The Nivia Europa basketball from the world-renowned manufacturer Nivia is a perfect choice for those who are planning on making this sport a recreational activity in their day-to-day life and for those who are looking forward to learning this sport. Material and Finish This sturdy basketball is made of natural rubber which provides high performance and helps build better technique and form for shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding. The black rib of the ball gives a professional finish and the butyl bladder helps to retain the air for the long run. Durability As you know, the bladder of a ball is the main component of it and plays the role of holding the air within. Compared in latex bladder, butyl bladder retains air for a longer period of time which will help you in avoiding the situation of inflating the ball frequently and thus keeps you interested in the game/practice.