The texture is very pleasant to the touch, it is very soft, although it is not leather, it has the look. It is fairly lightweight, which is perfect for beach games with young children even in infancy. The seams are well made, the design is nice with green and blue stripes. The smell is a bit strong, but it eventually disappears after a few hours of games.
Once inflated, it's pretty handy with just the right size and light weight for beautiful parts of volleyball on the beach and in the garden. My teenagers have already adopted.