WILSON NFL Recreational Football
- Item Diameter: 8.9 inches
- Ball Type: Football
- Material Type: Composite Leather
- Construction Type: Molded/Extruded
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A composite leather recreational football with Wilson's NFL backing, sized by age group and built to hold air longer between pumps.
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ASIN: B000FADVPQCategory: Footballs
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Overview
A recreational football from Wilson, the NFL's official ball maker, with a composite leather cover and a pressure lock bladder for air retention. It is offered in Official, Junior and Pee Wee sizes to match player age from grade school through high school and college.
Wilson's NFL licensing is the headline, but the composite leather cover is what actually separates this from a rubber recreational ball: it is softer and grippier for catching, at the cost of some of the weatherproofing a rubber shell offers. The Pressure Lock Bladder is aimed at a common complaint with recreational balls, needing to re-pump before every use, by holding air longer between inflations.
- Official Size, Junior and Pee Wee options by age
- Composite leather cover for a soft catching feel
- Pressure Lock Bladder for air retention
- Official football of the NFL
Who it's for
Players and families wanting a game-style football with an NFL name behind it, sized for the right age group from Pee Wee through Official. Buyers who need a ball for wet, rough outdoor play may prefer a rubber-shell ball instead.
Pros and cons
- Composite leather cover gives a soft, easy-catch grip
- Pressure Lock Bladder holds air longer between pumps
- Sized by age group from Pee Wee to Official
- Wilson's NFL license backs the design
- Leather cover is less weatherproof than a rubber-shell ball
Performance notes
The composite leather cover is softer and grippier than rubber, which is what makes catches easier across ability levels, though it is not the same weatherproof shell a pure rubber ball offers. The Pressure Lock Bladder is the part doing the air retention work, aimed at cutting down how often the ball needs re-inflating between games or practices.
Specifications
| Brand | Wilson |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 8.9 inches |
| Size | Official |
| Item Weight | 0.27 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Composite Leather |
| Construction Type | Molded/Extruded |
| Color | Brown |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Football |
| Other details | |
| Ball Type | Football |
| League Name | NFL |
| Sport Type | Football |
| Stitching Type | Standard |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Recreational use, Backyard games, Practice sessions, Casual pick-up games |
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does the Wilson NFL football come in?
Official size for ages 14 and up, Junior size for roughly 4th through 6th grade, and Pee Wee size for players 8 and under.
What is the cover material on the Wilson NFL football?
A soft composite leather cover, chosen for grip and easier catching over a harder rubber shell.
Does the Wilson NFL football hold air well between uses?
It uses a Pressure Lock Bladder built for air retention, meant to reduce how often it needs re-inflating.