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Spalding Top-Flite 18 Gold

Spalding Top Flite 
Guide Rating - 
Pros  •  Quick break-in period
•  Fairly forgiving
•  Classic outdoor feel
Cons  •  Wears quickly
•  Wear down will make ball heavier 
The Bottom Line - Priced right, you will not be disappointed with the purchase of this ball. 

Product Description 
•  Multi-colored leather outdoor beach volleyball
•  Official ball of the FIVB 
•  18 panel design 
 
Guide Review 
Great Ball/Quick Wear 
The Top Flite is a long time favorite of beach players.  After a quick break-in period the ball develops into a nice well-balanced ball with a classic outdoor ball feel.  The ball is fairly forgiving and a pretty fast mover. 

It also was the ball that showed the most wear.  While it did not take on any significant weight from water, sweat, suntan lotion, etc., it did start to show significant wear along the raised seams when compared with the other balls.  The breakdown in the leather will cause the ball to become heavier as foreign agents are able to permeate the leather more easily.

Overall, I liked this ball the best.  Priced right, you will not be disappointed with the purchase of this ball. 

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