The Ball
38 - THE BALL
Size 5 will be used for Open. Size 4 will be used for Ladies and Youth.
38.1. The ball shall be round and shall have an air chamber with a self-closing valve. It shall be waterproof, without external strapping or any covering of grease or similar substance.
38.2. The weight of the ball shall be not less than four hundred (400) grams and not more than four hundred and fifty (450) grams.
38.3. For games played by men, under-21 men and master men, the circumference of the ball shall not be less than sixty-eight (68) centimeters and not more than seventy-one (71) centimeters, and its pressure shall be 50 kPa (kilo Pascals) (13-14 pounds per square inch atmospheric).
38.4. For games played by women, under-21 women and master women, the circumference of the ball shall not be less than sixty-five (65) centimeters and not more than sixty-seven (67) centimeters, and its pressure shall be 50 kPa (kilo Pascals) (12-13 pounds per square inch atmospheric).



