I reached out to the company about my concerns and they responded quickly and addressed all my issues. They offered to send me a new ball which is holding up well. I would recommend this product to anyone who is trying to track their training. This ball gives you so much information and keeps an accurate count of your made and miss shots. Read more

I got 2 of these balls for my two kids, and the app easily allows for multiple balls to be added to the app account. After having used DribbleUp balls for a few years, these TF DNAs feel like a major upgrade! So much good data is collected to help refine the shots. The programs and challenges are really well done as well—my kids like the added incentive of the badges. Highly recommend for serious hoopers! Read more

10/15/2025 Update! Wow the customer service for this Spalding TF is AMAZING. Once I submitted the ticket they were in contact very quickly. I had to send them my receipt copy (easily found on Amazon Order History) and a couple pictures of the ball. In addition, we received had a courtesy call and follow ups a couple of times via email. What I appreciated most, is when they sent me the new ball, they double checked I wanted the 29.5, which is what I had ordered before, but I realized my daughter should have been playing with the 28.5 and they happily just sent me the correct version as part of the exchange! My daughter was easily able to resync with the new ball and has been back to using it to track her shots, rotation speed, etc. She'll be using it more once Field Hockey season is over. The warranty issues from submission to receiving replacement in mail was probably only a couple of weeks. I can't stress enough how amazed we were at their responsiveness and standing by their product. Previous Review ->..... After about 9 months and about 10 uses the needle plug came slightly loose and won't keep air. Will let you know how warranty works Read more

Great addition to my son's repertoire of basketball resources. This ball feels and acts just like you'd want it to and it's the only ball my son will use now. When considering all of the tech that goes into the app and the wealth of information it provides in real time for the user, this ball possesses outstanding value relative to its price. I've never seen such comprehensive analytics and shot performance feedback like this before...and my son finds it incredibly helpful every time he uses it. It has already altered some bad shooting habits (after some repetition) and app is a clean platform that is relatively a plug and play type device compared to some other options on the market. 5 stars. Read more

This is a fantastic training device that delivers immediate feedback to help improve your shooting. Workouts and performance trends are easy to access and track over time. I had a minor issue, and customer service was quick, helpful, and professional — truly impressive. Buy with confidence; these guys stand behind their product and are ready to help if anything comes up. If you’re not using the latest technology to improve your game, ask yourself — why not? Read more

Feel of the ball, awesome! Connection the first time, Awesome! Ability to track shots, AWESOME! The arc, release, and make feed back AWESOME! However…. Ball moves a little funny on the dribble and on rebounds likely due to the sensor inside. One of the irritating things about this ball is how often it disconnects in the middle of a session. At random times and takes forever to reconnect to continue the session. Generally happens around 4 to 5 times per shot zone so about 20 times total per session. Then the other VERY annoying part, WHEN IT MISS READS A MAKE! Make misreads happen about 20 times per session as well. Majority of the time on a swish and sometimes on a roll around the rim then drop. Nothing like having the satisfaction of making a clean shot then hearing a diving board bounce in your ear and knowing your shot percentage is affected. Once or twice, not a big deal. 20!?!? That’s a huge percentage drop. I don’t know if I got a defective ball, but these annoyances sometimes have me questioning if I really want to use it or not. Again if it was once or twice I can over look that. But, around 20 for both issues? Sometimes it seems that it’s not worth the hassle. UPDATE! A rep reached out due to seeing this review and sent a new ball that doesn’t have the issues I expressed above. Customer service is top notch and quick. I’ve updated to a five star review because the ball works exactly as it’s supposed too. Thank you SiQ TF DNA team Read more

I really like the Spalding TF DNA Basketball. Sometimes, you don't always have a coach to critique your shot, and I think this basketball with the subscription to the app is a great substitute, and its insanely cheaper as well. The yearly app subscription is 124.99, so about 10 bucks a month and some change. A trainer can range from $80 - $200 for a single hour. On the app, when you shoot, theres 4 metrics it looks at. 1) Release time 2) Shot arc 3) Rotation on the basketball 4) Shooting form So the app tracks all of that, and you can make it so it gives you feedback after every shot. Furthermore, you can find your own sweet spots based on the shots made, and set those values in the app, so the app will tell you how far you're deviating from your personal high percentage shots. It also tracks how many shots you've taken in a session, makes in that session, and misses within that session, which is extremely helpful if you're practicing by yourself. The only thing I will say is that for now, the app is on iPhone only, but they have reassured me they are working on an Android app, dunno when its coming out though. Sometimes the app registers a miss as a make, and vice versa, BUT its extremely rare. I would say about 4 every 100 shots. However, my net is a little loose, and the customer service team said that plays a factor into it, so i'll put that on me to change the net. The ball itself feels really close to the spalding all court basketball, but a little softer. It does not feel heavier or lighter than a regular ball, so you don't have to worry about that. The bounce is just like any other ball, if you follow t he instructions and inflate it to 8 PSI. The customer service team is great, and has been very responsive, which is amazing. No bs, I would definitely buy this ball again! Read more

**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