Best Team Handball Equipment AI pick

Chosen by an AI model from its trained knowledge, with its reasoning.

AI pick (line): Select Solera

Select's Solera is a long-running, durable all-round handball that clubs use for both training and matches, so one ball covers most players' needs.

Not for: Players who want a top-tier hand-stitched match ball for elite competition, or young beginners who need a lighter, softer ball.

Select Ultimate (line)

Select's flagship hand-stitched match ball, built for top-level competition grip and flight.

Not for: Casual or school players who would wear out an expensive match ball in rough training.

Select Light Grippy (line)

A lighter, softer, tacky ball that small hands can grip and catch without resin.

Not for: Teens and adults playing regulation matches, since it is not built to match-ball weight.

Kempa (brand)

Kempa is a handball-specialist brand with match and training balls widely used in European club play.

Not for: Buyers who need a specific approved model and are not checking the ball's markings.

Ball size by age and gender: Size 3 for men and older boys, size 2 for women and youth, size 1 for younger children, size 0 for the youngest players Wrong size ruins grip and throwing technique, and leagues mandate the size for each age group.
Official circumference and weight: Under IHF rules, size 3 is 58-60 cm and 425-475 g, and size 2 is 54-56 cm and 325-375 g Balls outside the spec feel wrong and are not legal for official play.
Competition approval: Look for an IHF approval marking on the ball if it will be used in sanctioned matches Competitions only accept approved balls, and unmarked balls may differ in bounce and roundness.
Resin compatibility: Check whether your hall bans resin, and if it does, choose a grippy or resin-free ball Many sports halls prohibit resin, and a standard ball becomes slippery without it.
Construction for intended use: Use hand-stitched match balls for games and tougher machine-stitched or thermobonded balls for training Training wears balls down quickly, so a durable cover saves your match ball.

Select: The dominant handball ball maker, with lines from beginner to elite match balls.
Kempa: A handball specialist making balls, footwear and apparel for club players.
Molten: Makes handballs used in some competitions, a solid alternative to Select.
Hummel: Strong in handball apparel and balls, especially in Scandinavian and German clubs.
Erima: A German teamwear brand that also offers training handballs.

Adult men and older boys use size 3, women and most youth players use size 2, and younger children use size 1 or 0. Check your league's age rules.

Not always. Many halls ban it, and grippy resin-free balls exist for those halls. Resin is common in higher-level club play where it is allowed.