1. Age Of Players
The orange ball used in basketball was originally made with eight pieces of leather assembled around a tube.
Today, the technology and innovations allow multiple combinations to suit your needs.
For Adults
The official model of basketball for men is size 7.
For women, the size 6 model is official for Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) women's leagues.
For Children
There are also basketballs designed specifically for children. They range from size 1 to size 5. When choosing your basketball, TARMAK recommends that you follow the size criteria for the following ages:
- Between the ages of 2 and 4, TARMAK recommends that you choose a size 1 basketball.
- For a child aged between 4 and 6, U7 baby basket category, choose a size 3 ball.
- For girls and boys, between 7 and 10 years old, category U9 mini chicks and U11 chicks, choose size 5 . (But depending on the level and the clubs this may be for girls or boys between 4 and 6 years, category U7 baby basket)
- For boys between 11 and 12 years old, U13 category benjamins, size 6 will be the most suitable.
- For girls and women from 11 years old: size 6.
- And finally for boys from 13 years old to adulthood: size 7 official.