Reddit reviews Wilson AVP Official Beach Volleyball
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18 panel, hand sewn expert construction and craftsmanship enables deep groves for better hand control and wind resistancePremium microfiber composite leather provides greater resistance to dirt and less moisture absorbency to maintain proper weight and feelNew superior graphics for improved ball spin detection and contemporary designPerformance Elastomer Bladder engages a likable responsiveness promoting control and power playsOverall construction provides strong durability and shape retention giving the player continuous reliability
Souther Cali beach players use the wilson AVP ball
Old school players use heavier Spalding kings of the beach
The Spalding KoB is better when it's windy because it's heavier but the Wilson is the current AVP ball.
There is a new version of the [Wilson AVP II] (https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-AVP-Official-Beach-Volleyball/dp/B01C5VR8SI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473780846&sr=8-3&keywords=wilson+sand+volleyball) ball but more expensive.
*edit: added the AVP II ball link
For indoor, your two most popular ones are the Molten Flistatec that NCAA uses ($85 MSRP, but you can find it for ~$50), and the Mikasa MVA200 that FIVB uses. (also ~$50)
For beach, it's the [Wilson AVP(https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WTH6007ID-AVP-Game-Volleyball/dp/B01C5VR8SI) or Spalding King of the Beach
It’s currently $45 on amazon for Black Friday sales
My area uses the Spalding KOB for the majority of the time, but definitely check with your area. If your community prefers the Wilson AVP ball, nobody will want to use the KOB even if you buy it.
Also, make sure you're getting the real balls, not replicas. The price point usually tells you which is which