THE STORY

Basketball has always been more than a game for me — it’s been a lifelong passion and a craft I’ve dedicated myself to mastering. Over the years, I’ve specialized in ball handling, working with athletes from youth players just starting out to high school, college, and professional hoopers chasing the next level. One thing I’ve always seen is that every player, no matter their age or skill level, wants tighter handles, quicker reactions, and more confidence with the ball in their hands. But training tools that truly challenge and develop those skills in a game-like way were hard to come by. That’s why I created the LVLUP Handle Heavy Ball. Built at official size with premium composite leather and twice the weight of a normal ball, it forces your hands, wrists, and forearms to work harder every single rep. The goal was simple: to give hoopers of all ages a proven way to push past their limits, so when they switch back to a regular ball, they feel faster, sharper, and more in control. From there, I wanted to take training even deeper — focusing on quickness, creativity, and control in tight spaces. That’s where the LVLUP Mini Heavy Ball was born. At a smaller size but still weighted, it challenges players to sharpen their handle, develop their weak hand, and refine their ball control in ways that translate directly into game situations. LVLUP Handle was built out of my commitment to help hoopers everywhere level up their game. Whether it’s the Heavy Ball pushing your strength and speed, or the Mini Heavy Ball dialing in your precision and control, both are designed to make every dribble count. These aren’t just training balls — they’re tools to build confidence, toughness, and an edge that carries straight into live play.