Sizing Guide
What size basketball should my kid use?
Basketball size recommendations follow common league conventions. Always follow your specific league or coach guidance if it differs from these general age ranges.
Size 7
Typically ages 15+ boys and men
Size 7 (approximately 29.5 inches in circumference) is commonly used in boys high school leagues, men college, and adult recreational play.
This is the most widely adopted size for older male players across various leagues and competitive levels.
Size 6
Typically ages 13–14 girls, and women ages 13+
Size 6 (approximately 28.5 inches in circumference) is commonly used in middle school girls leagues, high school girls leagues, women college, and adult women recreational play.
This size is standard for female players at most competitive levels and for younger teen players in certain league structures.
Important Notes
These age ranges reflect common league conventions, not medical or coaching prescriptions from Youth Performance.
If your league or coach specifies a different size, follow their guidance.
Youth Performance does not sell smaller basketballs (Size 3, Size 4, or Size 5). Younger players in leagues that use those sizes will need to source them elsewhere.
NeoBall
NeoBall is designed for quieter indoor skill work and daily touches between practices.
"Silent basketball" is a category noun, not an acoustic or comparative performance claim.
Size 7
Size 7 (ages 15+)
Size 6
Size 6 (ages 13-14)