Why is a CFL ball bigger than an NFL ball?

Answer 1

The CFL ball IS NOT bigger. This is a myth. The CFL ball only looks fatter because of the white stripes. I own a regulation NFL ball and have placed it next to a CFL ball -- and the dimensions are identical.

In years gone by, I played amateur football in two different leagues using CFL and NFL rules respectively. When I quarterbacked, the official NFL ball was easier to grip and I could throw forward passes farther downfield. The CFL ball was easier to punt and would invariably travel farther than the NFL sphere. I don't know about actual measurements of the respective fully-inflated balls, but I can say without any reservation that the balls were not identical and performed differently.

Answer 2

Yes it is the same length but the NFL ball is slightly narrower. Its the same as an NCAA ball. I find it harder to throw but I played C and NT so I can't to begin with! Harder to longsnap and from what I heard a little easier to kick as there is more to make contact with.

Answer 3

No significant difference in size between the two.

Answer 4

no cfl is a wider ball but is not as long, i find it harder to throw and is just stupid

Answer 5

nfl is random