Wilson Official Size NFL Ultimate Composite Game Football

A L: For the price I would have expected some nicer laces and the size seems a little small.

Canada on Aug 18, 2023

Amazon Customer: Its a well made football, that throws well and has a nice grip

Canada on Aug 17, 2023

Amazon Customer: I used to play and just wanted to get something to throw around and get my spiral back. A great feeling ball.

Canada on Sep 04, 2021

Heinrick St-Preux: Great grip, not heavy - easy to throw. Around the lace looks like it could be torn at any minute. But for now, it's great. Used it once since purchase and I like it.

Canada on Jun 20, 2021

Jeff Wasson: It's a football. Nothing special, definitely would not say it is genuine Wilson. However, if you are just looking for a quality football to toss around the yard, this will do.

Canada on Apr 10, 2021

FordMandalay: First, it's very nice looking - could pass for actual leather at a look, until you actually feel it. Composite always has a slightly more 'rubbery' feel than leather, which is not necessarily a BAD feel, just different. The sewing and symmetry of the quarter-panels is excellent, and it really does have a good grip, with realistic looking pebbled surface, not sticky or tacky at all, and none of the slickness that we used to have to rub off leather footballs. This is my first experience with composite - as young sprouts we played with leather (rarely - who could afford that?), or rubber (pretty much all the time - do they even make those anymore?), and it seems like a really terrific alternative. It just SEEMS like a real football, and especially for kids that's a wonderful thing. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I have no idea of its durability yet, as composite. Still I would not hesitate buying one with the idea of getting one year of hard play out of it.

PS - it DOES NOT come fully inflated! You NEED to expect to pump it up some. Be ready.

United States on Sep 24, 2017

Shelby: THIS IS LONG, BUT PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BUYING THIS FOOTBALL:
I wanted to get my friend a gift for his 18th birthday, and so I thought that an official sized football would be a great idea. He loves football, didn't have a really good one that didn't need to be pumped up every time he played with it, and along with the other things I got him, I thought that this would be a cute way to pull everything together in a nice gift bag!!!
Okay, I have to explain one thing, I honestly expected it to be deflated, in a bag, at the bottom of a box. BUT IT WASN'T!!! It was in the coolest looking Official NFL open box, so the ball was protected, looked cool, but you were able to palm it in your hand. I was extremely impressed with the football, It is honestly the best one I've ever played with or seen. And the best part of the whole thing is that he loves it!!! I can't tell you how many times hes gone out with the guys to play, I am extremely happy with this football, If you are looking for an all around amazing football, nice grip and size, make the investment and get this product!
Pros:
Great price
Amazing grip
Looks awesome
Takes what you give...

United States on Jan 07, 2014

BalthazarBalthazar: Before use, make sure the ball is properly inflated and not over inflated. Wipe the football down with a damp towel to remove the slick newness of the ball. Then you will recognize the quality tackiness of this composite leather.

I thought this football (if good) would get 4 stars because it has black laces. After receiving it and using it, I think the black laces look better on this ball because of it's shade/color. It's extremely nice looking, and after getting used to it with about 100 passes throwing an even spiral became easier. It's flight characteristics are excellent. It flies at a consistent rate of speed (depending on your throw of course) and with a very good toss you'll imagine NFL films highlights of Joe Montana spiraling touchdowns to Jerry Rice...

Would I prefer a ball with white laces that looks more like "The Duke", like the Wilson NFL Replica composite version? In terms of aesthetics, yes probably, but not for double the cost. This ball looks great, feels great to catch, easy to grip, kicks well, it is certainly game-worthy. If this ball is used on asphalt/pavement surfaces frequently, it will take a beating. I think it will be durable, but much...

United States on Oct 01, 2011

JediGuitarist: I never realized how many different types of footballs are made. Real leather, composite or plastic, NFL, collegiate, Canadienne, Youth size. Too much stuff to choose from. I wanted a no frills football to bring to cookouts, beach or park to throw around. I chose the Wilson F1845 NFL Ultimate Composite for the size and I like the way it looked.

After an entire summer of use, the ball is in great condition considering the abuse. Very few scuff marks besides the normal ones from scraping against concrete, trees, and grass. Stitching is completely unbroken, and the corners (I don't know what you call the ends) have tiny bits of impact wear. There is one ding about 1/2 cm from hitting the edge of a metal pipe. The dimples are slightly worn in a few areas and show some discoloration which I assume is from the concrete. The laces are in perfect shape. Gold letter outlines show normal wear and scratches. Even the barcode is intact. and I've only had to refill it once since May. (It's September now)

It's even been used for diving catches in the pool and still feels tacky after four months of use. It can use a little bit of air but still throwable. Based off of the usage from...

United States on Sep 05, 2011