These footballs have the largest girth
(distance around) of any footballs. These footballs are used
by professional teams and most college programs.
FC20H,
FC30H,
FC500
AB,
C5,
RF5,
ST5COMPNF,
ST5NF,
ST5P
TF-100,
Composite
F1000,
F1001,
F1192,
F1511,
F1552
F1735,
F1740
NCAA & NFHS, Pro Pattern - Small
Girth
14 & Over
These footballs are built to the small
end of the official standards. These footballs are the same
length but with a slightly smaller girth than the NFL/NCAA game
footballs to make these footballs easier to grip.
R5NF,
F1005,
F1205
NFHS Collegiate Pattern
14 & Over
These footballs are a little longer and
have a slightly smaller girth than the pro pattern footballs.
This makes the football easier to grip and pass.
FC550
PRO5NF,
RVBPT
JV5
F1201,
F1232,
F1705
Youth
12 - 14
These footballs are designed for use in
Youth/Intermediate and junior high school leagues.
FC500Y
RF5Y
F1300,
F1517,
F1553,
F1704
Junior
9 - 12
These footballs are designed for use in
junior and Pop Warner leagues.
FC500JR,
FHND6
M18J,
MTDJ,
RF5J,
Composite Junior
F1360,
F1515,
F1644PT,
F1703
Pee Wee
6 - 9
These footballs are designed for use by
beginners in pee wee leagues
FC500PW
ST5CPW
F1382,
F1702
Mini
Any
These footballs are smaller than pee wee
balls and are for general recreational use. They are great
first footballs for preschool age children or any one wanting an
easy to throw and catch football.
Leather footballs are the highest
grade footballs and are typically used in game and practice play.
Many of the leather footballs are made with a tanning process that makes
the ball tacky, so it is easier to grip, particular when wet. Some
leather footballs are also made to resist absorbing moisture, so they can
be used in all weather conditions. Leather footballs that are not
specified as water proof or water resistant should not be used in wet
conditions as the ball can absorb water becoming heavier and harder to
grip. Leather footballs are only intended for use on grass or turf
surfaces.
Composite or composite leather
footballs are made from synthetic leather. These balls tend to cost
less than leather footballs. Composite footballs may be used in game
or practice situations and are great recreational use footballs.
Composite footballs look and feel like leather, and tend to resist
moisture better than leather and often are easier to grip than real
leather because the composite material usually has more texture.
Some composite leather balls have enhanced the grip of the ball even more
by making the cover tacky and/or softer. Composite leather footballs
tend to be more durable than leather footballs, however, like leather
footballs, these balls are generally intended for use on grass or turf
surfaces.
Rubber Footballs typically have
durable, easy to grip, waterproof rubber covers with rubber
molded laces. The rubber football is excellent for recreational use
in all weather conditions and on all surfaces.