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Gopher Performer Rubber Footballs

Durable, high-quality kids rubber football for rugged play.
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The Performer rubber football is a durable, no-nonsense option built to handle heavy use in any school setting. With a tough rubber construction and dependable grip, it's built to last and made for daily use in physical education classes, recess, and outdoor play. 

Durable Rubber Construction 

A rugged rubber cover is designed to withstand repeated use on a variety of surfaces, including blacktop and playgrounds. The textured surface provides a consistent grip, helping students control the ball when passing and catching. It is an ideal solution for programs that need long-lasting equipment that holds up over time. 

Reliable Grip for Everyday Play 

The textured rubber surface makes it easy for students to handle the ball, even during fast-paced activities. Whether used for skill development or casual recess games, this football supports fun, daily use.  

Key Specs and Benefits 

  • Construction: Durable rubber construction built for high-use environments 
  • Cover: Rubber cover with textured surface for consistent grip 
  • Laces: Molded laces for improved handling 
  • Stripes: Painted 
  • Bladder: Rubber bladder for maximum air retention 
  • Usage: Ideal for PE classes, recess, and outdoor play 
  • Specifications: N/A 

Choose the Performer Rubber Football for a tough, reliable option that delivers consistent performance in even the most demanding school environments. 

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:

Size

Diameter

Age Level

Pee Wee

10”L x 5-¾"

Early Elementary

Junior

10-¾”L x 6"

Upper Elementary

Youth

11”L x 6-½"

Middle School / Jr High

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

Small

2 footballs

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Medium

5 footballs

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Large

10 footballs

4 footballs 4 footballs 12 footballs

Extra Large

16 footballs

14 footballs

14 footballs

16 footballs

Extra Extra Large

25 footballs

18 footballs

18 footballs

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