Gear

We tested eight full-size basketball hoops for rim strength, stability and setup, so you can pick the right one for a driveway, garage wall or permanent court.

We tested driveway court stencil kits on concrete and asphalt. Here’s the one that lays out a straight key, and which survives a repaint.

We tested paper coaching notebooks for drawing plays, planning practices, and keeping a season of notes. Here’s what earns a place on the bench.

We tested stencil, chalk, and marker kits for driveways, asphalt, and gym floors to find which ones lay out a clean key and three-point arc.

The vinyl floor tapes that hold a basketball line and lift clean, with picks for mopped floors, color-coded drills and curved layouts.

We tested jump boxes and resistance trainers to find the best vertical-jump tools for basketball, with picks for home gyms, tight spaces, and advanced jumpers.

We tested interval timers, stopwatches, and gym clocks for quarters, shot-clock drills, and practice reps to find the best pick for coaches and players.

We tested indoor and indoor/outdoor basketballs for grip, bounce, air retention, and value, so you can pick the right ball for your gym or driveway.

Which glow basketballs hold up to actual play without LED failure or air loss? From budget to rechargeable, find the right one.

We tested outdoor basketballs to find the ones that keep their grip and hold air on concrete and asphalt, from a budget Spalding to a tacky Wilson.