Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball
Item#: HN-MSU096
Sale Price:
$59.98
14%
What's Included
Volleyball
Description
Tested and ready for high-performance quality in the indoor competitive sports world, the Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball is the official ball of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. This leather MVA volleyball was tested by Mikasa Corporation in cooperation with leading national volleyball teams throughout the world. The following are key features resulting from these tests:
- Balls fly with greater stability due to dimple surface and reduced panels (8)
- Increased grip due to new dimple-technology cover material
- Increased visibility of the ball due to new panel shape/design
- Reduced rebound allows for increased controlability
- Reduced impact-power results in increased softness
Overall, this volleyball's advanced aerodynamic engineering is designed to give you better stability and control. It's officially approved by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). When you use the Mikasa MVA200, you can be sure you're using the right game ball because Olympic athletes are competing with it, too.
About Mikasa
Before there were cross-trainers, instant replays, or endorsement deals, Mikasa Sports was creating and perfecting the most important part of the game: the ball. It all started in Hiroshima, Japan, over 89 years ago. Mikasa set the standard before there was one, and never lost the thing that makes all sports great: passion! In 1973, Mikasa arrived in California to set up headquarters where it could better satisfy the demand of North American athletes. Mikasa understands the passion and inspiration it takes to be an athlete, no matter what level. It feels the same way about its athletic game balls. Mikasa puts that same passion and inspiration, coupled with the best technology, into every ball it makes. The balls roll off the production line as close to perfection as possible. It's the only way it knows how to make a ball. Mikasa. It all starts with the ball.
Dimensions & Specifications
Indoor Volleyballs
Game
Material
Leather
Weight
2 lbs
Brand
Mikasa
Ball Material
Leather
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by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (5)
- Soft touch (5)
- Retains air (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (6)
- Competition (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Competitive athlete (4)
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Pros
- Consistent
- Retains Air
- Soft Touch
- Strong Seams
Cons
- A little sting
Best Uses
- Competition
- Indoors
- Recreation
Comments about Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball:
I have used this product for my volleyball games and practice. This product is great to improve your skills in volleyball and in consistent. I am happy that I purchased it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball:
I'm used to playing with a Molten, and this ball seems heavier than the Molten. It's ok, but I'm going to stick with playing with the Molten.
Pros
- Consistent
- Retains Air
- Soft Touch
Cons
Best Uses
- Competition
- Indoors
Comments about Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball:
This is a good ball, many people I have come across do not like it, but I am not sure why. I think it is a great ball and if you are good enough to know how to really strike the ball on serves and shots, you will like the ball. The only complaint I would have about this ball is that when peppering or playing sometimes the ball can feel heavier. Not sure why this is, but it has felt heavier on the arms than a [...], probably because of the bladder in the [...] that everyone has gotten to be so accustomed to using. Overall a good ball once you 'get used to it' like the other reviewer mentioned.
Pros
- Consistent
- Retains Air
- Soft Touch
Cons
Best Uses
- Competition
- Indoors
Comments about Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball:
This is a great ball for your highly competitive teams/clubs. Because of it's construction, it offers greater ball control than the Moltens that USAV clubs play with and I would say even better than Tach's. The panel design, dimpled skin, and bladder construction all add to it's controlability. When the ball is served/hit flat (as in a 'floater' serve), the ball drops dramatically once over the net. When the ball is hit hard and with rotation, it is capable of some serious movement, depending on the hitter. When passed, it doesn't 'ricochet' off the arms (as with Moltens), so it does allow you to handle those hard-hit shots without the ball shooting up into the rafters. All of the control attributes are great, but, if you are used to playing with Moltens, Tach's, you will need to 'get used' to play with this ball.
As far as setting goes, it's a dream to set, very much like a Tach in this situation. The dimples on the skin do offer some addition grip, although I think they greatly affect the flight of the ball more.
The bright colors mean that the ball is easily seen and trackable.
Overall, if you're looking for a ball that reflects your clubs high-level of play, this is a good one!!! The only problem I can forsee is that this ball will not be widely used or accepted by most clubs/organizations (USAV/USVBA etc.).
Pros
- Consistent
- Soft Touch
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Mikasa MVA200 2012 Olympic Volleyball:
definately made for indoor play. It seems to hold air pretty well and is easy to see the spin on it when its in the air.
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