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Ichiban 5L-ST
Copyright, Scott Hammon, 1999
Guide Rating - 
Pros  •  Good Floater Ball
•  Soft Feel
•  Durable 
Cons  •  Less forgiving
•  Leather turns stiff
The Bottom Line - A nice alternative to the other great volleyballs.  It’s a little unforgiving when it comes to passing but allows for a great floater serve. 

Product Description 
•  18 Panel Premium Leather Indoor Volleyball 
•  Three Layer Construction 
•  Endorsed by FIVB, USAV, NFHSA 
 
Guide Review 
True Flight
A a nice alternative to the other great volleyballs.  A great outer shell gives it a nice feel and play.  Its a little unforgiving when it comes to passing but allows for a great floater serve.   Durability was along the lines of the Tachikara; however, the leather started to feel a little rough around week 5.  The ball is a little harder than most and even calls for a lower PSI when inflating.  Overall a nice ball and worth checking out. 
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