Wilson's Airless Gen1 3D-printed basketball sells out despite steep price tag

Wilson Sporting Goods has released a limited edition Airless Gen1 3D-printed basketball. With only 75 unique units during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, it has sold out.

In 2023, Wilson turned heads when it introduced a prototype of their 3D-printed airless basketball during the first round of the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. Houston Rockets' KJ Martin commented that the ball felt like a regular basketball. After receiving feedback, Wilson made further improvements to the ball and has now released its first generation.

The released futuristic basketball is a 3D-printed polymer lattice structure with eight panel-like lobes and hexagonal holes that allow air to pass through, replicating the size, weight and bounce of an inflated basketball.

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Where to get Wilson's Airless Gen1 Basketball

The Airless Gen1 Basketball comes in a size seven with a personalized tag and is available in three limited edition colors: Brown, natural, and jet black. The price for this unique basketball is steep at $2,500. A stark comparison to a Wilson’s official NBA game ball that sells for $200 on the official site.

The limited-edition basketballs were quickly sold out despite the high price. It is uncertain when more units will be available for purchase.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wilson's futuristic airless basketball sells out despite $2,500 price