What pressure should you use to inflate your basketball?
TarmakAn over-inflated or under-inflated basketball won't give you the best feel for the game.
The recommended pressure for a basketball is clearly indicated on the ball by each manufacturer.
Ideally, you should use a pump with a pressure gauge to be precise.
, here's our recommended pressure: 0.62 barGood game!
Which ball size to choose?
The size of the ball depends on the age or sex of the player.
Size 1 : From 2 years old
Size 3 to size 5 : Girl or boy from 4 to 6 years old / Category U7 Baby basketball (according to levels and clubs)
Size 5 : Boy and girl from 7 to 10 years old / Category U9 Mini poussins and U11 poussins
Size 6 : Boy from 11 and 12 years old / Category U13 Benjamins
Size 6 : Girls - Women all ages from 11 years old
Size 7 : Boy - Man all ages from 13 years old
Which ball to play basketball with?
If you're looking for a hard-wearing ball, opt for a rubber ball. If you want a ball with a good touch, you'll need a leather or synthetic ball.
What height basketball hoop should I choose?
The regulation height of a basketball hoop is 3.05 m (hoop height).
If you're looking for a basketball backboard for a child, you'll need a hoop with a height-adjustment system.
For the youngest children, there is no official height, so you can choose the height that suits them.
Up to the age of 10, children play in clubs on 2.60 m baskets.
After the age of 10, girls and boys play on 3.05 m basketball backboards.
Did you know that all Tarmak products are laboratory-tested under game conditions?
The Tarmak product design team is based at Kipstadium in Northern France. It is constantly striving to improve the comfort of basketball players.
All Tarmak products are tested in real-life situations by basketball players over a period of several weeks.
These regular tests, together with your feedback, enable us to improve our products.
Laboratory tests are also carried out by our teams to validate the properties of all our products.
