Best Glow in the Dark Basketballs to Buy in 2022

When it comes to choosing a basketball to purchase, there are definitely a ton of options to choose from.  From the best women’s indoor basketballs to the ones with the best grip to the coolest ones available on the market.  But, perhaps, there is no better basketball to purchase if you are looking to play at night and in the dark or if you just want to show off to your friends, than a glow in the dark one.

That is why, below, we are going to review the best glow in the dark basketballs to buy in 2022.  These glow in the dark basketball will not only help to illuminate the court and while you play but will also turn heads and definitely garner a few questions from friends and other players alike.

In addition, many of these basketballs contain patent-pending holographic and reflective technologies embedded within them.  This technology allows for an illuminated glow surrounding the ball and does so without the need for batteries or a charger.

Astro Sports Gear’s Holographic Basketball

Astro Sports Gear’s Holographic Basketball, so dubbed the ASG Holo 1, is our top pick for the best glow in the dark, holographic, and reflective basketball.  Made from 100% pure leather, the basketball is illuminated when light is shone directly against it.

A patent-pending technology, the Astro Sports Gear ASG Holo 1 brings your basketball to life.  Great for producing viral videos and content, the basketball oozes with reflective and holographic colorings as the shine of a light is cast against it.

Smooth to the touch and coming in at a men’s regulation 29.5”, the basketball is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.  In addition, the basketball is particularly useful for play at night and in the dark.  And while the basketball requires a shining light to exude its true holographic effects, the patterned design can be admired without.

Glow City – Glow in the Dark Basketball

Glow City’s Glow in the Dark Basketball is, perhaps, the original, true glow in the dark basketball.  Featuring a fully illuminate basketball, the ball can be activated with an inner light when bounced against a hardwood or concrete surface.

We’ve actually purchased the Glow City Glow in the Dark Basketball and have nothing but rave reviews.  While the basketball does feel a bit rubbery, it is understandable considering the engineering needed to fully house and case the inner battery cores, which activate the light-up action in the ball.

And speaking of an inner battery core, what we were really impressed with, with the Glow City Glow in the Dark Basketball is its ability to last up to 30 hours of continuous play before needing to be swapped out.  With most players playing for an hour or two a day, the battery in the basketball should suffice for well over two weeks.

And 1 LED Light Up Basketball

And 1 is a well-known, respected, and reputable basketball brand.  So, you know that their products are going to be good when they hit store shelves.  And we have nothing. But positive notes to say about their LED Light Up Basketball.

Firstly, the design, especially compared to Glow City’s, is miles ahead.  Whereas Glow City utilizes an inner battery core to illuminate the entire basketball, And 1 takes a more subtle approach.  The inner battery core only lights up the horizontal rubber grips of the basketball, making for a more clean and professional look.

Similarly, And 1’s LE Light Up Basketball can be used on both indoor and outdoor courts and is activated by bouncing the ball against the surface.  With a simple on-off switch, you are able to activate the inner battery and enjoy all that the ball has to offer.

Cipton Glow in the Dark Basketball

The Cipton Glow in the Dark Basketball is another great basketball to purchase if you are looking for additional ways to continue play at night and when the sun sets.  Similar in light up design as the And 1 LE Light Up Basketball, the Cipton Glow in the Dark Basketball features a fully black design, making it extremely attractive and a perfect contrast to the glowing light emanating from within.

In addition, replacing the inner LED lights is as simple as pulling the previous one out and replacing it.  Seriously, it took us all of 30-seconds to do so and we were back to playing before we could even catch our breath.

Engraved Light Up Basketball

Definitely not a basketball that you want to take with you to the court, the Engraved Light Up Basketball is meant more as a gift or souvenir to a loved one than anything else.  Featuring a rather lovely message on the exterior of the ball, the light up mechanism is meant to enhance the message and allow for it to shine through, even at the darkest of times and hours.

Perfect as a gift to a son or daughter, your basketball loving child will cherish this basketball for some time to come and will always remember you and what you mean to them.

Wilson Luminous Basketball

Another extremely well-known and reputable basketball brand, the Wilson Luminous Basketball is perfect for playing in the dark.  At a men’s regulation size of 29.5”, the basketball can be used on both indoor and outdoor courts.  And with iridescent panels which cover the entire exterior of the ball, you can have a clear line of where the ball is, no matter how dark it may be outside.