Wilson’s New Airless Basketball Will Revolutionize How Balls Are Made

We are all accustomed to the typical inflated ball that uses pneumatic pressure to keep the ball inflated. Now a new era in ball technology is emerging and Wilson, the world leader in sports technology is leading the way. Wilson’s new Airless Gen 1 Basketball is a next generation ball made from refined polymer designed to mimic the bounce and feel of a traditional pneumatic basketball.

Rather than being inflated, the Airless Gen1 Basketball relies on a 3D-printed polymer lattice structure to replicate the bounce, flight, and feel of a traditional basketball. The form of the ball features 8 panel-like lobes and a familiar seam structure. Hexagonal holes across the surface allow air to pass through freely. The ball is currently on sale and comes in three color options: white, black, and brown.