Gear

Find the best shoulder braces for basketball that stay put during games and recovery. Avoid sizing pitfalls with our guide.

We tested anti-whip nets for 12-loop rims to find the ones that stop flaring over the hoop, hold their color, and last a few seasons outside.

Choose the right in-ground basketball hoop for your family, from budget polycarbonate to pro-level glass, without getting fooled by backboard size over pole stability.

We timed drills, intervals and conditioning blocks with stopwatches, interval timers and gym displays to find the ones that hold up in a real gym.

We tested all-surface, budget, international, and youth basketballs. Here’s what grips well, holds air, and suits your court.

We tested composite leather basketballs for grip, air retention, and surface wear. The Spalding Zi/O is our pick for gym and driveway players alike.

We tested seven kids’ basketballs for size, grip and air. Here’s the right youth size by age, plus a beginner size 4 and a budget junior ball.

The right ball makes practice easier. We tested size 5 and 6 youth basketballs for grip, air retention, and how they hold up on the driveway.

We tested size 6 basketballs for women’s league play, driveway hoops, and everyday shooting to find the best indoor, all-surface, and budget picks.