There will only be 75 of these sold. I'm assuming most will keep it as a collector's item rather than use it. Would you have the balls to use it?

$3000 Apple vision pro: it does space computing $2500 basketball: it bounces

I’m no expert but I can ensure you that thing isn’t worth $2500.

it's frustrating that all these reviews end up just a couple bounces of the ball instead trying to play with it ..

The sound plays a bigger role than most people realize. The sound is how you know where the ball is when dribbling without looking at it. It's how a defender can watch someone without looking at the basketball and still be able to time it when you are going for a steal.

Shame this is so expensive could’ve been really used in neighborhoods where people complain about sound of the ball😅

4:41 is when he opens the damn box

I could see schools and multipurpose gyms loving this, because of the quietness of it. When you have a bunch of kids bouncing balls, this will make it easier to coach kids.

When you took the mass of the ball is when I got truly impressed! It makes more sense now. The density is basically the same, the elasticity and friction coefficients are probably similar too, so that probably plays a large part in why the ball bounces

That r32 sitting in the back is tuff🔥🔥

Bros got the GTR in the back to write it off for work purposes.

I did not expect it to be the same weight. That just made it a whole lot more impressive than i initially though. Wow

gotta shoot some hoops! i wonder what effect/drag it has while flying through the air. does reverse spin stabilize it more or less?

Finally, we can play basketball in stealth mode

That would be hilarious to come out with a line of silent basketball shoes too. Then you could combine them with the silent ball and have very respectful silent games haha.

10:45 "It smells like the future." 😂😂😂 Love it!

I recall watching your unboxing of the Sony XB-500 back in like 2011? You sold me on those and i got a pair! Havent been back since...you've gotten so popular

2500 for a basketball is insanity.

I love that R32 GTR in the background 😃

The point of this exercise is so that in a future where 3D printing is much more resource efficient, the typical basketball can be 3D printed and layers of leather/synthetics can just be glued/sewn on top of the design thus preserving the airless nature while keeping the same feel and texture of a conventional basketball

bro its been years since ive seen u cant believe you got 20m subs now that is awesome bub

This is the best solution for the problem we never had! 👏 bravo to wilson for pushing the future.

Some concerns: Reliability: How sturdy is it? Will any loss of integrity at all compromise its bounce characteristics? Aerodynamics: A lotta holes there... Can you play outside in the wind? With enough spin, will it curve it like a wiffleball? Will it lessen ball travel when passing/shooting? Sexyness: Will it get me laid?

That r32. Killing the vlog. Lol. Love it. Like how it disappears and reappears. Lol

This could be so revolutionary for street basketball around the world 🔥

Tom Hanks would be glad to be stranded with this ball. Unfortunately, Wilson would have sunk at sea with all those holes.😂

Glad to hear the weight is the same. This should perform better outdoors when there is wind with the holes and all. All they need is to get the texture right and somehow make it affordable

I'm SO GLAD YOU UNBOXED THIS... would have been much more useful if it was used for the purpose it was built for so we can see if it's more than a prop

noticed that there were a shit ton of cracks between the holes, prolly not supposed to be like that but maybe I'm wrong 6:38 for $2500 to have cracks in a collectors item is crazy tho

Wow! What a great product, I'm still gonna stick with my old traditional 10 dollar wallmart ball

11:01-10 My question is what happens when you throw/pass it. Does it allow you to grip it with your fingers as you are about to dunk it or make a fake pass?

Cool Review, thanks Lew. More like this👌🏻

Love that R32 back there ❤❤

Glad they kept the tradition of coming in a fucked up box! 😂😂😂

The holes on the Wilson airless ball affect its aerodynamics by reducing air resistance, allowing it to travel faster and farther with more accuracy? This means that players will need to adjust their throwing techniques to accommodate the new dynamics of the ball. Additionally, the lack of air means that the ball maintains its shape and consistency, ensuring a more reliable performance over time. What do you think?

Unbox therapy back with the R32 in the background?! 🔥🔥

My favorite basketball from Wilson has been the Evolution for a very long time

Came for the basketball, stayed for the GTR. 😂

I can see defects in the printing, the closeups reveal some of the hexagons sedes broken in some parts which makes doubt the durability of the desing, granted, is a prototype and not intended for actual use, for now

Can't deflate it if you prefer a softer feel basketball, boom! WOuld be interesting to test it out outdoors in windy conditions

The fact that it is quiet makes it 100 times better than the classic one

Your studio is insane. Best background on KZfaq! The depth of field is unreal. How far back does that studio go?

Yes man!! I was watching you open the box and was like” I wonder what knife is Lewis using to open that box”…and then I saw the pocket clip!! Let’s Go!! I have 3 of his knives. I love his work.

casually flexing godzilla in the back is crazy ........been a while since i've watched your videos happy to be back

This as an internal bladder with a external cover that was like a real basketball would be incredible. Then you would really have a ball that never deflated.

Thank you for bouncing, weighing, testing, and presenting such an insightful video.

Is that a Chaves Redencion you're using to open the box? Also, I fully agree on the DeWalt pump as I have the exact same one, the jog dial to set the PSI is nice, it has 3 types of power sources (if you can find the wall outlet cord, sold separately), and the screw in brass chuck is way better than the cheaper ones which snap into place.

03:39 "I'm into some things" Says he who owns every object in existence.

Skyline in the background? Dope

I wonder how the grip feels when you try to palm the ball? Does it have adequate traction?

The fact they sent you a custom made lable. Berry nice touch wilson.

Waiting on the Chinese knockoff for $25.

That idea of yours to have a hybrid of this and the standard ball is really cool. Either way, its a cool collectable and I have no doubt it will be in some collections soon, it just won't mean much to most until it hits mass production at a price closer to the standard or official NBA grade ball.

"Airless" "Full of air, I want my money back!"

Lady and gentleman, the cybertruck of basketballs lol.

I feel like on the long 3 pointers, the spin applied, combined with the effect of airflow through and not just around the ball, would possibly have an impact on ball dynamics and ballistics… especially when playing outdoors…

Nice Chavez knife man...also nice balls

I can totally see them releasing the Gen 2 for $500

This is not the same fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3d printing you think of when you think of 3d printing, this is actually a process called selective laser sintering (SLS) and it lays down a thin sheet of powder, then goes over that powder with a laser to cure it, then it lays down another layer of powder and repeats this process until the print is done.

I wanna see them shoot with it. It probably is affected by wind in a different way than a normal ball. Need one of those basketball shooting robots to test these with a normal ball at all sorts of different ranges. that all being said once they become affordable I will have one

LOU!!! What about the float through the air on a full three pointer bro?? Any different??😊😊

We want old Unbox Therapy and Lew Later back

3:10 You knew that we were looking at that air pump you had, LOL!!!!

Advertising an air pump in a “Airless Gen1 basketball” video is something else my brother🤣

6:53 - price got me like 😂😂😂 good joke bro

How do you make a 15 minute video about a ball

That r32 just be chilling 💯

I suspect what's Wilson's strategy: They'll cover the holes in "Gen 2" in order to avoid the dirt accumulation inside and some problems related to air flows through the ball when it's shot.

@unboxtherapy How does the airless gen 1 throw? Like passing & shooting? The air passing through it I would i think would mess with the accuracy & speed of passing & shooting the ball. Have you done any passing & shooting yet with the airless? Thanks

Around @10:50 small part breaks off. Clearly durability an issue. Not great for 2500 dollars.

I am surprised you haven't reviewed apple vision pro since you're always updated and given the tech to review

Dip in rubber grip, and the black paint lines and you can get the addition 10g....

i bet it will reduce your accuracy when throwing this because of small spaces the air would pass thru the holes.

I wonder how many bounces a ball like that can take? Also, the aerodynamics of a shot must be so different with that ball.

I saw you driving in Toronto in your hummer! You saw us looking and checked us out lol

6:38 the wall is already cracked….$2500 and it’s already broken.😂😂

10:34 AYO????

In it's time, Gen 1 is the GOAT, every time 🤘🔥

i used to watch you when i like 11, im 22 now and im still entertained lol

Only thing it missing is rgb lighting

Would be cool if the stand was powered and blew just enough air to float the ball/ rotate

Interesting. Cooool. First unboxing video I've watched of this Gen1. Definitely, ahem, a game changer, or maintainer (for those who'd love practicing quietly somewhere). One thing I noted: wonder what it's like to clean if, say, grit or other things were to get lodged inside. Nah, then again, as you say in America, just 'fugeddaboutit!'

This is awesome as prices for inflating balls with just air are getting astronomical!

That R32 ❤ forget that airless ball

This will be great for mass production in areas like Africa, India, other places where the conditions can be brutal on balls

Your idea about this potentially being a skeleton/cage for a ball with a more traditional feel is interesting, I wonder what a version without air flowing through it would be like! Besides 4000 bucks, probably.

may be lens distortion, but from the angle I see it, it doesn't look 100% round. Looking at it side by side while its on the scale compared to the normal one on the left

Grip is a huge aspect of playing basketball. You don't want that thing sliding off your hands. Their next step is to use a more grippy material to closer imitate the leather on a genuine basketball

What about aro dynamics since it has holes? Like it has to fly a little different.

i watched that handle fall at 4:38 like 10 times. smoother than my glve box

This is interesting. A second video of this new type of basketball. I saw the first video and with this one I stopped the video at 8:00 to make a comment. I'll watch the rest of the video to find out what Unbox Therapy says. From the first video, Wilson says the new ball is supposed to actually replace the traditional ball. It is supposed to have the same bounce and the same weight. I think it is really cool that they designed a ball that is airless that has those traits. But I wonder if it would effect the action as it travels through the air because those holes are exposed. Much like a wiffle ball. I don't know, who knows, but Wilson engineered the ball.

That Chaves Redencion knife is so sick. Plan to get one soon.

Deep listening is miraculous for both listener and speaker.When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand.

I genuinely love all of your hoodies, where do you get them? Lol

it'd be cool if they make another version where you could cover the ball with synthetic leather or rubber, so you only need to replace the wear & tear on the cover while the core could lasts for a long time

Some dude on tiktok has been trying to recreate this by 3D printing using various types of TPE filament (rubbery and flexible). If he nails down something comparable, you could have one of your own for probably less than 20 bucks and a couple days worth of print time, assuming you have a 3D printer.

This guy is way cooler than I remember he's got a GTR in a Chavez pocket knife

So you just casually out here dribbling a rich basketball in the batcave entrance tunnel? Lol that's a flex!

Having lived for 10 years next to a school with a basketball court that had concrete walls around it, i would LOVE IT if the bouncing sound DISEPARED, it is SO annoying after a while it is insane lol. In the summer when you try and enjoy a nice sunny day outside and all you here is BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE for hours is enough to make even the most calm person insane lol

Do some testing with it. Can you palm it as easily? Perhaps chill it/heat it and see if the bounce capabilities go up or down. How would you go about cleaning such a thing? Would the dirt not get completely filthy inside over time? So many questions but a cool product to be sure