Basketball Buying Guide | Spalding®

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Basketball Buying Guide

Indoor
Basketballs designed for hardwood courts - premium grip, bounce, and control for indoor games.

All Surface
Versatile basketballs built for both hardwood and blacktop - durable, high-performance, and game-ready.

Outdoor
Durable basketballs built for blacktop, driveway, and playground courts- grip and bounce that lasts.

Find the right size

Official Size of Men’s Leagues 13+
Official/Full
Official/Full Size (7) | 29.5" | 20-22 oz.

Official Size of Women’s Leagues and ages 9-12
Mid/Intermediate
Mid/Intermediate Size (6) | 28.5" | 18-20 oz.

Ages 9 & Under
Youth
Youth Size 5 | 27.5" | 16-18 oz.

Recreational/Novelty
Mini
Mini Size | 22" | 10.5 oz.
Material - Feel the Difference

Leather
Crafted from full-grain, premium Horween leather, this ball starts out slick but softens with use for superior handling, and is designed for indoor play only.

Composite
Preferred composite basketball, offered at various price points, for indoor/outdoor play and used in multiple collegiate and league tournaments.

Rubber
These basketballs are built for recreational play, with a highly abrasion-resistant cover for rough outdoor surfaces and available in unique patterns and colors.
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