Football players come in all shapes and sizes, from stout fullbacks to lean wide receivers to burly linemen. Similarly, the object for which they fight for every inch comes in equally diverse measurements. Here’s a look at the sizes you might find at your local sporting goods store, to help you determine the right match for your intended use.Official Pro Size Just like you see on Sundays, these pro patterned are the largest non-novelty footballs on the market. Wilson is the only official NFL ball manufacturer, with prices ranging at the high end of the spectrum. Great for households who value the authenticity of professional football even on the consumer level, wanting to know what it’s truly like to be an Elway, Montana or Marino.Official Collegiate Size This slightly smaller ball is noticeably different in appearance, if only for the half stripe found outside the laces on both ends (standard pro balls feature a full circle). What the less keen observer might not notice is the slightly smaller specs, giving the mall a more controllable feel, particularly for those with smaller hands. This makes the collegiate size ball an optimal choice for more casual consumers, allowing for deeper more accurate passes and more catchable on the receiving end. High Schools also feature a ball of the same size, though it may be specifically labeled for high school.Youth Size Intended for pre-high school aged recreational leagues, the Youth Size ball is also perhaps the best ball to bring to tailgates or just to enjoy for a catch. Allowing for younger fans to participate as well, the Youth Size ball is just big enough to avoid awkwardness for adults, meanwhile turning even the average adult arm into a relative cannon with pinpoint accuracy in comparison with larger balls.Junior Size Slightly larger than the Pee Wee football, the Junior Size ball provides a stepping stone from youth leagues, also a viable tailgate option due to extremely manageable size.Pee Wee Size The smallest football available that still maintains the authentic football look with lace stitching, the Pee Wee football is used by youth leagues at their youngest levels, though this ball is likely too small for adults or teens to enjoy.