**UPDATE: Okay, so support got a hold of us and gave us some adjustments to make. First, the net matters. Ours is pretty old and well used and didn’t slow the ball down, so that is why it was not counting the swishes. Next off, we were keeping the phone on the steel pole while playing, this was probably causing interference with the Bluetooth and counting the stuff bouncing off the rim. Finally, you can turn the feedback off completely for arch, release, etc. and that has made it much more useful for a youth baller. He just did over 50 shots and it was dead accurate. If you get any in accuracy, just reach out and they will guide you on making adjustments. Obviously, these would be good items to post at the point of sale, but they sound committed to learning and eager for feedback. Definitely an awesome technology to bring to the market. Have no reason to offer less than 5 stars. Youth coach here. My son spent his hard earned money for this ball and within 24 hours the issues are pretty apparent. The accuracy of the software is very low. We compared our typical scratch paper tracking to the results of the software and it was off by 20-30% on what shots he made and missed. The overall percentage was less than that the ones I marked as made the ones the system marked were way different. Next off, we work hard on arch and the app coaches out on ball spin and arch, but when his arch was going in and passing the eyeball test for me, app was instructing him to put more arch. The system is interesting and there are a lot of influencer reviews for positivity, but from a non-influencer coach, I would highly not recommend this product. Save your self $160 and $125 a year and buy a nice indoor ball and a nice outdoor ball and use some spreadsheets and your favorite AI system. Lackluster effort from Spalding. 1/5 stars for an interesting idea, but nothing more due to the lack of any meaningful results that we anticipated the money grab subscription required to float it. Hoping that I can return this for my guy. Read more

This smart basketball has been a game-changer for my two boys. It’s durable enough for long sessions of outdoor use, and feels quality enough to bring to indoor practice. My kids are hard on their stuff, and this ball has held up to over a month of daily use. it still looks and feels brand new. The automatic tracking is the real highlight. It records makes, misses, and release consistency — all features our kids actually use. Seeing their progress keeps them motivated and makes practice more fun. The app is simple and easy to use. After setting it up, out kids have no problem running it, and the stats are clear and easy to understand. Overall, it’s a durable, smart, and user-friendly tool that’s helping our kids improve their game. Highly recommend it for young players Read more

Received the ball without the bundled subscription and had to pay an additional $124.99 for the app. The box did not have a QR sticker like the video shows, but there was an instruction paper inside with a QR code that was invalid. SCAM! Read more

I can’t say enough good things about this basket ball! From the moment I connected it to the app, I knew this was more than just a basketball — it’s like having a personal shooting coach in your hands! The app is super user-friendly and tracks everything! Being able to see real-time feedback and track my progress has honestly taken my training to the next level. The ball itself feels like a regular basketball and reacts like a normal ball too! No weird tech vibe, just pure performance! 10/10 recommend!!! Read more

Alright, so I’m 36 now — not trying to make the league, but still hooping regularly and always looking for ways to stay sharp. I grabbed this Spalding TF DNA Smart Basketball kind of on a whim, not totally sure what to expect, and honestly… it’s way better than I thought it’d be. First off, the ball itself is solid. It’s got that true Spalding feel — good grip, nice bounce, doesn’t feel like some techie gimmick stuffed into a cheap rubber shell. Honestly, you wouldn’t even know there is software in it. I’ve used it both indoors and on a good outdoor court, and it holds up just like any high-quality game ball. But where this thing really shines is the app. You pair the ball to your phone (super simple Bluetooth setup), and from there it opens up a whole world of training tools. The app tracks makes, misses, shot arcs, release angles — even footwork to some extent. I was skeptical about how accurate it would be, but after a few sessions, I could tell it was really dialing in on my patterns. It’s not just giving you random data either — it’s actionable. You can actually see where you’re inconsistent and start working on it. The ball came with a one-year subscription to the app, which honestly takes everything to the next level. You get access to structured drills, daily workouts, and challenges that feel like having a personal shooting coach in your pocket. There’s real coaching baked in, and it keeps things fresh — whether you’re training solo or just squeezing in reps between pickup games. Another underrated part is the motivation factor. Having stats to beat and progress to track just makes it more fun to train. I’ve found myself going out to shoot more often just because I want to see how I’m improving. Only minor downside is you need to make sure you’re somewhere with a clean court and decent lighting for the best tracking — but that’s to be expected. Other than that, no complaints. If you’re serious about improving your game — or just love to nerd out on your shooting — this ball’s 100% worth it. It’s not a toy. It’s a real training tool that helps you level up without needing a rebounder, coach, or expensive gym membership. Honestly wish I had this 15 years ago. Read more