Wilson Speedskin Hylite Composite Footballs

Green markings on the cover aid coaches in teaching students where to grip!
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The Wilson SpeedSkin Hylite football combines visual learning with enhanced grip to help students develop proper throwing and catching techniques. Color-coded grip guides and a soft composite cover make this football easy to use right away, with no break-in required! 

Built-In Grip Guides for Better Technique 

Green markings on the cover clearly show where to place hands, helping students learn proper grip and throwing form. Textured, green grips provide both a visual and sensory aid. Coaches can quickly demonstrate techniques, while players reinforce skills through repetition. This intuitive design keeps fundamentals front and center during every drill. 

Enhanced Grip with No Break-In Required 

Wilson’s SpeedSkin composite cover provides a soft, tacky feel that is ready for play immediately. Patented Accurate Control Lacing adds even more grip and strength than traditional laces, helping players throw and catch with greater control. This combination makes the ball easy to handle for all skill levels. 

The composite material offers a comfortable, cushioned feel that improves catching and reduces hesitation during drills. Players can focus on developing skills without worrying about discomfort, making it ideal for beginners and younger athletes. 

Key Specs and Benefits 

  • Construction: Color-coded grip guides teach proper hand placement 
  • Cover: SpeedSkin composite cover offers soft feel with no break-in 
  • Laces: Patented Accurate Control Lacing enhances grip and control 
  • Stripes: Painted  
  • Bladder: Pressure lock bladder 
  • Usage: Ideal for skill development, PE classes, team practices, and games 
  • Specifications: Meets all major youth league specifications 

Choose the Wilson SpeedSkin Hylite football to simplify instruction and help players build strong fundamentals from day one. 

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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