NFL Footballs, Why is the real deal different than what they sell in stores?

Question

I recently went to Browns Camp and noticed that the football that I had bought at ***** Sporting Goods for 80 bucks is different than what the players actually use. It looks and feels different. The one that I bought is authentic but its a different color (like a redish tan). The ones that they were using were way darker. Does anyone know why?

Answer 1

they have practice balls and game balls, which are new like yours.......