Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball 27.5 Multi-Color - SP-74-281 The Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball is specially designed for kids to have fun learning to play basketball. It features a soft-grip rubber texture for a sure grip and is made of performance composite leather for a soft feel. The construction of this ball is tough and durable enough for indoor and outdoor use so it's perfect for both school gyms and playground use. With a 27.5-inch size, the Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball is perfect for kids age 9 and under so kids can enjoy learning to dribble, pass and shoot with a basketball that's just their size. Lightweight Design Compared to standard youth sized basketballs, the Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball is 25 percent lighter for easier handling. Parents and coaches typically notice immediate improvements in shot mechanics and dribbling technique with the lighter ball. Beginner kid players will be able to shoot from farther out, catch passes with more confidence and rebound fearlessly. Soft-Grip Texture Exceptional ball handling is essential to game play and for that reason, the Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball is designed with a soft-grip rubber texture for a sure grip. The material to provides young handlers with good grip so they can dribble, pass and take shots with confidence. Composite Cover Engineered with a ultra-durable composite material cover, the Spalding Rookie Gear Youth Basketball offers long lasting performance so kids can enjoy versatile basketball play. Its design is tough enough for the pavement yet soft enough for indoor play.