Baden

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Baden is a US ball manufacturer whose Zone range has become a school standard in Ireland — rubber basketballs produced in bright colours and every size from 3 to 7, so a PE department can size-code balls by year group at a glance. At McSport Ireland we stock Baden across basketball, volleyball and dodgeball, including 10-ball packs with carry bags for classroom volume. Basketballs — Zone rubber basketballs in sizes 3, 5, 6 and 7 across multiple colours, plus 10-packs with bag Indoor/outdoor — SX500 tan basketballs in size 5 for dual-surface play Volleyball — Soft Feel schools volleyballs in 4 packs and the V200 rubber volleyball Games and coaching — 7in dodgeballs and tactics clipboards Baden: common questions What basketball size does each age group use? Size 3 (mini) for ages 5 to 8, size 5 for ages 9 to 11, size 6 for girls 12 and up and boys 12 to 14, and size 7 as the full men's regulation ball from age 15. Rubber or composite basketball? Rubber balls like the Baden Zone are the correct choice for outdoor courts and school halls — they survive rough surfaces and need no breaking in. Composite leather balls grip better but wear quickly outdoors. What is a soft feel volleyball? A softer, lighter-covered ball designed so beginners can play forearm passes without stinging the arms — which is why it is the standard school volleyball. Compare with the Molten range for club and competition balls. Shop Baden below, or browse all ball packs at McSport Ireland.