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Wilson F1100 Official NFL Game Football | 
| Brand: Wilson
Category: Sports
List Price: $109.99
Buy New: $58.00
as of 11/23/2009 15:52 MST details
You Save: $51.99 (47%)
New (15) Used (1) from $54.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 215
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 5 - 15 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 14 x 10 x 1
MPN: WTF1100
Model: F1100
UPC: 026388635627
EAN: 0026388635627
ASIN: B000FA9U1A
Release Date: April 4, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Official size and weight | | • | Official game ball of the National Football League | | • | Deep pebbles and firm texture and enhanced gripability | | • | Features NFL Commissioner's Roger Goodell signature stamp | | • | Leather cover, 3-ply VPU bladder, and double lacing for reinforcement |
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Product Description
This Wilson® Official NFL® leather game ball is the same ball used in NFL® games. It offers you professional craftmanship with a high-quality Wilson® leather construction for top performance at the highest level. Made in the USA. Ball features NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's signature.
Amazon.com Product Description
Grab onto a piece of history with Wilson's official NFL game ball--The Duke--which is dedicated to football legend Wellington "Duke" Mara. More than just a piece of memorabilia, The Duke is designed with the serious competitor in mind, with genuine hand-sewn, Tanned in Tack leather for superior playability and grip, and 3-ply VPU bladder for maximum durability and air retention. Other features include double lacing, the official NFL seal in gold, and Commissioner Roger Goodell signature stamp. 
The return of The Duke. | Wellington "The Duke" Mara passed away in October, 2005 at the age of 89 after dedicating 81 years to the New York Giants as an administrator, owner, and unwavering booster. In 1940, heeding the advice of influential team owners Tim Mara of the New York Giants and George Halas of the Chicago Bears, the NFL selected Wilson as the league's official football supplier. The following year, Wilson introduced a redesigned football and named it "The Duke" in honor of Mara's son, Wellington. The Duke stayed in play for nearly three decades until the NFL and AFL merged in 1969. About Wilson
At the heart of sports history for almost a century, Wilson has been influential and intimately involved in shaping the games of tennis, golf, baseball, and American football. As the originator of breakthrough technologies, Wilson has produced legendary classics and earned world-wide legitimacy in each sport it participates in. The world's leading manufacturer of ball sports equipment, Wilson's core sports include tennis, baseball, American football, golf, basketball, softball, badminton, and squash. A division of Helsinki-based Amer Sports, Wilson is headquartered in Chicago.
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 The real deal November 12, 2009
Jeffrey S. Walsh (Milwaukee, WI United States)
This is the best football. Period. Yes, it can be more slippery than a composite. But, look at it this way, if you can learn to thrown and catch with these, you are going to be better overall. My son is a QB who has played youth, HS, and semi-pro and we go outside and play catch regularly and have literally worked with hundred of footballs. This is our favorite. It is the right size, and it just has such a great feel and perfect flight trajectory. You CAN definitely tell the difference. Also, both my son and I have just normal sized hands and we have no problem throwing. Anyone who has trouble throwing and believes it is hand size related just needs to put in more time on the throwing. Heck my son used to throw full NFL size balls when he was 10 with no problem. Technique is a huge part of it. When I bought this last (we buy 1 to 2 a year because we use and abuse the balls) I bought this one and the best quality composite because we wanted to compare them directly. There is no comparison. This one rocks and we NEVER use the composite when we play catch. We saw a little bit of the coloring come off on our hands in the beginning, but nothing significant. There is one review on here that would make you believe these things bleed color... that is just not the case. We originally bought the two balls thinking we would use The Duke in good weather and the composite in crappy weather... but really, we just use the Duke all the time. Ours is now about 8 months old and it is extra slippery from all the use, so I am on here about to order another one. These balls make playing catch a pleasure and if you can get over the price (which is not all that bad here really) you will not regret going with this ball. From the moment you unpack this ball, you know you are playing with the best equipment available. Love it.
No comparison to the REAL DEAL! November 11, 2009
Edward E. Ocampo Jr. (Lytle, TX)
Although it merely sits on a shelf, this Official Game Ball grabs the eye and says, "Now that's a fan!" Someday, my boys will be old enough play with it, and when that day comes, it will be official; time to get another one, just for me! For now, it sits next to the TV, with my mini helmets, pleading for all who come and sit to, "LOOK AT ME!"
great football!!! October 27, 2009
Lman (california)
this football is the bomb!
great feel and beautiful spiral on every throw! I can see where the "bleeding" of the tanning colors could be a problem. but its no big deal.this football just feels good to throw and toss around. Cant beat the price either!!
Excellent October 16, 2009
George Carmona (miami)
Product is as promised. The "Duke" is a fitting homage to one of the game's great men.
 Why does it stain the hands September 29, 2009
D. Murray
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had purchased this item before and returned it because it stains the hands red when it gets wet. I bought another one liked the look and feel of it but like the other one I purchased it did the same thing. It really sucks cause I enjoy the feel and look of this ball better than a composite ball. Tight spiral every throw. Just wish it didn't stain my hands when it get's wet. I see the professionals use these in games in wet conditions and never see there hands get stained. Wonder why this happens with amazon balls. Great prompt service as always arrived a day early and love to play with something the pros do. Slightly disappointed.
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