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Youth Footballs

Ball Size / Name	Recommended Age	Average Weight	Long Circumference	Primary Use Case
Size 5 (Pee Wee)	6–9 years old	10–11 oz.	~24 in.	Youth flag leagues, early passing mechanics
Size 6 (Junior)	9–12 years old	11–12 oz.	~25 in.	Elementary and junior varsity play
Size 8 (Youth)	12–14 years old	~12.7 oz.	~26.5 in.	Middle school and transition to high school
Size 9 (Official)	14+ years old	14–15 oz.	~28–28.5 in.	High school, college, and NFL regulation