No net is safe. It could be because of the deep channels that offer great grip or the light color that makes it stand out. Either way the Spalding Precision TF-1000 Indoor Game basketball is a shooter s dream. Backed with recycled material the ball has a soft feel out of the box. It s made for the top high school and college athletes in the country with an Eco-Grip™ composite cover that s built for the hardwood and born for the net.