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Tetherball ball

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Recreational ball
1895
Tetherball
Rubber
Baden, Franklin, Gopher, Champion Sports
#1

A Tetherball is a designed for and used in the game of Tetherball. The ball is commonly made with rubber and is similar to the size and weight of a volleyball, but firmer to touch due to the material. Tetherballs have a built in hook or bar on the top of the ball which is used to attach the rope used in the game, with the other end of the rope being tied to the Tetherball pole.

Specifications

Circumference: 8 in.
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Construction

Construction: Tetherballs consist of 1) a butyl rubber bladder interior  2) a reinforced rubber covering 3) a recessed hook or bar on top of the ball.
Material: Tetherballs are made out of rubber with a variety of rubber compositions used for different ball feels. Softer tetherballs are a popular option which provides an easier impact on the arms for injury prevention. 
Design: Tetherballs are commonly a yellow or orange color and have multiple black line grooves to orient the ball and allow players to identify spin.

Sizes

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Size Chart
SizeCircumferenceWeightUse
729.5 – 30.3 in.20 – 22 oz.Mens
628.1 – 28.7 in.18 – 19 oz.Womens
527 – 27.6 in.16 – 17 oz.Youth
425.5 in.14 oz.Youth
322 in.10 oz.Mini
3×328.1 – 28.7 in.20 – 22 oz.3×3

Types

Soft to touch tetherballs

History

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Official Rules

John Peterson

Technical Lead

Mary Andrews

Marketing

Josh Bourne

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