Baden Contender 27.5" Basketball Baden's Contender Basketball boasts a high-quality composite cover designed for indoor/outdoor basketball play. The basketballs symmetrically designed and Stealth Soft-Valve System reduces the amount of exposed rubber from the valve stem, delivering a consistent and reliable playing experience. This balls primary use is as a recreational, camp, and youth practice basketball. The Contender comes in 4 different color combinations, including traditional orange, royal blue, red/white, and red/navy/white.