Batches of handballs

How many balls per team and what sizes

For effective training, count on one ball per player: shooting and passing drills can happen without waiting, and the goalkeeper receives more shots. A team of fourteen players thus takes a set of fifteen or sixteen balls, with two or three extra to replace a punctured ball. The size is fixed by category: size one for the youngest in the handball school, size two for girls and boys up to sixteen years old, size three for senior men. A mixed set of sizes has no value: everyone should practice with the ball they will find in a match.

Other balls

Handball balls also come in:

• Competition.
• Training.
• Leisure.
• Beach Handball.
• Ball Accessories.

All balls are gathered on the balls page.

Training balls and match balls in the same set

A training set focuses on durability: the Select Solera or Mundo, the Kempa Leo, or the Erima Flash withstand repeated shots against walls and floors. The match ball, more technical, loses its touch faster if used at every session. Many clubs therefore accumulate a main training set and some competition balls, like the Molten D60 or the Compet, reserved for matches and the last session before the weekend. The Kempa Spectrum Synergy Plus and the Hummel Classic Energizer complete the offer for teams wanting the same model from Monday to Saturday.

With or without glue: choose the coating of the set

The glue, or resin, guides the choice of the set. In halls where it is allowed, a classic synthetic coating plays with resin and offers excellent grip once coated. In gyms where it is banned, it's better to choose a set of balls with non-resin grip, with a more tacky surface, that players can hold with one hand without assistance. A set used with glue needs to be cleaned regularly with a suitable product, otherwise, the accumulated resin weighs down the ball and attracts dust. Finally, mark each ball with the name of the team, with indelible marker near the valve, to avoid mix-ups in the storage area.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlight moments of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the winter holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Can multiple brands be mixed in a ball set?

It’s possible but not recommended: weight, bounce, and touch vary from one manufacturer to another, and players lose their points of reference. A unique model per category maintains consistent feelings from one exercise to another.

How to check the inflation of a whole set?

Respect the pressure written near the valve, specific to each model, and check it with a gauge before the session. On a complete set, a few deflated balls are enough to skew shooting exercises and the players' feelings.

How to store a set of balls during summer?

Lightly deflate the balls, clean off the glue, then store them in a dry place, away from heat and light. A room that is too hot or humid distorts the panels and eventually loosens the coating.

Which balls should be reserved for goalkeeper exercises?

Shooting drills for the goalkeeper quickly wear out the balls, as they hit the posts and the ground. Sturdy training balls, the same size as the match balls, are sufficient for repeating without damaging the competition set.

Is a set of indoor balls suitable for beach handball?

No, beach handball is played with a soft rubber ball, smaller and lighter, that withstands sand and water. An indoor ball quickly deteriorates when in contact with sand and becomes slippery once wet.