Basketball Buying Guide
FIND THE RIGHT SIZE
29.5" - OFFICIAL / FULL SIZE
20 - 22 OZ
Official Size of Men's Leagues 13+
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28.5" - MID / INTERMEDIATE SIZE
18 - 20 OZ
Official Size of Women's Leagues and youth players ages 9-12
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27.5" - YOUTH SIZE
16 - 18 OZ
Ages 9 & Under
MATERIAL - FEEL THE DIFFERENCE
LEATHER
• Full grain, premium Horween leather cover
• Initially slick out of the box, softens for superior handling once broken in
• Indoor use only
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COMPOSITE
• Preferred basketball construction type
• Wide range of composite materials available across numerous price points
• Most are designed for use both indoors and outdoors
• Official ball of numerous collegiate conference tournaments, NAIA, NJCAA, NFHS and AAU
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RUBBER
• Highly abrasive resistant cover designed for rougher outdoor surfaces
• Unique patterns and colors available
• Designed for recreational play