Futsal Ball Sizes & Weights by Age

A Comprehensive Guide to Futsal Ball Sizes

Futsal is a rapidly growing version of soccer that is fast paced and places an emphasis on technical skills. The game is played between two teams of five players, and unlike soccer which is played on grass turf it is played on a smaller indoor court.

One of the big differences between soccer and futsal is the ball. Whilst the two balls may look similar, futsal balls are typically smaller and weigh more to give them a lower bounce. The smaller playing area and the low bounce futsal ball makes for a more intense skill-based game, with the focus being on quick passes, dribbling and scoring goals.

If you are deciding what size futsal ball to buy this comprehensive guide will help.

Futsal Balls vs Soccer Balls

Futsal balls and soccer balls have been designed to suit different styles of play, meaning they are sold in different sizes and weights. To delve deeper into these differences:

Ball Size – Soccer balls are sold in more sizes than futsal balls, with the range of sizes for soccer balls going from size 1 up to size 5. Futsal balls typically have three sizes: 2, 3 and 4. In soccer, senior players play with size 5 soccer balls, whilst size 4 futsal balls are used in futsal. These size 4 balls have a circumference of 24.4in-25.2in, which means they are roughly 10% smaller than size 5 soccer balls.
Weight – Although futsal balls are smaller than soccer balls, futsal balls are typically as heavy if not heavier than soccer balls. Size 5 soccer balls weigh between 14.5oz-15.8oz, whereas size 4 futsal balls weigh between 14.5oz-15.5oz. The reason for this is that the added weight makes futsal balls better suited to the indoor gameplay of futsal.
Bounce – One of the other key aspects of a futsal ball is the bounce. A standard soccer ball has quite a high bounce, which suits the pace of soccer games and the field it is played on. Futsal balls have a low bounce due to being played indoors and on a hard surface. The lower bounce helps players maintain control of the ball.

Futsal ball specifications – futsal ball sizes, weights and dimensions by age

As previously mentioned, futsal balls are smaller and weigh more than standard soccer balls. Standard futsal balls are available in three different sizes, size 4 for senior players, and smaller size 2 and 3 balls for younger players.

Below we have created a table which lists all the sizes, measurements and weights of each ball. It also specifies the ages that the balls suit. These are recommendations and can be different depending on the manufacturer or competition.

SIZE	AGE	CIRCUMFERENCE	WEIGHT
2	UNDER 7	20.5in - 21.6in	10.6oz - 12oz
3	8-12	21.6in - 23.2in	12.3oz - 13.7oz
4	13 AND OLDER	24.4in - 25.2in	14.1oz - 15.5oz

Having read this comprehensive size guide, you should have a better understanding of futsal ball sizes, so you can make a clear decision on what futsal ball you need. Looking for other futsal equipment? Net World Sports has a wide range of futsal gear including FIFA Approved futsal balls, futsal goals and much more.