Fun Gripper Youth Footballs
These soft grip footballs feature a durable yet soft cover and bright colors to support skill development in middle school and junior high students. Sized for Youth football players, they offer a balanced feel that works well for both beginners and more experienced students during indoor and outdoor activities.
Comfortable Grip for Skill Building
This football features a soft vinyl fabric cover with a foam mesh grip that is easy on hands and simple to control. The textured surface helps students grip, throw, and catch with greater accuracy, making it ideal for both your biggest football fans and those who are still learning. Youth sizing provides a more traditional feel, helping students refine technique as skills progress.
Durable for Long-Term Everyday Play
Designed for institutional use, this football includes a tough vinyl cover that stands up to routine use while remaining soft on students' hands. It performs well indoors and outdoors, giving teachers a reliable option for a variety of activities. The durable construction and rubber butyl bladder ensure consistent shape and performance to last.
Bright Colors for Better Engagement
Bright, inviting colors make it easier for students to track the ball in the air, improving reaction time and overall engagement. White laces provide a traditional look and enhance visibility during passing and catching drills. The combination of color and design keeps students of all abilities involved, from beginners to experienced players.
Key Specs and Benefits
- Construction: Grippy surface in Youth size offers realistic yet non-intimidating feel
- Cover: Soft vinyl fabric with foam mesh is comfortable and easy to grip
- Laces: White molded-in laces give the ball a traditional look and improved tracking
- Stripes: N/A
- Bladder: Butyl-rubber bladder retains air over time to maintain consistent shape
- Usage: Suitable for a wide range of skills, these balls help develop players with easy control and a realistic feel
Looking for other sizes? Shop our Pee Wee Fun Gripper balls or Junior and Official Fun Gripper sizes!
Support skill development for every student in your class. Add Gopher Fun Gripper Youth Footballs to your program today.


Gopher offers a football for you no matter your players’ ages, skill levels, or program type—but sometimes that choice can be overwhelming. See our guide to sizing and materials to help decide which is best for you!
Football Material Types:
Composite: A quality leather-like material at a good price. Great versatile option for a practice or game ball.
Synthetic: A manufactured material that offers the enhanced grip and feel of a composite at a good price. Great for practice and PE instruction.
Leather: The best handling material. Used in pro, college, and high school game settings.
Rubber: Molded construction offers an extremely durable surface at a low cost. Great for PE and other demanding institutional usage.
Football Size Guide:
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Size |
Diameter |
Age Level |
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Pee Wee |
10”L x 5-¾" |
Early Elementary |
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Junior |
10-¾”L x 6" |
Upper Elementary |
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Youth |
11”L x 6-½" |
Middle School / Jr High |
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Official |
11”L x 7” |
High School & Up |
Looking for football storage bags? Follow this size guide:
| *estimates based on an inflated, official sized football* | Mesh Bags | Duffles | DuraBags | BackSacks |
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Small |
2 footballs |
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- |
- |
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Medium |
5 footballs |
- |
- |
- |
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Large |
10 footballs |
4 footballs | 4 footballs | 12 footballs |
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Extra Large |
16 footballs |
14 footballs |
14 footballs |
16 footballs |
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Extra Extra Large |
25 footballs |
18 footballs |
18 footballs |
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