Great that you are also doing the Tarmaks. Decathlon is only 5 min drive from me in Melbourne Australia. Their BT900x felt like a deep channel designed Evolution but maybe even softer. Was pretty unique when I touched it recently and for $75 AUD ($48USD) I might try as well
Im excited to get the bt900. It should arrived here sometime this week. Hopefully it is nice. I have high hope for it. It better not disappointing me 😂
The grippiness might be a short term thing if use it outdoor. But I wouldn’t expect much out of the ball when it come to outdoor used. Typically the ball would last 2 to 3 years but it’s also depend on the surface play on and how often you play.
Would this be a better choice than the Spalding Street Phantom for purely outdoor play on rough and dusty courts? Or is there something better? I have a Nike All Court and after a few months of outdoor play it's already lost its grippiness.
There's new BT500X LTD version, black&white (but its not the old 500X Grip), it retails at 35$ in Europe and at that price level it has no competition. Spaldings and Wilsons below 50$ are all rubber, models with similiar feeling cost 70-90$ . For me, its closer to old TF1000 than 500XFIBA version (two tone orange one), feels softer, yet still sticky as hell. Main difference to my old TF1000 is that it becomes a little slippery with moist hands, but that can wear of after few plays. All and all, Tarmak is making some pretty decent balls lately, just when Spalding and Molten decided to trash what worked so good over the years (TF750 out of market, TF1000 changed, GG7X replaced by x000 slippery series).
I have 3 different types of BT500x. this one, all black, and half black half red. As for now i only used all black for outdoor. It is a really nice ball for outdoor.
Looks like the ones with "GRIP" and "Control" marks under BT500/BT500X are the previous season models. This year grip version models have only "BT500X" mark and there are two types, two tone orange "FIBA approved" and black-white and black-red LTD. For me LTD has better feeling than orange FIBA version, little softer with somehow better grip. There were also old BT500X GRIP all black version and BT500 Control in the store and I must say, new LTD beats all the other BT500s, even new BT500X FIBA. I thought FIBA requires orange color and it's only that, but it is not, LTD panels are just different, bettter. Today I've played for the first time with this ball and it feels awesome. I could compare it to also brand new Spalding TF500Excel, Wilson 3x3 and Molten BG3800. Wilson and Molten feel like cheap crap, Spalding is actually quite nice, for me halfway between BT500X FIBA and LTD, little harder and stifer. And it retails at ~47$, discounted at 40$, Tarmak is still cheaper at retail price, in 2-3 months we will be bale to get them for around 25$. LTD's only drawback is quite strong bounce if inflated to recommended 9psi, I went lower and it's ok, but can feel fast and aggresive to people used to "flat" and slow models. Few times I had to chase it in dribble, it's not for lazy players ;) To sum up - new LTD is really outstanding ball in its price range, I would call it outdoor version of Spalding TF1000ZK PRO. If You like the old Spalding, this ball willbe perfect for outside play for You. Thanks for the videos, You helped a lot.
@@The-Mr-Sz Seems like Tarmaks hardly ever get discounted in Europe. At least the most wanted don't. Excel and LTD are about the same price over here right now, ca. 34€ or 38$. Would you still prefer the Tarmak (only played on rubber court)?
@@GoMantaGo Maybe that depends on store location/policy. Both that are in my town are stocked with full range of Tarmaks. I own 3 balls right now. Old white-red Spalding TF1000, new Spalding TF1000 Euroleague and black-white Tarmak BT500X LTD. Tarmak is my go to for outdoors (tartan/rubber court), Eurolueage for the gym.
Because I used it outdoor so I don't really notice any differences between the two. I'm telling you, this ball so far so good with outdoor use. Feel like I use indoor ball.
i'm not sure how to give you the best answer. imma try though. currently, i play with tarmak bt500grip black color, spalding phantom, and wilson fiba 3x3 official game. and for nice to touch that would be bt500 grip. for value and the cheapest is spalding phantom. for over all performance is wilson fiba 3x3. However all of them have some negative to it. for bt500grip, the grip feel a little slippery and dusty after a few days of using it. the splading phantom feels a little lighter than the rest and also feels a little rubbery. and for wilson fiba 3x3 feels smaller than the rest because the official size is 6 and not 7 like the other balls.
@@EverythingBasketballs man I really appreciate it, this videos are specially helpfull overseas. Btw i dont know what is the price of the balls in the US but here the bt500 grip is 30€ and the bt100 soft is 15€ (i think a very nice price for what you get)
the BT500x doesn’t feel the same even though it is grippier than the GG7X. bt500x has it own feels, it’s kinda hard to compare with other balls. I would say the BT has softer feel. I mean for the price it is definitely a good ball.
@@EverythingBasketballs Bro sry need to ask more questions 😅, haven't bought it yet out of stock in my area. Just want to ask your opinion on other balls, still for smooth concrete courts. Considering the bt900 but its price is higher or similar with a molten bg4500 here, and most reviews say new moltens now are pretty slippery and you need to break it in. I'm choosing between these balls, tarmak bt500/x, bt900/x, molten bg3800/4000/4500, spalding zi/o excel, premier excel, and tacksoft. Most of them are out of stock here and might just wait for restocks and maybe on sale. Love from the Philippines bro!
@@gream666 the bt500x is probably the best one on your list. then BG3800 because its cheaper and probably has more durability for outdoor use. I like the wilson or molten 3x3 official game, it feels nice. if you don't mind the size of it then its probably a good option too. lastly, try to look into Nike or Adidas All-Court, its pretty decent for outdoor use.
If you are talking Molten BG5000, then you can't compare the two. BT500x and BG5000 is not in the same category. they have two very different material, have different use purpose, two completely different play level.
I just bought (my first) basketball, its the TARMAK BT500 outdoor/indoor , its cheap for good ball, i like it, it bounces just perfectly around 8,5PSI and never throwed that good before with other balls, exept my two tiny ones. I payed 25euro for it, its the price. You can't find any better ball out their under 30 dollars that is better then the BT500, mostly 25 dollar and under are bad bouncing kids balls or for poor people that are dumb to not put 5 or 10 dollars more for much better (like the BT500)
Great that you are also doing the Tarmaks. Decathlon is only 5 min drive from me in Melbourne Australia. Their BT900x felt like a deep channel designed Evolution but maybe even softer. Was pretty unique when I touched it recently and for $75 AUD ($48USD) I might try as well
Im excited to get the bt900. It should arrived here sometime this week. Hopefully it is nice. I have high hope for it. It better not disappointing me 😂
The 900 not the 900x ? There’s quiet a difference between these 2. The 900x is dreamy
@@EverythingBasketballshave u tried the new one? BT900X? its what i have and its pretty good!
Saw that black Tarmak ball at the back, hope you make a short review about that one..More power to you Man, keep those reviews coming
Is the same model. Tarmak 500x, in another color.
im getting this for christmas cant wait to replace my normal bt500 that ive had for nearly a year i also plan on getting the bt900x when it wears out
Nice one baller ⛹️♂️
Hope u will answer - Should I get nike all court indoor outdoor or tarmak bt500x black/white limited
Very grippy ball, so it can be the best outdoor ball.
The grippiness might be a short term thing if use it outdoor. But I wouldn’t expect much out of the ball when it come to outdoor used. Typically the ball would last 2 to 3 years but it’s also depend on the surface play on and how often you play.
Bt500 🎉🎉🎉
Would this be a better choice than the Spalding Street Phantom for purely outdoor play on rough and dusty courts? Or is there something better? I have a Nike All Court and after a few months of outdoor play it's already lost its grippiness.
yeah bt500 is better than both balls mentioned.
How’s the All Court if you only play indoors?
There's new BT500X LTD version, black&white (but its not the old 500X Grip), it retails at 35$ in Europe and at that price level it has no competition. Spaldings and Wilsons below 50$ are all rubber, models with similiar feeling cost 70-90$ .
For me, its closer to old TF1000 than 500XFIBA version (two tone orange one), feels softer, yet still sticky as hell. Main difference to my old TF1000 is that it becomes a little slippery with moist hands, but that can wear of after few plays.
All and all, Tarmak is making some pretty decent balls lately, just when Spalding and Molten decided to trash what worked so good over the years (TF750 out of market, TF1000 changed, GG7X replaced by x000 slippery series).
Funfact:
In Europe BT500X is two-color light-dark orange, not dark like in Your video.
I have 3 different types of BT500x. this one, all black, and half black half red. As for now i only used all black for outdoor. It is a really nice ball for outdoor.
Looks like the ones with "GRIP" and "Control" marks under BT500/BT500X are the previous season models. This year grip version models have only "BT500X" mark and there are two types, two tone orange "FIBA approved" and black-white and black-red LTD. For me LTD has better feeling than orange FIBA version, little softer with somehow better grip. There were also old BT500X GRIP all black version and BT500 Control in the store and I must say, new LTD beats all the other BT500s, even new BT500X FIBA. I thought FIBA requires orange color and it's only that, but it is not, LTD panels are just different, bettter.
Today I've played for the first time with this ball and it feels awesome. I could compare it to also brand new Spalding TF500Excel, Wilson 3x3 and Molten BG3800. Wilson and Molten feel like cheap crap, Spalding is actually quite nice, for me halfway between BT500X FIBA and LTD, little harder and stifer. And it retails at ~47$, discounted at 40$, Tarmak is still cheaper at retail price, in 2-3 months we will be bale to get them for around 25$. LTD's only drawback is quite strong bounce if inflated to recommended 9psi, I went lower and it's ok, but can feel fast and aggresive to people used to "flat" and slow models. Few times I had to chase it in dribble, it's not for lazy players ;)
To sum up - new LTD is really outstanding ball in its price range, I would call it outdoor version of Spalding TF1000ZK PRO. If You like the old Spalding, this ball willbe perfect for outside play for You.
Thanks for the videos, You helped a lot.
@@The-Mr-Sz
Seems like Tarmaks hardly ever get discounted in Europe. At least the most wanted don't.
Excel and LTD are about the same price over here right now, ca. 34€ or 38$. Would you still prefer the Tarmak (only played on rubber court)?
@@GoMantaGo Maybe that depends on store location/policy. Both that are in my town are stocked with full range of Tarmaks.
I own 3 balls right now. Old white-red Spalding TF1000, new Spalding TF1000 Euroleague and black-white Tarmak BT500X LTD. Tarmak is my go to for outdoors (tartan/rubber court), Eurolueage for the gym.
What ball do you recommend between the BT500 control BT500 grip and the the BT900 for a rough outdoor court
Go with BT500 Grip save you some money.
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Do you know where I can order this ball?
can review wilson forge pro brown?
I saw that are too type of balls. Like bt500 Fiba approved and bt500x grip Fiba approved. Is there any difference ? Like control, mass and etc ?
Because I used it outdoor so I don't really notice any differences between the two. I'm telling you, this ball so far so good with outdoor use. Feel like I use indoor ball.
what are the best outdoor basketballs in your opinion ?
i'm not sure how to give you the best answer. imma try though. currently, i play with tarmak bt500grip black color, spalding phantom, and wilson fiba 3x3 official game. and for nice to touch that would be bt500 grip. for value and the cheapest is spalding phantom. for over all performance is wilson fiba 3x3.
However all of them have some negative to it. for bt500grip, the grip feel a little slippery and dusty after a few days of using it. the splading phantom feels a little lighter than the rest and also feels a little rubbery. and for wilson fiba 3x3 feels smaller than the rest because the official size is 6 and not 7 like the other balls.
Tarmak BT500x grip vs bt900x, which one is better for outdoor playing, bt900x is double the price btw
If you are using it outdoor just go with the cheaper one. BT500x grip is a good choice for outdoor.
@@EverythingBasketballs appreciate your response 😊
Resist 500?
Have you tried the BG3800? Wondering to get this ball or BG3800 for outdoors
I don't have the BG3800. I can't make recommendation for you.
had both in hands at the same time. All Molten, Spalding, Wilson etc under 70$ feel like rubber. Go for Tarmak
Do you think this ball bt500 grip is durable for outdoor courts?
I been using bt500 for 3 months now. So far so good. It still has nice bounce, grip and good feel.
does all tarmak ball feel like it stick on the ground when you bounce it
Yes it did feel sticky to the ground at first but it only lasted a few days.
Nope , the cheap 25 bucks BT500 is great, just bought it and it feels great!
Can you also talk about the bt100 soft???
i'm gonna try to do a quick review on it soon maybe sometime next week.
@@EverythingBasketballs man I really appreciate it, this videos are specially helpfull overseas. Btw i dont know what is the price of the balls in the US but here the bt500 grip is 30€ and the bt100 soft is 15€ (i think a very nice price for what you get)
@@hamralphadx395 yeah. Your price is a little bit cheaper.
Man how man do you own. I have like 6 and don’t have the time for all of them.
Multiple by 10 from yours 😂 that how many I got.
Bro is bt500x grip a good alternate for gg7x?
the BT500x doesn’t feel the same even though it is grippier than the GG7X. bt500x has it own feels, it’s kinda hard to compare with other balls. I would say the BT has softer feel. I mean for the price it is definitely a good ball.
you think it's a good ball for outdoor? or better look for rubber balls? mostly concrete courts
It’s good for outdoor. I’m using it for outdoor over 6 months now and it still good.
@@EverythingBasketballs Bro sry need to ask more questions 😅, haven't bought it yet out of stock in my area. Just want to ask your opinion on other balls, still for smooth concrete courts. Considering the bt900 but its price is higher or similar with a molten bg4500 here, and most reviews say new moltens now are pretty slippery and you need to break it in. I'm choosing between these balls, tarmak bt500/x, bt900/x, molten bg3800/4000/4500, spalding zi/o excel, premier excel, and tacksoft. Most of them are out of stock here and might just wait for restocks and maybe on sale. Love from the Philippines bro!
@@gream666 the bt500x is probably the best one on your list. then BG3800 because its cheaper and probably has more durability for outdoor use. I like the wilson or molten 3x3 official game, it feels nice. if you don't mind the size of it then its probably a good option too. lastly, try to look into Nike or Adidas All-Court, its pretty decent for outdoor use.
@@EverythingBasketballs Thanks bro! appreciate it
@@gream666 no problem. I hope I help with your decision.
Anyone knows if this or Street Phantom has better grip?
no. tarmak bt500x has better grip and feel better too. bt500x over street phantom any day.
Will it last well for 1 year on outdoor smooth court
It will last if you play on smooth surface. Concrete or blacktops will destroy the balls a lot faster.
I mean , concrete plain court
@@mbappe6035 then depend on how often you play. If you play every day then maybe it won’t last. If you play 2-3 times per week then it should last.
I have bt500x grip fiba approved. its kinda feel ligther than the BG5000. Nad really affects my shooting.
If you are talking Molten BG5000, then you can't compare the two. BT500x and BG5000 is not in the same category. they have two very different material, have different use purpose, two completely different play level.
Could you suggest a good outdoor basketball? That will last and also feel grippy.
It’s still hold up nicely after 3 months using it outdoor on concrete floor. We will see how much longer it can perform well for outdoor use.
I just bought (my first) basketball, its the TARMAK BT500 outdoor/indoor , its cheap for good ball, i like it, it bounces just perfectly around 8,5PSI and never throwed that good before with other balls, exept my two tiny ones. I payed 25euro for it, its the price. You can't find any better ball out their under 30 dollars that is better then the BT500, mostly 25 dollar and under are bad bouncing kids balls or for poor people that are dumb to not put 5 or 10 dollars more for much better (like the BT500)
@@Shitinthemorning I’m glad you like it.
Do a video Wilson Evolution Customize logo ball 🏀
Too expensive right now. It would be close to $100 if I customized it. Plus I have two evolution already.
@@EverythingBasketballs you have the big money 💰 utube money 💰
@@mariovelasquez72 😂 no way man. A little 2k subs is not big money at all. I have to gave up playin golf so I can buy all these basketballs.
@@EverythingBasketballs ok I will get it for you make video
When you coming Phoenix Arizona?