I recently got my hands on the ESPN Mini Basketball Set, and it’s been a blast! The set comes with four 5-inch basketballs (2 white, 2 red) and a handy pump. Right out of the box, I noticed how thick and durable the rubber feels—way better than other mini basketballs I’ve tried.

Inflating them was a breeze with the included pump, though I did have to wiggle the needle a bit for two of the balls. After about a day, the creases from shipping disappeared, and they stayed perfectly round. The bounce is solid—not too wild for indoor play but enough to make shooting fun.

My family loves using these for our mini hoop indoors. The different colors make it easy to assign teams or keep track of whose turn it is (no more 'That’s mine!' arguments). Even after a week of rough play, they’ve held their shape and kept air surprisingly well.

The only minor downside? The 5-inch size is *tiny*—I wish they were just a tad bigger. But for indoor games or skill practice, they’re ideal. If you’re looking for durable mini basketballs that won’t deflate or warp after a few uses, this set is totally worth it.