• Weighs 25 percent less than standard youth-sized balls

• Helps to improve shot mechanics and dribbling technique

• Playing with a lighter ball also helps build confidence

• Made from high-performance composite leather, for soft, grippy feel

• Specifically engineered for kids ages 8 and under

The Spalding Rookie Gear Indoor/Outdoor Composite 27.5 Youth Basketball is designed just for kids! Designed for recreational play, the size 5 Rookie Gear Basketball features a high performance composite leather cover. It weighs 25 percent less than a standard youth-sized product and helps build better technique and form for shooting, passing, dribbling and rebounding. Available in brown, multi-color, and pink/crimson.