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GlowCity
GlowCity Glow in The Dark Basketball - Size 5, 6, 7 Light Up Ball for Kids, Teens & Adults…
$32.99
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The Quick Take
What it is
A regulation-size glow-in-the-dark basketball (29.5") with embedded LED lights that activate on impact and glow for up to 30 hours per charge. Perfect for extending your outdoor game into the night.
Why We Like It
Why it keeps winding up in carts
460 people rated this 4.6 stars—solid crowd approval for a novelty sports item that actually delivers on its core promise: reliable nighttime visibility without fussy setup.
Your backyard just got a night-mode upgrade.
Our Take
A fun, durable spin on outdoor basketball that genuinely extends play after dark.
Turn your driveway into a lit court without floodlights or cords. Glow-in-the-dark sports gear walks a line between gimmick and genuinely useful—this one lands on the useful side because the light actually works and lasts.
The Buying Guide
What to look at before you buy
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2 embedded lights, 30 hours of glow per charge, impact-activated
Light & Longevity
The 30-hour battery life is the real draw here—your kids can play multiple evenings before needing a recharge. Impact activation means the ball lights up when it bounces, not constantly, which preserves battery. It shuts off automatically when stationary, so you're not wasting charge sitting on the bench.
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Water-resistant rubber exterior, size 7 (regulation), pump included
Build Quality
The thick rubber skin protects the LEDs from impact damage and weather. Regulation size 7 means it plays true to a standard basketball—you're not sacrificing handling for novelty. The included pump gets you playing immediately without a separate purchase.
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Pre-installed batteries, simple inflation required
Ease of Use
No hunting for batteries or complicated charging rituals. Inflate it and play. The straightforward mechanics appeal to families who want fun without fidgeting.
Good to know
The details worth having
- PriceAt $32.99 for a regulation ball with working LEDs and 30-hour runtime, the price sits between a basic basketball and premium lit alternatives, reasonable for what you get.
- Who it’s forBest for families with outdoor courts or driveways, kids aged 6–15 who want to extend summer play, and anyone looking for a gift that's fun but actually functional.
- 30 Hours of GlowPerfect for kids, teens and the whole family! This size 7 (29.5") LED basketball features 2 lights that are good for up to 30 hours of nighttime play. Pump included!
- Impact ActivatedReady to glow up the night? Our bright red basketball illuminates from the inside with a bounce and automatically shuts off when not in use.
- Thick SkinnedEach glowing basketball has a sturdy, water-resistant rubber exterior to help keep the lights safeguarded for indoor and outdoor games.
- Simple SetupThis glow up basketball comes with instructions, a pump and needle and pre-installed batteries. Simply inflate using the pump to start swishing in the shots.
- For All AgesThis is a perfect basketball gift for kids of any age. The light up balls make the coolest gifts for teenage boys, making it a blast for everyone.
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