Volleyballs Wilson

Wilson, from the AVP circuit to the film Cast Away

Wilson, an American brand born in Chicago in 1914, manufactures balls for most team sports, and volleyball holds a special place in its history. Its Optx AVP ball is the official ball of the American professional beach-volley circuit, used on all the courts of its tournaments. The Wilson ball also owes unexpected fame to cinema: in Cast Away, released in 2000, Tom Hanks plays a castaway who draws a face on a Wilson volley ball and makes it his only companion.

Other balls

The volleyballs also come in:

• Mikasa.
• Molten.
• Nike.
• Beach Volley.
• Competition.
• Training.
• Lots.

All the balls are gathered on the balls page.

Optx, Helix, Nova Light: a ball for every use

For the indoor game, the Optx Game Ball, approved by the international federation, provides a soft touch and a stable trajectory, suitable for club matches. The Helix, a match ball, and the robust Impact Gen are used for repeated training sessions. The Nova Light, lighter in weight, gives confidence to young players and beginners when receiving. For the sand, the AVP and the Optx AVP, stitched and more flexible, are slightly larger and less inflated than an indoor ball: they remain soft under the forearms and withstand humidity, wind, and sunlight.

The Optx technology, designed to read spin

The Optx technology relies on color choices that make it easier to read the ball. Its Visual Spin Technology plays with strategically placed contrasts so that the eye perceives rotation—and therefore the trajectory—of a float serve or a topspin attack more quickly. On the beach, the Optic Flow graphics help track the ball against the sky, sand, water, or the crowd. After a game on the sand, rinse the ball with fresh water and let it dry in the shade, away from heat that expands air and strains seams.

Good deals

Good bargains are also found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Wilson volley ball famous in cinema?

In Cast Away, released in 2000, Tom Hanks plays a castaway who paints a face on a Wilson volley ball and names it after the brand. The ball has become a cult object, recognized far beyond volleyball.

What’s the difference between the Wilson AVP ball and an indoor ball?

The AVP, beach ball, is stitched, slightly larger, and less inflated than an indoor ball. It remains soft under the forearms and withstands sand and moisture, whereas the indoor ball, firmer, travels faster.

Who is the Wilson Nova Light ball aimed at?

Lighter than a standard ball, it makes learning easier for children and beginners: receiving and passing are less painful and form can be corrected more easily. It’s a great ball for schools and volleyball clubs.

What pressure should a Wilson volley ball have?

An indoor ball should be inflated between 0.30 and 0.325 kg/cm², while a beach ball is significantly lower, between 0.175 and 0.225 kg/cm². Check with a pressure gauge, as an overly hard ball hurts and rebounds too quickly.

Is the Wilson Optx suitable for official matches?

The Optx Game Ball is approved by the international federation, making it suitable for club matches and rigorous training. However, always check the ball required by your championship regulations before using it in a match.