1 How long does delivery take? In the Netherlands, we deliver within 1-3 business days. Order before 15:00? Then we aim to ship your order the same day, and in the Netherlands you'll usually have it the next day. Delivery abroad can take longer. Weekend orders ship on Monday.
2 Can I exchange it for a different size or color? Yes, through our return portal you can easily exchange it for a different size, color or even a different product. You register the exchange, send the item back and a new order is placed for the replacement. Return shipping is free for exchanges.
3 What is your return policy? You have 14 days after receiving your order to change your mind and cancel it, and then another 14 days to actually send it back via the return portal. The product must be in its original condition and packaging.
4 What if my product breaks? Our warranty period is 100 days from purchase. If your product breaks and no longer works the way it should, report it via our warranty page — we'll assess whether it's covered by the warranty. Your statutory rights (the legal guarantee) always apply as well.
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Burned Ember Official Indoor Game Basketball Size 5, 6 & 7
There's a group of players who know exactly what they're looking for: that soft, broken-in feel of a classic indoor basketball. That's what the Burned Ember is for. Of our three indoor basketballs, it comes closest to that leather-like feel in the hand.
It comes in sizes 5, 6 and 7, so for men, women and kids.
Since 2011, Burned has been the basketball specialist in the Netherlands. Our own basketballs are designed from that hands-on experience: functional, durable and made for intensive use.
An indoor basketball that cushions the catch
The microfiber cover is thicker and softer than on the Flare. That makes this basketball feel less hard when you catch it, and it absorbs more of the impact — your fingers will thank you during a long practice.
Microfiber that absorbs sweat and gives good grip
Microfiber absorbs sweat instead of letting it slide. For a basketball that's in your hands a lot, that's the difference between keeping your grip and constantly having to wipe it off.
What size basketball do you need?
If you play recreationally, this is the rule of thumb:
- Size 7 — men and boys from around fifteen
- Size 6 — all women and girls, and boys from about twelve to fifteen
- Size 5 — kids up to about twelve
Torn between sizes for a growing player? Go smaller. With a basketball that's too heavy, a kid learns to shoot from the shoulder instead of the wrist, and that technique is hard to unlearn.
The Ember comes in sizes 5, 6 and 7.
The official NBB size chart
If you play in a league, it's not your age that counts but your category — and sometimes your level too. This is the table from the Handboek Competities of the Dutch Basketball Federation, season 2025-2026. Your age on January 1 determines which category you're in.
| League play | Ball size | Hoop height |
|---|---|---|
| U8 regional | Size 4 | 2.60 m |
| U10 regional | Size 5 | 2.60 m |
| U12 regional | Size 5 | 2.60 m |
| U12 national | Size 6 | 2.60 m |
| U14 regional and national | Size 6 | 3.05 m |
| Men's U16 regional and national | Size 7 | 3.05 m |
| Women's U16 regional and national | Size 6 | 3.05 m |
Three things stand out. U12 depends on the level, not on age: regional play uses size 5, national play size 6. U16 splits by gender — men move up to size 7, women stay at size 6. And from U18, the regular size simply applies: 7 for men, 6 for women.
Does your kid play U8? Then the NBB prescribes size 4. We don't carry that size — our basketballs start at size 5. For home and the local court, size 5 is fine, but for U8 league play you need size 4.
Source: NBB Handboek Competities 2025-2026, §3.3.1 Balmaat & baskethoogte.
Who this indoor basketball is less suited for
This basketball belongs indoors. Outside on concrete, the microfiber wears quickly and then it's not worth the money; for that, check out our indoor-outdoor basketballs. If you want maximum grip at game level, the Burned Ignite is the next step.
Pressure check
The right pressure is 0.5 to 0.6 bar (7 to 9 PSI). At the right pressure, every ball bounces the same, and that does more for your practice than any drill.
No pressure gauge? Use the bounce test: hold the ball straight out beside you at shoulder height and let it drop. If it bounces back to about your hip, the pressure is right. If it comes up higher, let some air out; if it stays lower, pump in a little more.
Why buy a Burned basketball at Burned Sports?
✔️ The basketball specialist in the Netherlands since 2011
✔️ Burned basketballs for indoor & outdoor use
✔️ Unique edition-based design
✔️ Test, feel and compare them in our store in Den Bosch
✔️ Wide range of basketballs and accessories
✔️ Fast shipping and reliable service
Burned basketballs are made to really play with — on the street, in the gym and everywhere in between. Our own Burned line, started because we couldn't find a basketball with this feel for under a hundred euros. In Den Bosch you can hold it next to the Flare and the Ignite.
Want to know if this one suits you? Hold it next to the Flare. The Ember feels softer on the fingertips, and that’s what you buy it for.
Do you practice four times a week and feel it in your fingers?
Would you rather play with a ball that feels broken in?
Do you play indoors and want a classic look?
Do you mostly play outdoors on asphalt? Microfiber isn’t made for that; go for one of our indoor-outdoor balls.
Want maximum grip from the very first practice? Then the Burned Ignite with Korean microfiber is the better choice.
If you play in the NBB league, your age group determines the size.
Otherwise, the rule of thumb applies: size 5 up to about age twelve, size 6 from twelve to fifteen and for all women, size 7 for men older than that.
Feel free to come hold it in Den Bosch.
Microfiber
Inflate to 0.5 to 0.6 bar and check it before every game.
Keep it on the gym floor and dust it off dry after practice.
Don’t clean it with water and soap.
Orders within the Netherlands ship free on purchases of EUR 99.00 or more.
We've made returns really easy for you! At Burned Sports, you have 14 days after receiving your order to register your return, and then another 14 days to send it back. If you choose store credit, you get 115% of the purchase amount as credit (not redeemable for cash), and returns from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are free. You'll find all the information you need to return your product to us on our returns page.
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