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It all depends on how much air there is inside, where you bounce it, and how you bounce it. Well if there were same amount of air, bounced on the same surface and with the same power, a rubber ball would bounce higher. But that doesn't mean a rubber Basketball is simply better. People certainly would choose a leather basketball, because it looks better and has a better quality, and can last longer if played indoors. If you were looking for which is better, I would say that's totally upto you, whether you play indoors (a leather ball would be heaps better), or outdoors (a rubber ball is much better in this case). But if you were looking for which bounced higher, it is definitely rubber. This is because a rubber cover is harder than a leath covering. When something is harder, this allows to put more pressure when the ball hits the floor. This causes the ball to bounce higher.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoA rubber basketball will bounce higher than a leather basketball of equal internal pressure. The leather covering adds additional weight and is less flexible.
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∙ 9y agoYes, it definitely is!
it depends , if u play indoor then leather is the best option but if you play outdoor , rubber is the answer
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∙ 15y agoYes, a rubber basketball WILL bounce higher than a leather one, but leather balls generally have better grip and are mush easier to shoot and control on the dribble.
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∙ 15y agowhy dont you try yourself.
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∙ 15y agorubber bounces farther
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∙ 12y agorubber basketballs by far
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∙ 11y agoNo, leather tends to be heavier
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What will bounce higher then a rubber ball?
A glass ball will bounce higher than a rubber one.
Do leather basketballs bounce higher than rubber basketballs?
I would say yes but it all depends on how much air is in the basketball in question.
Does leather affect the bounce of a basketball?
The leather is put on the basketball for grip, wear and tear, and consistency. The bounce of the ball comes from the rubber bladder that the leather is surrounding. Air pressure and the quality of the ball effect it's bounce more than the leather.
Why do glass balls bounce higher than rubber balls?
They don't.
Why do small rubber bouncy balls bounce higher than other balls?
because they are made to bounce
What type of energy allows a rubber ball to bounce higher than a plastic ball?
bouyancy.
Why does your new basketball bounce higher than the older one?
because the rubber is newer and not worn at all...plus the older one might be made of leather...there could also be less air in the older one.
Why would a big rubber band ball bounce higher than a small rubber band ball?
it has more elasticity and potential energy
Is rubber better than leather?
taco
Will a softball bounce higher than a baseball?
it depends if the softball is heavier than the baketball then no it will bounce lower. If a basketball is heavier than a softball it will bounce higher because of gravity
Why is composite leather used in basketballs?
It is better for bounce and it seals in air better than standard leather.
Is a rubber basketball beatter then a leather basketball?
A leather basketball is better than a rubber ball but if your playing outside the ground ruins the leather so a rubber ball is better when you are playing outside
