Black Friday balloons Wilson: beach and indoor

OPTX AVP: the official ball of the American professional beach

Wilson works with the AVP, the professional beach-volley tour in the United States, and the OPTX AVP is its official ball. Its VST technology, for Visual Spin Technology, uses colour contrasts to help the eye spot the ball's spin more quickly. This is useful for reading a float serve or a fingertip attack.

OPTX Game Ball: sewn microfiber for sand

The black and yellow OPTX ball is a match ball for beach-volley, with a sewn composite microfiber cover. Its Optic Flow graphics help track the ball against the backdrop of sky, sand, or audience, and its specifications indicate it meets FIVB standards. Like any new sewn ball, it stretches a bit during the first games.

Cast Away: the cult ball from the movies

White and red, the Cast Away ball replicates the companion of Tom Hanks' character in the film. It’s a beach-volley ball made of synthetic leather, perfect for playing with friends on the beach, and a gift that brings a smile to all movie fans. It comes deflated.

Helix and Helix Club for indoor

The Helix is the official indoor match ball for the team, with a leather cover, sized and weighted for high-level play, recommended for ages thirteen and up. It comes in green, blue, or red with white. The Helix Club, in blue, red, or green, is suitable for training as well as matches, indoors or outdoors.

White AVP, NCAA, Soft Play: the rest of the range

The white AVP ball, the balls in NCAA colours, the American college sports, the Impact, and the softer Soft Play complete the selection. Many are available in sets, practical for a club, a summer camp, or a beach-volley association.

Wilson alongside Mikasa, Molten, and Nike

For indoor competition, compare with the Mikasa balls and the Molten balls, designed for club matches. The Nike balls are another option for a versatile ball. The whole range is available on the Black Friday balls page, the sand equipment is on the Black Friday beach page, and the ball sale will carry on after the holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy an Wilson OPTX cheaper during Black Friday?

The OPTX AVP and the OPTX Game Ball from the promotion are on this page, along with the sets of AVP balls. Filter by beach-volley ball family to keep only the sand balls.

Is the Cast Away ball a real volley ball?

Yes, it is a playable beach-volley ball, made of synthetic leather. It’s designed for fun and leisure, not for competition. Many gift it, especially around Christmas time.

Which Wilson ball should I choose to improve in beach-volley?

A sewn microfiber match ball, like the OPTX, is closer to competition balls and provides good touch sensations. Also, check on the ball required for the tournaments you want to enter.

Why are beach balls sewn?

Sewn balls allow less sand to seep in, and the stitches hold up better against abrasion and moisture. The ball also retains a softer touch, ideal for long volleys on the sand.

How to care for a beach ball after being on the beach?

Rinse it with fresh water to remove salt and sand, dry it with a cloth, and leave it in the shade. Direct sunlight and the heat from a car trunk can damage the cover and bladder.