Handballs are available to buy in 5 different sizes, and purchasing the right handball ball size is essential for ensuring players can enjoy playing and perform to the best of their ability.

Young children, for example, can find playing with a handball ball that's too large frustrating and demotivating if they lack the strength and physical size to handle and throw it efficiently. Practicing with the recommended ball size for your age and gender can also help transfer skills and technique learned in practice into competitive games.

We make choosing the correct handball size simple, with our easy-to-follow handball size guide, complete with visual size charts.

What size handball do you need?

Choosing which handball ball size to buy will depend on the age and gender of the player(s). Our charts and tables below provide clear criteria to help you make the right selection with ease.

HANDBALL BALL SIZES FOR BOYS/MEN

mens & boys handball size by age
Recommended Handball Sizes for Boys/Men by Age
Age (years) Ball Size Weight Circumference Diameter
Under 6 00 200 to 230g 41 to 43cm 13.1 to 13.7cm
6-8 0 240 to 300g 46 to 48cm 14.6 to 15.3cm
8-12 1 290 to 330g 50 to 52cm 15.9 to 16.6cm
12-16 2 330 to 375g 54 to 56cm 17.2 to 17.8cm
Over 16 3 425 to 475g 58 to 60cm 18.5 to 19 cm

HANDBALL BALL SIZES FOR GIRLS/WOMEN

womens & girls handball size by age
Recommended Handball Sizes for Girls/Women by Age
Age (years) Ball Size Weight Circumference Diameter
Under 6 00 200 to 230g 41 to 43cm 13.1 to 13.7cm
6-8 0 240 to 300g 46 to 48cm 14.6 to 15.3cm
8-14 1 290 to 330g 50 to 52cm 15.9 to 16.6cm
Over 14 2 330 to 375g 54 to 56cm 17.2 to 17.8cm

At Net World Sports we carry a wide range of handballs in all sizes to cater for all age groups and budgets. In addition to our selection of handballs, we also sell handball equipment including handball goals and training gear such as handball rebounders, goal targets and reaction training equipment.