Why start with the Tarmak R500 balloon?
The Tarmak R500 basketball is perfect for beginners.
The ball's grip is facilitated by the hollowed-out design of the channels and the grain obtained on the ball's outer cover.
Made of foamed rubber (air is injected into the rubber to give it a softer consistency), contact with the ball is less hard.
Its filament winding, made of 100% polyester, guarantees good rebound quality.
Very hard-wearing, it can be used outdoors or indoors.
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.
For a good rebound, at what pressure should you 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 bar.
Enjoy the game!
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.
Who designs Tarmak basketball products?
Tarmakis a team of enthusiasts working on the development of products dedicated to the practice of basketball. Our entire range of products is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding basketball players, enabling you to get the most out of your training and playing sessions.
Equipment, training... Discover all our basketball sports tips!
Tarmak We're here to help you get the most out of basketball, whether you're a beginner or a regular player. Discover all our advice on how to train, equip yourself and have fun, alone or with others.
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