Decathlon | Size 5 Basketball FIBA Control Match BT500 - Brown

This size 5 basketball is one of a kind. Its polyurethane cover gives it an excellent ball feel **Key benefits:** * ball touch: 4 * ball touch: Very good ball feel thanks to the polyurethane exterior. * Lasting air retention: 4 * Lasting air retention: Can go longer between re-inflations thanks to a bladder made with 50% butyl. * Bounce: 4 * Bounce: Bladder covered by 70% polyester and 30% nylon for excellent bounce. * Durability: 3 * Durability: High durability thanks to the 1.4mm polyurethane cover. * Traction: 3 * Traction: Good grip indoors and outdoors thanks to the grain of the exterior.**Technical information:**For a good bounce, how much should you inflate your basketball?: A basketballthat is overinflated or underinflated doesn't give you the best matchexperience. The recommended pressure is clearly marked on the ball by themanufacturer. Ideally, you should use a pump with a pressure gauge so that youcan be more precise. At Tarmak, we recommend a pressure of: 0.62 bar. Enjoyyour game! ; What ball size to choose?: The ball size depends on the player'sage and sex. Size 1: From ages 2 and up Size 3 to size 5: Girls or boys ages 4to 6 / Baby basket under 7 age group (depending on levels and clubs) Size 5:Boys and girls ages 7 to 10 / Under 9 and under 11 age groups Size 6: Boysages 11 and 12 / Under 13 age group Size 6: Girls - Women of all ages over 11Size 7: Boys ages 13 and up, and men. ; What ball should you use?: If you wanta very durable ball, go for a rubber ball. If you want a ball with a goodfeel, leather or synthetic are what you need. ; What height basket should youchoose?: The official height of a basketball basket is 3.05m (rim height). Ifyou want a basketball basket for your child, you need something that will growwith them. For younger kids there isn't an official height so you can choosewhatever suits them best. Up to the age of 10, club baskets are set at 2.60m.After the age of 10, both girls and boys play with 3.05m baskets. ; Did youknow that all TARMAK products are tested in the lab and in match conditions?:The design team behind the TARMAK products is based at Kipstadium in NorthernFrance. Their ongoing mission is to make basketball players more comfortableas they play. All Tarmak products have been tested in real-life situations byactual players for a number of weeks. These regular tests, along with customerfeedback, help us develop our products. Lab tests are also carried out tocheck our products' various properties