Private Sales Handball / Volleyball

Handballs: Select, Kempa or Erima, which one to choose

The handball is chosen first by size, then by feel. Select supplies the official balls for the EHF Champions League, and its supporter versions, in the colours of the European competitions, copy the design for training. The balls in the colours of the LNH and LFH evoke the men's and women's French championships. The Kempa Spectrum Synergy Plus, approved by the IHF, is made up of thirty panels for a consistent grip. The German Erima, founded in 1900, offers the Magic and the Flash for club sessions, while Hummel provides the Classic Energizer for team training.

By item type

The private sale is organised by type:

• Shoes, indoor with non-marking soles.
• Protective gear, knee pads and elbow pads.
• Shirts.
• Shorts.
• Accessories, balls, resin and bags.

Mikasa and Molten volleyballs: approval and trajectory

In volleyball, a competition ball measures sixty-five to sixty-seven centimetres in circumference and weighs two hundred sixty to two hundred eighty grams. The official ball from Mikasa, presented by the International Federation in 2018 and used since the 2019 World Cup, features a double-pore microfibre surface that stabilises the trajectory and has an anti-sweat treatment. At Molten, Flistatec technology relies on a hexagonal texture that distributes air around the ball in flight; its premium model serves as the official ball in France, Italy, and Spain. Training versions, which are softer, are suitable for clubs and schools.

Other private sales

Private sales are also available by universe: football, lifestyle, basketball, racquet sports, combat sports, brands, on the private sales page.

Knee pads, indoor shoes and resin: player equipment

The knee pads for volleyball, Mizuno or Errea, cushion falls and low receptions thanks to a foam placed in front of the knee; sold in pairs, they are chosen based on the knee circumference to prevent slipping. The indoor shoes, such as the adidas Stabil, known for its lateral support in handball, or the Puma Eliminate Nitro, have a non-marking rubber that grips the court. In handball, the resin Select Profcare improves the ball's grip for shooting and passing, and the spray Erima Trimona Easy Clean removes it from hands and balls. The compression shorts with side pads from Select protect the hips during falls.

Good deals all year round

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The key periods of the year are consistent: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school period.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between handball and volleyball?

Handball pits two teams of seven players against each other, scoring in a goal, with contacts and dribbles. Volleyball, with six players per team, is played on either side of a net, without contact, with a maximum of three touches per side.

What size handball should be used according to age?

Under eight years old, players use size zero, then size one is used by girls up to fourteen years and boys up to twelve years. Size two is for women and boys aged twelve to sixteen, and size three is for men afterwards.

Can you play handball and volleyball with the same shoes?

Yes, a versatile indoor shoe is suitable for both, provided its sole is made of non-marking rubber. Volleyball players prefer generous cushioning for landing jumps, while handball players look for lateral support for fakes.

How high is the volleyball net placed?

For seniors, the net is set at two metres forty-three for men and two metres twenty-four for women. The youth categories play with a lower net, adapted to their height.

Do all courts allow the use of resin in handball?

No, some municipalities prohibit it to protect their floors. Clubs then use balls with a grippy surface designed to do without resin or a water-soluble resin that leaves less residue.