This is the second ball of this type that I've had from Baden. The first one was a UW Badgers branded ball that was much more of what I considered a junior size. It was a great ball, and we took it with us everywhere. The size and design of the 'mini' badger ball made it perfect for throwing around in a hotel pool, at the beach, camping, and just about anywhere. After 7 years, the ball finally fell apart, and I had high hopes for the replacement.