3-ply bladder for better air retention and moisture control

Amazon.com Product Description
The Wilson 1003R GST is designed with a host of features to provide you with the best all-purpose football available. The new, improved 899 WE leather with tanned-in tack and deep pebble design combined with the 1005 small pattern and deep channels provide great grip-ability. Wilson's advanced Accurate Control Lacing System (ACL) replaces traditional laces with thick, pebbled composite leather laces, providing a softer, more grippable feel which translates to better control. The composite grip stripes ensure that no matter where you grip the ball--even if it's on the stripes--you'll always have control.

Engineered to perform at the highest level, it's the official game ball of such colleges as the University of Tennessee, North Carolina State, Duke, Northwestern and many more. It features the following exclusive Wilson features:

• Patented ACL (Accurate Control Lacing) laces are made of pebbled composite leather, providing 174 percent more grip than traditional laces.
• Composite laid-in leather stripe is 82 percent more grippy than traditional painted stripes.
• Multi-layered neoprene inner lining for better shape and durability.
• 3-ply bladder for better air retention and moisture control.

About Wilson
At the heart of sports history for almost a century, Wilson has been influential and intimately involved in shaping the games of tennis, golf, baseball, and American football. As the originator of breakthrough technologies, Wilson has produced legendary classics and earned world-wide legitimacy in each sport it participates in. The world's leading manufacturer of ball sports equipment, Wilson's core sports include tennis, baseball, American football, golf, basketball, softball, badminton, and squash. A division of Helsinki-based Amer Sports, Wilson is headquartered in Chicago.

Customer Reviews

Amazing at first but didn't last
I've had this ball for two years now. I only used it sparingly (compared to how it would get used on a high school or college team)to play flag football and an occasional pick-up game. When the ball was brand new it had the most amazing grip of any ball I've had before. I speak from a QB point of view when talking about the grip. The laces were thick and the composite stripe provided a good grip for my forefinger. However, after about a year the leather became really slick, especially in cold dry weather, and my thumb would slip a lot and my receivers complained about the slickness of the ball. It finally died on me today when I realized it was leaking air. Although my review has focused on the negative aspects, I give it four stars because during my first season playing with the ball it was simply the best ball I had ever thrown. I felt like I could throw a perfect spiral even if my throwing motion was off. Also, I haven't ever had another ball that didn't wear down after a couple years, but I just expected more from this one after being so happy with it initially. If you're someone who changes balls every season then this is a great ball to get. I wouldn't recommend it for throwing in the backyard simply because of price.

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Purchased this football for my son. We wanted to have a ball exactly the same as his school's game balls. The ball was fairly priced and matched all expectations. Delivery was on time. No complaints with the purchase and the process. He just needs to break it in now. I was actually very pleased with he price as I had previously purchased a leather ball from a big box store at double the price.