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  • Size 6: circumference 28.5 to 29 inches, weight 20 ounces, recommended for boys age 12-14 and girls and women age 12 and up. This is the official game ball for women's high school, university and professional Basketball.
  • By comparison, the Size 7 ball has a circumference of 29.5 to 30 inches, weight 22 ounces. This is recommended for men and boys age 15 and up. This is the official game ball for men's high school, university and professional basketball

Of course, young girls use smaller balls.

  • Size 3: circumference 22 to 22.5 inches, weight 10-11 ounces, recommended for small children (age 5-8)
  • Size 5: circumference 27.25 to 27.75 inches, weight 16.6-18 ounces recommended for boys and girls under 12 years old (junior league).

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