Reddit reviews Mikasa MVA200 2008(Beijing), 2012(London), and 2016(Rio) indoor Olympic Games Ball (Blue/Yellow)
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official game ball for the 2008(Beijing), 2012(London), and 2016(Rio) indoor Olympic GamesNew 8 panel swirl design allows for more contact area on the surface of the ball, improving passing and control.Dimpled microfiber material creates turbulence in the air, which allows ball to fly through air.Cemented panel seams allows air between panel and carcass for a softer feel.Blue and yellow color pattern is picked up fastest by human eye allowing for better player reaction time.For optimal performance, additional inflation may be required. Ball pump not included.
Outdoor balls are normally a little bigger and lighter than indoor balls, as well as being a different texture and more rugged.
As for indoor recommendations, assuming you're in the US, either the NCAA molten balls, or the FIVB international ball
Make sure you get an authentic one. If you want to go a little cheaper, Molten has some regular leather ones, and so does Tachikara.
As for outdoor, you're going to be looking mostly at Wilson's AVP and Spalding's King of the Beach balls
Interesting. So are 2016 rio olympic balls for example the same size as the slightly larger international balls?
edit: I believe it's this ball, but I'm not sure what "size 5" means or if all "size 5" balls are exactly the same size: https://www.amazon.com/Mikasa-MVA200-2016-Olympic-Yellow/dp/B001F51TYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485032149&sr=8-1&keywords=mikasa+rio+2016