The staff seem great now, no attitude as happened in the past. Great place to come for slightly overpriced but very fun tshirts and things.

The great finds were net available in my size so I bought two mugs. Lol. Super great guy working the shop . Will return and get things in my size before they sell out read more

Want to hit up a pool party but don't want to wear those raggedy old trunks? Ball has a wide selection of men's swimwear and other beach attire to fix you right up....the choices are plentiful.....colors, shapes, textures, brands, etc. Besides swimwear you can also find casual shirts, shorts, eyewear, footwear, etc. Coming into the store is a wake up to your senses, with all the colors and patterns hitting your eyes right away...It's fun to look around and check out things that might update your wardrobe. Prices are a bit high, but the selection is really good. You can also find many of the items on their website...so Online Shopping is also a tool. read more

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Ball Beachwear has been around for a long time, most likely due to great target marketing of location in the heart of gay Wilton Manors. Sandwiched between the 2 largest open every night bars Hunters & Georgie's Alibi, everyone walking between the places may pass by. The store is bright and colorful with a Fort Lauderdale beachy vibe. It even has cabana style fitting rooms. Ball stays relevant by stocking the latest hot gay-centric brands of swimwear, tops and shorts. The selection isn't huge, but there's probably something for every taste in the rainbow. Walk all the way to the back to see the sale rack. Maybe you'll find a great deal. My friends did last night and bought 2 harnesses! read more

I find it difficult typically to shop on, "the drive" in Wilton Manors because I think a lot of things look the same and much of it really isn't my taste. What's nice about this place is, yes, it's another place to buy revealing swim wear, but you can get more than there here. Overall, I love the beach theme they have going on here. The store isn't large but makes up for its size by using bright lights, colors and making good use of the space. They have a lot of fun t shirts with various sayings on them- tank tops too. They have brands I've only seen at this store and nowhere else on the drive which is nice. It can be pricey but I get that in this area it's going to be. I love the changing room set up with the beach huts. The staff has always been nice. Very attentive and will help you pick out anything you need. Make sure to check out the clearance on the back wall. If you need a jock strap, they have those too. I'm telling you, they pretty much have it all. If you've got some money to burn or maybe some credit- go buy yourself something nice. read more

Ball Beachwear - Sports Wear Near Me - Wilton Manors, Florida

An excellent fashion center in the midst of the Wilton Manors LGBT strip mall area and about 200 feet from George's Alibi. Ball Swimwear has (almost) everything one needs for swimming, going out fashion, relaxation and casual wear. We obviously went there at the beginning of low season, because the sale signs were spread out throughout the store, and some of the best brands were on sale. Staff was there when you needed them, and were absent when you wanted them to be absent. I really, really like that. Nothing worse than being at one of those places where you feel accosted or pressed into purchasing items you don't want to buy. Ball had none of that. It was a nice place to spend some time browsing, and yes, shopping. read more

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Ball had been at this very same location for over a decade but then completely moved out, took down all their signs just leaving a door note that they were out of Wilton Manors/Fort Lauderdale, going to re-establish at a new location in South Beach. Well, they were close, permanently, gone for months, busy re-establishing in South Beach but then things with their leases went sour, so with tale dragging between their legs they've come back. Essentially everything is the same with only a few minor differences, except of course, a different phone number. Now, for those who don't know about Ball, it's a men's clothing store but being located as a part of the Shoppes of Wilton Manors, on "The Drive," in the heart of the "Gayborhood," much of their customer draw is based upon the fact that some of their clothing is gay oriented; but not necessarily what one might term "gay clothing." Indeed, most of the items they carry are typical t-shirts, shorts, swim suits and what not as are very much worn by both gay and straight individual but also with custom like swim suits having an inner liner with an oval ring for a male to put his sexual apparatuses through so as to stand them out there, up front, as a more prominent display of "crotch bulge" or what others refer to as a "package." Basically its part of the old routine of "If you've got it, flaunt it." However, with the size of some of the shockingly over large flaunts seen on the beach, I have long suspected fiendish fraud in the form of sand filled socks, possible sausages from Publix instead of from God or whatever; a fact verified to me by various ex-boyfriends, roommates, street gossip and notations written upon nearby Alibi men's room wall. And yes, there are also other telltale gay notes such as Nasty Pig jockstraps, a brand I can assure that you will not find at a Dickey's or a Macy's, and a shirt or two with certain printed hint wording such a "Catcher" or "Pitcher" that I highly doubt has anything to do with the sport of baseball. Overall it's a good store. I like it as it has a pleasant staff, friendly to everyone regardless of orientation, and for what you get, reasonable in price. read more

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I went and visited the plaza today and stopped this mens wear store and went looking thru the slinky speedo type swim wear, I found a great looking speedo to complement my hot work out body and bought it. kirk was the clerk on duty and was very helpful and friendly. read more

Hey now...here's a fun place to get one or more swim trunks if you like. Maybe a bit pricey but where else will you find this gear. Not easy to find. Also, some thin semi-see thru shirt. Super comfortable. The guys that work here are friendly, helpful, and cute! : - ) The store decor is cool. The changing rooms are like the old time changing tents once seen on the beach. Not so much these days. A good shopping atmosphere. Have fun! read more

Manager is funny as hell and very personable. Quality of merchandise is excellent. Kirk, who helped us buy our merchandise (late) last night, was attentive and very helpful. We gave this store WAY too much of our money this weekend - but they'll get a lot more. read more