The Gear Rack

ALDWDY Silent Basketball (size 7)

A full-size foam ball with deep channels that turns the dribble into a dull thud; one of the most widely bought silent balls.

• Size 7, 29.5 in
• PU foam, no pump needed
• Grooved like a real ball

Nerf Quietcourt Silent Foam Basketball

A soft foam ball from a toy brand that never goes flat; sold in a mini and an official size, so pick the size before you check out.

• Foam, never goes flat
• Mini or official size
• Pairs with door hoops

SKLZ Bashhhketball Pro Silent Basketball

A training ball built to official size and close to official weight, so the handle feels nearer to the real thing.

• Size 7, 29.5 in
• About 590 g (21 oz)
• Dual-density foam

WAWAWEWA Silent Basketball (size 7)

A grooved foam ball that ships vacuum-packed and puffs back to full size in a day or two.

• Size 7
• Ships compressed
• Grooved PU foam

BOUNOVA Mini Silent Basketball (size 3)

A squishy mini ball that arrives at full size, with a lively bounce for a foam ball.

• Size 3
• Arrives uncompressed
• Soft foam

SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop

The over-the-door mini hoop most people end up with: a clear backboard and a spring-action steel rim that takes a dunk.

• 18 × 12 in clear backboard
• Spring-action steel rim
• Hangs over a door

QDRAGON Mini Basketball Hoop

A simpler door hoop with a spring-loaded breakaway rim, fine for kids and office games.

• Breakaway steel rim
• Over the door
• Version without scoreboard

SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop XL

The bigger version of the classic door hoop, with a much larger backboard for bank shots and rebounds.

• 23 × 16 in backboard
• 9.5 in steel rim
• Spring-action rim

Franklin Sports Pro Hoops Over The Door

Hangs on foam-padded hooks with no tools, and the rim is spring-loaded for dunks.

• No tools, padded hooks
• Spring-loaded steel rim
• Shatterproof backboard

Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set

A freestanding toddler hoop that grows with the child; fill the base with sand before play.

• Adjusts from 2.5 to 4 ft
• Six height settings
• For toddlers and preschoolers

Pop-A-Shot Home Dual Shot

A two-hoop arcade machine for the basement, with an electronic scoreboard and several game modes.

• Two hoops, 16 game modes
• Seven balls
• Folds for storage

Lifetime Portable Basketball Hoop (44 in)

A wheeled driveway hoop with a telescoping pole and a shatterproof backboard, sized for teens and adults.

• 7.5 to 10 ft in 6 in steps
• 44 × 30 in backboard
• Wheeled base

Lifetime Youth Portable Hoop (32 in)

A smaller portable hoop for younger kids, with a lower height range that matches the youth guidelines.

• 5.5 to 7.5 ft
• 32 in backboard
• Wheeled base

Silverback NXT Portable Hoop (54 in)

A heavier portable system with a big backboard and a steel frame that keeps the pole steady when the rim gets hit.

• 7.5 to 10 ft
• 54 in backboard
• 26 in overhang

Lifetime NBA League Edition Portable Hoop

The same 44 inch Lifetime layout with a polycarbonate board and NBA graphics.

• 7.5 to 10 ft
• 44 in polycarbonate board
• NBA graphics

Silverback Junior 33 in Pole-Mount Hoop

A youth backboard and rim that clamps onto an existing pole instead of standing on its own base.

• Fits 3 to 6 in poles
• 33 in backboard
• Breakaway rim

Wilson NBA DRV Outdoor Basketball

A rubber outdoor ball made for driveways and park courts, sold from mini up to size 7.

• Outdoor cover
• Sizes from mini to 7

Wilson Evolution Indoor Basketball

The soft composite indoor game ball you see in a lot of school gyms, sold in sizes 5, 6 and 7.

• Indoor only
• Sizes 5, 6 and 7
• Composite leather

Wilson NCAA Final Four Edition Basketball

An indoor-outdoor composite ball with a softer feel than rubber, sold in sizes 6 and 7.

• Indoor and outdoor
• Sizes 6 and 7
• Composite cover

Spalding Outdoor Rubber Basketball

A tough rubber ball made for asphalt and concrete, in sizes 5, 6 and 7.

• Rubber cover
• Sizes 5, 6 and 7
• Outdoor courts

Wilson NBA Forge Basketball

A composite indoor-outdoor ball with a grippy feel, sold in sizes 5, 6 and 7.

• Indoor and outdoor
• Sizes 5, 6 and 7
• Composite cover

Spalding React TF-250 Basketball

An indoor-outdoor composite ball in the official men's size.

• Indoor and outdoor
• Size 7
• Composite cover

Nike Team Hustle D 12 (kids)

A kids' basketball shoe sold from toddler sizes up, with a simple fit for growing feet.

• Kids sizes
• Basketball outsole
• Toddler to big kid

Under Armour Lockdown 7 (grade school)

A sturdy grade-school basketball shoe that suits a first season of team practices.

• Grade school sizes
• Basketball shoe
• Lace-up

Nike LeBron Witness IX (kids)

A kids' version of a signature line shoe, for players who want more cushioning and support.

• Kids sizes
• Signature line
• Cushioned

adidas Own the Game 3.0 (kids)

A lighter kids' basketball shoe for gym class and casual games as much as league play.

• Kids sizes
• Lightweight
• Basketball shoe

Under Armour Lockdown 7 (pre-school)

The same Lockdown shoe in pre-school sizes for younger players.

• Pre-school sizes
• Basketball shoe
• Lace-up

Pit Boss 440 Mahogany Pellet Grill

A mid-size pellet grill with a flame broiler plate you can slide open for direct-heat searing.

• 518 sq in
• 180 to 500°F
• 5 lb hopper

Pit Boss 150 Pellet Grill

A compact pellet grill for a balcony-sized cook or a tailgate, with the same flame broiler idea.

• 256 sq in
• 180 to 500°F
• 7 lb hopper

Traeger Woodridge Pellet Grill

A big Wi-Fi pellet grill for people who cook for a crowd and want to watch the pit from the couch.

• 860 sq in
• Wi-Fi control
• Wood-fired

Traeger Signature Blend Pellets

An all-purpose hardwood pellet blend that suits pork, chicken and beef alike.

• 18 lb bag
• Hickory, maple and cherry
• For any pellet grill

Traeger Stay Dry Pellet Bin

A lidded bin that keeps a bag of pellets dry, because damp pellets swell and jam augers.

• Holds about 22 lb
• Locking lid
• Keeps pellets dry

Weber Original Kettle (22 in)

The classic charcoal kettle: one bowl, two vents and enough room for direct and indirect cooking.

• 22 in grate
• Charcoal
• Lid and bottom vents

Weber Jumbo Joe (18 in)

A small, light kettle with a lid lock for carrying, big enough for burgers for six.

• 18 in grate
• Portable
• Lid lock for carrying

Weber Master-Touch (22 in)

The kettle with extra conveniences for people who cook on charcoal every weekend.

• 22 in grate
• Charcoal
• Upgraded kettle

Royal Gourmet CC1830S Barrel Grill with Offset

A barrel grill with an offset firebox on the side, so one unit can grill and smoke.

• Barrel grill
• Side offset firebox
• Charcoal

Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

A metal chimney that gets a full load of charcoal ready without lighter fluid.

• Standard size
• No lighter fluid needed
• Heat-shielded handle

Weber Spirit E-325 Gas Grill

A three-burner propane grill with a hotter sear zone and heavy enamelled cast-iron grates.

• 3 burners
• Sear zone
• 10-year limited warranty

Weber Spirit E-425 Gas Grill

The four-burner version of the Spirit, for bigger cooks and real two-zone set-ups.

• 4 burners
• Sear zone
• Propane

Char-Broil Pro Series Amplifire Gas Grill

A four-burner cabinet grill with infrared cooking and a side burner for sauces.

• 4 burners
• Infrared system
• Side burner

Cuisinart Portable 2-Burner Gas Grill

A suitcase-style propane grill with two independent burners and push-button ignition.

• 2 burners, 20,000 BTU
• About 22 lb
• Electronic ignition

Weber Q 2800N+ Portable Gas Grill

A large portable propane grill for tailgates and small decks that still wants proper grates.

• Propane
• Portable
• Cast-iron grates

Megamaster 3-Burner Gas Grill

A plain three-burner propane grill with fold-down shelves and a warming rack, sized for small patios.

• 434 sq in
• 30,000 BTU
• Fold-down shelves

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Weber, Napoleon and Traeger grills from a family-owned Illinois store.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker (18 in)

A bullet-shaped charcoal water smoker that holds a low temperature for hours with little fuss.

• 18 in, two grates
• Charcoal
• Water pan

Masterbuilt 30 in Digital Electric Smoker

An electric cabinet smoker with a side chip loader, so you add wood without opening the door.

• 710 sq in
• Digital controls
• Side wood chip loader

Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow Smoker

A large offset smoker with reverse-flow baffles for more even heat across the chamber.

• 1,060 sq in
• Reverse flow
• Charcoal and wood

Dyna-Glo Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker

A tall cabinet smoker with an offset firebox and several racks for ribs and sausages.

• Vertical offset
• Charcoal
• Multiple racks

Blackstone 28 in Omnivore Griddle

A two-burner propane flat top, the usual starting point for smash burgers and breakfast for a crowd.

• 517 sq in
• Propane
• Rear grease management

Royal Gourmet PD3001 Gas Griddle

A three-burner griddle on a collapsible stand that packs down for storage or camping.

• 3 burners
• Collapsible stand
• Propane

Blackstone 36 in Griddle Station

The big four-burner flat top, with folding legs and room to cook for a team.

• 4 burners, 60,000 BTU
• Folding legs
• 36 in surface

Blackstone 28 in Omnivore Griddle with Hood

The 28 inch griddle with a hinged hood for melting cheese and keeping wind off.

• 28 in surface
• Hinged hood
• Propane

Blackstone 36 in Griddle Cover

A fitted cover for 36 inch griddles with hoods; a flat top rusts fast if it lives uncovered.

• Fits 36 in hooded griddles
• Weather resistant
• Heavy polyester

Ninja Sizzle Indoor Grill and Griddle

A countertop grill with swappable grill and griddle plates that runs hotter than most plug-in grills.

• 14 in plates
• Up to 500°F
• Grill and griddle

Ninja Foodi Smart 6-in-1 Indoor Grill

A lidded indoor grill that also air fries, with a built-in thermometer for doneness.

• Grill and air fryer
• 4 qt crisper basket
• Smart thermometer

Chefman Smokeless Indoor Grill (XL)

A large nonstick tabletop grill for feeding a group without going outside.

• Extra large surface
• Nonstick
• Tabletop

George Foreman 4-Serving Grill (removable plates)

The classic hinged contact grill, with plates that lift out and go in the dishwasher.

• 60 sq in, 4 servings
• Removable plates
• Cooks both sides at once

GRILLART Bristle-Free Grill Brush and Scraper

A long-handled brush with no loose wires to break off, plus a scraper edge for stuck bits.

• 18 in handle
• No wire bristles
• Built-in scraper

Kona Safe/Clean Bristle-Free Grill Brush

Coiled stainless steel instead of bristles; the maker advises against it on small portable grills and thin round grates.

• Stainless coils, no bristles
• Not for thin round grates

ThermoMaven Bristle-Free Steam Grill Brush

A woven mesh head plus a small water reservoir that steams grease loose on a warm grate.

• Woven mesh head
• Steam cleaning
• 17 in handle

OXO Outdoor Coiled Grill Brush

A coiled head you can replace when it wears out, with a metal scraper; not meant for ceramic-coated grates.

• Replaceable coil head
• Metal scraper
• Not for ceramic coating

Traeger Wooden Grill Scraper

A solid hardwood paddle shaped to the maker's grill grates; no metal to shed at all.

• Solid hardwood
• Shaped for Traeger grates
• Hanging loop

Alpha Grillers Instant-Read Thermometer

A pocket instant-read probe that answers in a couple of seconds and comes calibrated.

• Reads in 1 to 2 seconds
• Pre-calibrated

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

A fast, rugged instant-read thermometer from a company that only makes thermometers.

• About one-second reading
• Folding probe

TempPro TempSpike Wireless Thermometer

A leave-in wireless probe for long smokes, so the lid stays shut while you watch the game.

• Wireless leave-in probe
• Range up to 500 ft (maker)
• Waterproof probe

ThermoWorks DOT Alarm Thermometer

A wired leave-in probe with one job: sound the alarm when the meat reaches the temperature you set.

• Leave-in wired probe
• Alarm at your target
• One-touch setup

Weber Precision Grilling Tool Set

A three-piece stainless set: the basics done well, with nothing you will not use.

• 3 pieces
• Stainless steel
• Spatula, tongs and brush

Kaluns Heavy-Duty BBQ Tool Set

A big stainless kit in an aluminum carry case, handy for tailgates and gifts.

• Stainless steel
• Aluminum carrying case
• Many pieces

Cuisinart 3-Piece Grilling Set with Glove

Long stainless tools plus a heat-resistant glove, for keeping hands away from the coals.

• 3 pieces
• Grill glove included
• Stainless steel

Alpha Grillers Grill Tool Set

A sturdy four-piece set with spatula, fork, brush and tongs.

• Spatula, fork, brush, tongs
• Stainless steel

OXO Outdoor Turner and Tongs Set

Just the two tools you reach for most, built with good grips.

• Turner and tongs
• Grippy handles
• Outdoor use

Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Pan

A plain aluminum half sheet for wings, nachos and roast vegetables, sturdier than most supermarket pans.

• About 17 x 12 in inside
• Aluminum, steel-reinforced rim
• Made in the US

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Slow Cooker

A big manual slow cooker with low, high and warm: the simplest way to hold chili or pulled pork through a long game.

• 7 quarts
• Low, high and warm
• Dishwasher-safe crock and lid

Lodge 12 in Cast Iron Skillet

The pre-seasoned skillet that sears burgers indoors, bakes cornbread and goes camping.

• 12 in
• Pre-seasoned
• Stovetop and oven

Libbey Craft Brews Tulip Glasses (set of 4)

Stemmed tulip glasses that hold a head and gather aroma, made for Belgian ales and big stouts.

• 16 oz
• Set of 4
• Dishwasher safe

JoyJolt Callen Pint Glasses (set of 4)

Thick, plain pint glasses with room for a 12 oz can and its head.

• 15.5 oz
• Set of 4
• Freezer safe

Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition (Randy Mosher)

The standard primer on beer styles, flavour and how to taste, updated for its second edition.

• Book
• Styles and flavour
• How to taste