Is this official size for men and/or women?

Offical basketball size for men is 29.5 inches in circumference. For women it is typically 29 inches. For youth (boys and girls 8-12) it is usually 28.5 or 29 inches.

My ball needs air can I pump it up with a regular pump and would that take away from the weight?

You can pump it up It’s not going to effect the ball

As a 21 looking to improve ball handling skills for more cross overs and in general better ball control, should I get the heavier ball or smaller?

Smaller! The bigger ones are for the more advanced! I use the small one and you have to remember it is smaller than a basketball but it helps with dribbling drills and getting used to the motion

The ball's inflation hole is too shallow for the pump needle. I don't want to poke it all the way through. How deep should the inflation hole be?

Make sure you lubricate the needle...then insert it about halfway inside the ball

Sklz Control Training Basketball For Improving Dribbling And Ball Control

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Description

🏀 Elevate your handles, dominate the court — don’t get left behind!

BUILT TO LAST - Premium synthetic leather withstands intense indoor/outdoor sessions
SOLO OR SQUAD - Perfect for individual drills or team training environments
GAME READY SIZE - Official size ensures seamless transition to real courts
REFLEX CHALLENGE - Lightweight design sharpens quick hands and reaction time
TRAIN FASTER HANDLE BETTER - Underweight ball accelerates hand speed and control

The SKLZ Control Training Basketball is a lightweight, official-size ball crafted from high-quality synthetic leather, designed to enhance dribbling speed and ball control. Ideal for youth athletes, it supports solo or team training both indoors and outdoors, helping players develop quick hands and game-ready skills through consistent practice.

Specifications

ASIN	B09GS5BJB2
Age Range Description	Youth
Age range (description)	Youth
Ball Type	basketball
Best Sellers Rank	#67,357 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #259 in Basketballs
Brand	SKLZ
Brand Name	SKLZ
Color	Black
Colour	Black
Construction Type	Stitched
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Included Components	1 Basketball
Item Diameter	22.9 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Lightweight Control Basketball
Item Weight	0.99 Pounds
Item weight	0.99 Pounds
League Name	DBB
Manufacturer	Implus
Manufacturer Part Number	10664
Material	60% PU, 40% RUBBER
Material Type	60% PU, 40% RUBBER
Model Number	10664
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Recommended Uses For Product	Improving dribbling skills, Training in a solo or team environment
Size	Light
Sport	Basketball
Sport Type	Basketball
Stitching Type	stitched
UPC	096506106643
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	No Warranty

Reviews

S**E

Great quality

Great quality, have had good luck with skilz products!

7.04.2026

G**A

Very good training tool.

A lighter than typical ball may seem counter intuitive, but this ball is the real deal. It is very light and presents a challenge to handle. It is sturdy and fast handling. It challenges your reflexes. The difference between handling this ball and an official weight ball is obvious. If you use the Sklz Light ball to practice dribbling and hand to hand ball handling, you will see an improvement in your ball handling skills.

27.03.2022

N**.

Good

4.09.2024

L**G

Great for my 7 yr. old grandson.

This was a Christmas gift for our 7 yr. old grandson.

12.01.2022

H**S

Excellent

Thanks

7.10.2022

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