Hi, I’m Thanassis Koukoutselos. I play recreational basketball in Greece, and I run BallerInstinct.
I started the site in 2022 because choosing a basketball is more confusing than it should be. Sizes change with age, indoor and outdoor balls are built differently, and every brand claims the best grip. BallerInstinct is where I put what I learn: practical guides to ball sizes, materials and brands, and reviews of the balls and gear I play with.
How I work
Where I have played with a ball or a piece of gear myself, I say so and use my own photos. Where I have not, I say that too, and base the comparison on manufacturer specifications and feedback from people who own it. The full method is on the How we test page.
Who I am off the court
By day I work as a digital marketing consultant. That is also why the site is built carefully, but it does not decide what I recommend.
How the site makes money
Some links on BallerInstinct are affiliate links, mainly to Amazon and eBay. If you buy through one, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes which product I pick.
Questions, corrections or a ball you want me to look at? Write to me through the contact page.
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