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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Wilson Jr.NBA Authentic Series Outdoor Basketball Size 6 & 7
Walk onto the local court with this ball and you're playing with the same branding as the NBA itself. The Wilson Jr. NBA Authentic Series is an outdoor basketball with the official NBA logo, in sizes 6 and 7.
Since 2021, Wilson has been the official supplier of NBA game balls. This Authentic Series carries both the Wilson and NBA logos, and is built for the street rather than the gym.
Rubber Tackskin cover for concrete and asphalt
The outer layer is a rubber Tackskin cover, made to keep its grip on hard, rough surfaces like concrete or artificial turf. That grip holds up even after long use, and the ball holds its air pressure well.
Built to stay outside
Rubber is the material that holds up best on the street: it wears less quickly than leather on abrasive asphalt. If you also want to play indoors, choose an indoor or in/outdoor basketball — pure rubber feels harder in the hand on a gym floor.
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.
We carry the Jr. NBA Authentic Series in sizes 6 and 7.
The official NBB size chart
If you play in a league, what counts isn't your age but your category — and sometimes your level too. This is the table from the Handboek Competities of the Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB), 2025-2026 season. Your age on 1 January 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: regionally you play with a size 5, nationally with a 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.
Source: NBB (Dutch Basketball Federation), Handboek Competities 2025-2026, §3.3.1 Balmaat & baskethoogte.
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 improves your training more than any drill.
No pressure gauge? Use the bounce test: hold the ball straight out beside you at shoulder height and drop it. If it bounces back to about your hip, the pressure is right. If it comes up higher, let out some air; if it stays lower, pump in a little more.
Why buy a Wilson basketball at Burned Sports?
✔️ Basketball specialist in the Netherlands since 2011
✔️ The full Wilson range, from outdoor ball to FIBA game ball
✔️ Test, feel and compare them in our store in Den Bosch
✔️ Honest advice on which ball suits your game
✔️ Fast shipping and reliable service
We often sell this ball to parents who are looking for new outdoor-court gear for their kid. In Den Bosch, both sizes sit side by side.
For the local court, this is the ball we most often recommend to kids who are just starting to take basketball seriously — rubber is simply the most durable on the street.
You mainly play outdoors, on the schoolyard or the local court.
You want a ball with the same look as the NBA.
Your size is 6 or 7.
You’re looking for an outdoor ball that can handle daily use.
Do you mainly play indoors? Rubber feels hard in your hand there; choose an indoor or indoor/outdoor basketball like the Evolution.
Looking for a size 5 for a younger child? This Series starts at size 6.
This ball is true to size.
Size 6 is the size for girls from about twelve years old and boys from twelve to fifteen; size 7 is the men’s size from around fifteen.
Not sure?
Come try it in Den Bosch.
Rubber
Inflate to 0.5-0.6 bar (7-9 PSI).
Rubber needs little maintenance, but don’t leave the ball in blazing sun or freezing cold for weeks.
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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