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The 8 Best Ball Pumps to Keep You in the Game

Never let your ball run out of air.

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From basketball to soccer to football to volleyball, there are few things more disappointing than realizing that your ball is low on air. You'll never be sorry that you've got a ball pump handy, and there are many great options at super affordable price points. Check out our favorites below!

This simple and effective hand powered pump comes with five easy to attach needles that are designed to prevent air from leaking as you pump air. Even better, at under $12 and with so many glowing 5-star reviews, it's an incredible value. 

Looking for something a little more high tech? This Pumteck electric ball pump uses intelligent pressure detection to determine when your ball is at its perfect inflation automatically. 

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This Nike Elite ball pump fully embodies the phrase "small but mighty". Easy enough to slip right into your pocket and have on hand at the park or during a game, this is another hand powered pump that does a great job inflating quickly. 

Grab a needle, screw it into the accompanying hose, and press a button. You're all done! Less than $30 is a steal for a fully automated electric ball pump, and this one does not disappoint. 

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We know it may look a little like a syringe, but this ball pump from the Friendly Swede injects fun. Even better, this set comes with a special nozzle that can also help pump up balloons and inflatable pool rafts. 

Two words: lifetime warranty. This small, hand powered ball pump comes with three needles, a safety cap to pop on between uses, and the promise that should anything ever happen to it, you can get a replacement. 

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This complete kit from Franklin includes not only the pump, but an easily attachable hose, three needles, a pressure gauge, and a handy carrying case to keep all of it tidy. 

Our favorite environmentally conscious pick, this set from MINGRU is made from 100% eco-friendly material and is super simple to operate immediately with minimal set up. 

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Mary O'Brien is a commerce editor for Hearst Magazines based in northern Virginia. When she's not scouring the internet for the best deals and shopping trends, she is over-caffeinated with her nose in a book.
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