TRUEHOOPER Silent Basketball Size 7 (29.5") & 3 Indoor Basketball (PRO Version) - Grooved Foam Ball for Quit Dribbling and Indoor Training - Higher Bounce Noiseless Ball - Non-Deforming Packaging

Great, lightweight basketball for indoor play. Doesn’t make much noise in the house and my kids play with it for hours. Also helpful for learning how to dribble. Makes a perfect gift for any kid.

My son bounces balls in the house all of the time. Welcome in the SILENT BASKETBALL. It is made from foam, yet the bounce, feel and weight all feel like an actual basketball without the noise of one! I was skeptical of this until I saw it. It is great. He plays with it daily and since there is no noise, I am happy! For the price, I think this is easily worth it!

It is a basketball made from a dense sponge so it has some weight and bounce to it. It bounces fine on hard wood, not quite as much as a regular basketball but good enough to practice dribbling indoors. To my surprise, it bounces decently well on carpet too. The main reason you would buy this is for the quieter sound and vibration. You still hear a ‘puff’ sound when dribbling but it is significantly quieter than a regular basketball. Also, it is softer on the floor so you don’t have to worry about ruining your flooring or pounding on your downstairs neighbor. What it is not for is outdoor use. You will tear it apart easily. So will a dog. Water will probably ruin it too as it is a sponge. I would not use it for shooting practice either. So if you are limited in practice space and want to practice dribbling indoors when the weather outside prevents you, using this will keep other members of the household happier than listening to a real ball. They might not even notice it if you were a couple rooms away. I would probably buy it again if I didn’t have one so definitely recommend.

Ball is quickly deteriorating and leaves a mess on the floor… I was really excited to give this to my 8 year old son for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. It bounces great and fairly quietly which was our hope and over the last month, he plays with it daily. Unfortunately, in just a couple of weeks the ball has started disintegrating, leaving little orange bits of foam all over the house where he dribbles (note - he only uses it inside on our hard wood floors). It’s annoying having to vacuum after every time he plays with the ball as otherwise the orange bits get tracked throughout the house as they get stuck to socks and bare feet. I also worry about our cat ingesting the foam bits as she grooms her paws. Overall, even though my son loves this, I would not buy it again. I know other brands exist for a similar product but I fear they will have a similar issue being made out of foam.

The TRUEHOOPER Silent Basketball Size 7 (29.5”) is a great training tool, especially for serious basketball players. What I love most is that it really forces players to use their wrists. You can’t rely on palm control — it makes you focus on proper form and ball handling mechanics. That alone makes it excellent for skill development. It’s also extremely quiet. You can barely hear it when it hits the ground, which makes it perfect for indoor practice, apartments, garages, or late-night training sessions without disturbing anyone. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it doesn’t feel exactly like a traditional basketball during play, so there’s a small adjustment period. But as a training tool? It does its job very well.

Not totally quiet, but def quiet enough to not be bothersome and allow some energy expenditure! It bounces like a regular basketball, can still manage tricks, bother a sibling and play keep away! They now use baskets throughout the house and it’s a free for all basketball game. We bought the size 7 for my 15 y/o. No flat spots yet, has a bit of weight to it so not just bouncing an airball. All in all, a great find and a great gift!

I’m a dad and former basketball player so I know the addiction to the game. But you know what I can’t stand? Hearing a ball bouncing constantly when I’m trying to work or relax around the house. Parents, we love our kids and will do anything for them. But there are rare occasions where we don’t need to sacrifice because there is a win-win opportunity. This is your moment. From the parent’s perspective, this is just as advertised. I live in a home with wood floors and high ceilings so there is a lot of echo. This ball is sniper-silent. My daughter can bounce this on the floor, a wall, a ceiling, it doesn’t matter. It is silent. I also have a rescue dog with anxiety who is terrified of bouncing balls and things being thrown. She will play fetch with anything but a ball. She is NOT scared of this ball which is absolutely amazing. For the kids, this ball bounces pretty true. For reference, I’m 6’5 and a former player and I can say, it bounces much better than I expected, especially at lower heights. Dribble this low like you’re being pressured bringing the ball up the court and it’s spot on. Dribble it standing straight up like you’re talking to a cheerleader on the sidelines and you’ll get a bounce here and there that will make you look like a fool. (Actually, that might teach good lessons as a free bonus) As a dad and a player I highly recommend this! In fact, if they had this when I was a kid, I may have been grounded less! May… If you have a kid who loves to play or is starting out, don’t hesitate. It’s a great value for the money and it’s a lot of fun for the kids too. It increases activity and allows them to sharpen skills without thinking about it. Pair it with a good indoor net, and they’ll be better players and maybe get off the couch a little more!