1915-1916 Reach TUF-IDE Basketball Vintage Magazine Advertisement
The advertisement from the 1917 Reach Official Basket Ball Guide promotes the Reach No. 0 Basketball, priced at $7.50. It highlights the TUF-IDE leather used in the construction, which is noted to be carefully selected and tanned specifically for durability and performance. The ball is constructed from eight sections of this leather, ensuring a high-quality product. It features an extra strong rubber bladder, with lacing made from needle and leather lace. The ad emphasizes the product's reliability by offering a guarantee. The ball is inspected for precision in size and shape, with a commitment to replace any ball found defective during the first game or practice day, provided it is returned promptly. The advertisement claims the ball has been adopted as the official ball by leading leagues, underlining its reputation and credibility.