Grip Zone V Footballs
Featuring a unique V-pattern texture, these Youth and Pee Wee footballs help students improve control and technique. With a soft, tacky cover and durable construction, these rainbow football sets increase success in young players!
Enhanced Grip for Better Control
The textured V pattern on this ball is specially designed to guide hand placement and improve grip during passing and catching. The tacky, cushioned cover provides a soft feel that is friendly on hands, helping reduce hesitation and increase participation. This added control allows students to focus on building fundamental football skills.
Perfect for Young and Beginner Players
Designed as an introductory football, this ball helps new players experience early success. The soft surface minimizes sting on contact, making it a more comfortable option for learning activities. Bright Rainbow colors improve visibility and make it easier for students to track the ball during activities.
Durable for Daily Use
Built for institutional use, this football features a durable synthetic cover that stands up to repeated use in both indoor and outdoor settings. A rubber butyl bladder ensures excellent air retention, in turn maintaining the ball's shape over time and providing reliable performance throughout the school year.
Key Specs and Benefits
- Construction: Specially designed textured V pattern improves grip
- Cover: Soft, tacky cover enhances control and reduces sting
- Laces: Molded-in laces stand out, helping students control passes or catches
- Stripes: V pattern replaces traditional stripes in fun rainbow colors, improving visibility
- Bladder: Butyl-rubber bladder is built to last, retaining air and a consistent shape over time
- Usage: Ideal for beginner and youth skill development in PE, at recess, or in rec programs
Help students build confidence and control from the start. Add Grip Zone V Footballs to your program today or shop Gopher's entire selection of football trainers.
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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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