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Wilson paired their patented Wave Triple Threat Technology with a smaller ball spec to engineer a basketball with the kind of grip and control the energy of the 3×3 game demands. The ball is a size 6, weighs 7 and is weather-proof, fact-pace ready, optimized for grip, and sports an urban design.

The official 3×3 basketball rules as adopted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) list “3×3 Basketballs” as required equipment. The Official 3×3 Basketball Equipment & Software Appendix to the 3×3 Official Rules gives the following specifics:

5. Basketballs
5.1. Only FIBA 3×3 approved ball shall be used for all categories.
5.2. Only FIBA 3×3 official ball shall be used in FIBA 3×3 Official Competitions (as defined in Book 6 of FIBA’s Internal Regulations).
5.3. For Level 1, the outer surface of the ball shall be made of composite or synthetic leather.
5.4. For Level 2, in addition to composite or synthetic leather, the outer surface of the ball may be made of rubber.
5.5. The surface of the ball shall be free of toxic materials and materials which may cause an allergic reaction, including AZO-dyes, soluble heavy metals, Phthalate and PAH. It is the responsibility of the ball manufacturer to test their balls according to applicable national legislation.
5.6. The basketball surface shall provide a proper grip over the entire ball.
5.7. The ball shall:

  • Be spherical, with a maximum of 12 seams not exceeding 6.35 mm in width.
  • Consist of two principal contrasting colours.
  • Be inflated to an air pressure such that, when it is dropped onto the playing floor from a height of 1,800 mm measured from the underside of the ball, it will rebound to a height of between 1035 mm and 1085 mm, measured to the underside of the ball.
  • Be marked with the recommended inflation pressure or pressure range.
  • Be within the circumference and weight tolerances outlined in Table 1.
Ball3×3 (Level 1 and 2)
Circumference720 – 740 mm
Weight580 – 620 g
Table 1 – Basketball circumference and weight tolerances

5.8. Any 3×3 basketball carrying a valid FIBA certification must also display the associated FIBA-Licence serial number and the FIBA 3×3 Approved logo, other than the FIBA 3×3 Official Basketball (Diagram 9) that can use the FIBA 3×3 logo.

References:
Official 3×3 Basketball Rules – https://fiba3x3.com/docs/fiba-3×3-basketball-rules-full-version.pdf
Official 3×3 Basketball Equipment & Software – https://fiba3x3.com/docs/equipment-and-software-appendix-to-the-3×3-official-rules.pdf
Photo – https://fiba3x3.com/en/ball.html

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