Playground & Sports Balls for Physical Education!
Turn to Wolverine for a wide variety of balls to complement your physical education program. Build confidence, comfort, and develop good hand eye coordination with games that teach kids to catch, throw, and bounce. Whether you’re playing indoors or outdoors, there are tons of games and activities you can develop that include the use of balls.
Shop our entire collection of playground balls and sports balls, pick from a variety of ball kits, and don’t forget an air pump to inflate all your balls. Choose from top of the line brands to economically priced balls. Large or small, we've got them all!
• Mikasa
• Premium Composite Leather Cover
• Wide channel
• Indoor / Outdoor use
• Intermediate and Official sizes are NFHS approved
• Size 5 (27.5) - Junior - Ages 9-11
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• Champion Sports
• Rhino Skin® coating for exceptional tear-resistance
• Medium bounce
• Medium-density foam core and soft exterior to prevent injury
• 7" Diameter
• Ages 10+
For durability and versatility, try the Champion Sports 7 Inch Rhino Skin® Allround Medium Bounce Foam Ball. This foam ball features a tear-resistant Rhino Skin® coating, which offers exceptional durability - a necessary quality for Phys. Ed. classes and recreational leagues. The medium-density core and medium weight offers exceptional accuracy when throwing, making this ball a great option for countless games in gym classes or on the schoolyard.
• Spalding
• Eco-Grip™ composite cover with game-ready grip and feel
• Butyl bladder for air retention
• Deep channel design for superior control
• Responsive cushioned sponge carcass
• Indoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• NFHS Approved.
Rated the best indoor basketball by Hoopsfiend (tied with The Rock basketball)
No net is safe. It could be because of the deep channels that offer great grip or the light color that makes it stand out. Either way, the All-New Spalding Precision Indoor Game basketball is a shooter's dream. Backed with recycled material, the ball has a soft feel out of the box. It's made for the top high school and college athletes in the country, with an Eco-Grip™ composite cover that's built for the hardwood and born for the net.
• Tachikara
• Sensi-Tec® composite leather cover
• Loose Bladder Construction (LBC)
• Butyl bladder
• Indoor
• NFHS approved
Tachikara's innovative Sensi-Tec® composite leather cover is the next best thing for your leather game ball and the answer to your strained budget due to its durable and leather-like nature. This high performance model is approved for High School Competition by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Loose Bladder Construction. Butyl bladder.
• Mikasa
• Abrasion resistant PU cover
• Butyl bladder
• Size 4 Youth - 25”-26” – Ages 8-12
• Size 5 Adult - 27”-28” – Ages 12 and up
The Mikasa Varsity Soccer Ball has an abrasion resistant PU cover. Hand stitched game ball. 1 year warranty. Available in 2 sizes.
• RHINO Skin® coating for exceptional tear-resistance
• Soft exterior to prevent injury when hit with the ball
• Better grip and balance for improved accuracy
• Recommended age: 10 years and up
• Sets of 6 balls (1 of each) Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Royal Blue, Purple)
SIZE 3
• High-density, high-bounce foam core
• 6” D (Size 3)
• Ball weight: 149 g
• Foam density: 70 kg/m3
SIZE 4
• High density, high bounce foam
• 8”D (Size 4)
• Ball weight: 337 g
• Foam density: 70 kg/m3
SIZE 5
• Medium-density, medium-bounce foam core
• 8.25" D (Size 5)
• Ball weight: 255 g
• Foam density: 45 kg/m3
Designed for practicing soccer drills or playing indoor soccer, these Rhino Skin® Foam Soccer Ball Sets make it easy for children and youth to handle the ball as they run through the gym. They offer a consistent weight, making passes and shots more controlled. Each set include six soccer balls, everything needed for kids to start practicing the fundamentals of the game. Sets of 6 colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Royal Blue, Purple). Available in 3 sizes. Recommended for ages 10 years and up.
• Champion Sports
• Soft Rhino Skin tear resistant cover
• High density foam core
• Ages 10 and up
• Set of 6 (1 ea. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Royal Blue, Purple)
• Rawlings
• Composite Leather Cover
• Rubber Bladder
• Deep Skived Channels
• Indoor / Outdoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• Wilson
• PureFeel Cover
• NBA Pro Seams
• Indoor / Outdoor use
• Size 5 (27.5) - Junior - Ages 9-11
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• Tachikara
• Leather cover
• Loose Bladder Construction (LBC)
• Indoor
• NFHS approved
The SV-5WM is a competition volleyball made according to Tachikara's stringent production standards and containing the LBC (Loose Bladder Construction) method that has been the backbone of Tachikara's success. Intended for indoor play, this ball is a great option for the serious competitor at a great price! Now NFHS approved for high school play!
• Rawlings
• Microfiber Composite Leather Cover
• Bladder
• Deep Channel
• Indoor use
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• NCAA and NFHS approved
Composite material offers the positive aspects of real leather; soft pliable feel, moisture wicking capabilities and durability. Ball has a micro fiber composite leather cover. Extra tacky surface. Deep channel design for enhance shooting proficiency and provide improved grip. Meets NCAA and NFHs specifications.
• Baden
• Game quality microfiber cover provides a high tack grip.
• Wide Channel
• Indoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
The Elite Indoor Game Basketball is Baden's Top-Of-The-Line composite leather basketball in which they have dedicated the last (30 years) to perfecting. It was designed specifically for the Elite player looking for a premium indoor basketball that provides maximum consistency and playability. You'll immediately feel the difference the first time you pick up this basketball.
The Elite’s proprietary, advanced microfiber cover creates the perfect tack that won't absorb moisture, gain weight or discolor like many other basketballs on the market. To ensure you'll never get a bad bounce, its been engineered with Baden's patented Cushion Control Technology (CCT), which embeds thousands of tiny air cells in the carcass, as well as their Stealth Soft-Valve System (SSS), which reduces the amount of exposed rubber from the valve stem and softens the entire valve panel.
The Elite Indoor Basketball is also the only basketball on the market with a true symmetrical design giving the ball perfect balance and consistency. The Elite is approved by the (NFHS) and is the official basketball of many AAU, leagues, and state high-school associations across the country.
• Champion Sports
• Rhino Skin® coating for exceptional tear-resistance
• High bounce
• High-density foam core and soft exterior to prevent injury
• 8.25" Diameter
• Ages 10+
• Set of 6 (1 ea. red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple)
Designed for added grip and control, the Champion Sports 8.25 Inch Rhino Skin® Super High Bounce Special Ball Set is made with a high-density foam core, which offers exceptional accuracy and weight-consistency when throwing the ball. As well, this foam ball features a patented, tear-resistant Rhino Skin® coating, which is sure to hold up to intense games in Phys. Ed. classes and on the playground. Set of 6 (1 each; red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple).
• Champion Sports
• Rhino Skin® coating for exceptional tear-resistance
• High bounce
• High-density foam core and soft exterior to prevent injury
• 7" Diameter
• Ages 10+
• Set of 6 (1 ea. red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple)
The Champion Sports 7 Inch Rhino Skin® Super High Bounce Allround Ball Set is great for a variety of schoolyard or Phys. Ed. games. Made with a high-density foam core, each ball offers superior accuracy and weight-dispersion when throwing. The high-bounce design is sure to make any game of dodgeball exciting, while the Rhino Skin® coating is tear-resistant, meaning these foam balls will hold up to the rough play of gym classes or intramural leagues.
• Wilson
• Microfiber Composite Leather Cover
• Bladder
• Pebbled Composite Channels
• Indoor use
When you focus on getting better, and not just on getting results, success takes care of itself. That is why the Wilson Evolution Game Ball is the preferred basketball in high schools across the country. Every part from the moisture-wicking composite cover to the laid-in channels provides exceptional performance for those who aren't satisfied with being satisfied. Suited for indoor use, the Evolution is approved for play by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
THE #1 INDOOR BALL: The Evolution is the #1 indoor game basketball in America, on more courts than any other basketball
SIGNATURE EVO FEEL: The soft feel that the Evolution basketball is famous for is due it’s Cushion Core Carcass, making the ball softer to the touch and easier to grip around the rim
GRIP & DURABILITY: The Premium Evo Microfiber Composite Cover provides grip that players love and durability to last all-season and beyond
ULTIMATE CONTROL: Laid-in Composite Channels create a consistent feel and texture over the entire surface of the basketball to provide unparalleled control
NFHS APPROVED: Official and Intermediate sizes approved for play by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
• Rawlings
• Composite leather with ultra-tack for excellent grip
• Bladder
• Deep Channel
• Indoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• NCAA and NFHS approved
• Has MHSAA logo
This is the men’s Contour basketball that features an ultra high-end microfiber cover for durability and excellent overall feel. The composite construction delivers a permanent tacky grip that outlasts leather and performs better in consistent play. Its polymeric-infused Padded Zone Technology provides a uniform feel and reliable performance, while deep skived channels create maximum control and grip. NFHS stamped and approved — and now the official game ball of many high school leagues in Michigan. Wide-channel indoor design.
• Spalding
• Exclusive ZK composite cover material
• Rotationally Balanced Butyl Bladder
• Wide Channel
• Indoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• NFHS approved
Exclusive foam back construction. Full ball pebbling. Deep channel design. NFHS approved.
• Wilson
• PureFeel Microfiber Cover
• NBA Pro Seams
• Indoor use
• Size 5 (27.5) - Junior - Ages 9-11
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
• Made of soft and durable PU sponge construction for seasons of stingless batting
• Comparable to JUGS® and LITE-FLITE®
• Suitable for indoor/outdoor use
• 12" Diameter
• Pack of 12
• Optic yellow
Specially designed for use with a pitching machine, this Champion Sports 12 Inch Safety PU Sponge Softball comes in a brilliant optic yellow that stays clearly visible during both indoor and outdoor batting drills. The ball is made from a durable polyurethane sponge material that is safe for younger players entering the batting cage for the first time and won't damage walls when used indoors. Comparable to JUGS® and LITE-FLITE® in design, the safety softball is compatible with all JUGS® pitching machines.
• 8.5" Pee Wee Football
• Provides Channels for Excellent Ball control
• Excellent all weather ball!
• Grip Zone Foam Matrix Technology
• Wrap around textured grip cover
• Alternating grippy vinyl section
• Raised laces improve spiral tosses
• Butyl bladder
• Ages 7 and Up
• Sent in assorted colors (no choice).
Excellent all weather ball! Grip Zone Foam Matrix Technology Ensures Ultimate Grip. Cover consists of a wrap around textured grip pattern with an alternating grippy vinyl section. Raised laces improve spiral tosses. Butyl bladder. Sent in assorted colors (no choice).
• MAC-T
• 6" felt tennis balls
• Needle valve lets you control the ball speed and bounce
• Larger balls are easier for new players to see and hit
• Can be used with Pick-A-Paddle paddles and tennis rackets
• Set of 6 colors
6" oversize felt tennis balls. Needle valve lets you control the ball speed and bounce. Larger balls are easier for new players to see and hit. Can be used with Pick-A-Paddle paddles and tennis rackets. Set of 6 colors.
• Wilson
• Ultra grip synthetic leather cover
• Size: 11"
• Color: Dura-Lon Optic Yellow
• Level 1 Sponge Rubber center
• Fast pitch ball
Soft Compression softball. With a soft sponge center and Ultra Grip Optic Yellow cover, this ball is perfect for those just starting to play the game. Level 1 sponge rubber center. Super Seam Technology raised seams are 20% higher than conventional raised seams, giving pitchers superior control on the mound and helps fielders locate the ball quicker in the glove and throw with more accuracy. Great for practices inside.
• Mikasa
• Micro-cell fabric wrapped composite cover
• Tru Shape Accu-Balance Technology
• Fabric wrapped center
• Airlock butyl bladder
• Indoor
• NFHS & USVA approved
The Mikasa VQ2000 NFHS Competition game ball has a micro-cell composite cover with a fabric wrapped center, Tru Shape Accu-Balance Technology, and an Airlock butyl bladder. NFHS and USVA approved. Available in 6 Colors
• Wilson
• Composite Leather Cover
• Cushion Core Technology
• Laid in Channels
• Indoor / Outdoor use
• Size 6 (28.5) - Intermediate - Boys ages 12-14, Girls ages 12 and up
• Size 7 (29.5) - Official -Ages 15 and up
The Wilson NCAA replica basketball features a premium composite leather cover designed for both indoor and outdoor play. Composite leather laid-in-channels and Cushion Core Technology enhances the ball’s grip and provide a feel comparable to more expensive basketballs.