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Sporting Equipment & Facilities

Did you ever want to know the height of a basketball ring, the length of a soccer pitch, what a golf ball is made out of? Well, here you can find the answer to all those questions and more.

Athletic equipment, Eastern High School, Washington, D.C. 1941

Balls for Sports

Which sport has the smallest balls? See our list of ball sizes for a wide range of sports. Which sport has the heaviest balls? See our comparison list of ball weights for a wide range of sports. Not all balls are the same - see our information about sports balls.

Shoes for Sports

Properly fitting and sport-specific shoes are integral to success in many sports. Running shoes are a multi-billion dollar business, and there are specific shoes made for sports like soccer, golf and cricket. There is a lot that goes into the design of sports footwear - see our information about sports shoes.