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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 golf and cricket. There is a lot that goes into the design of sports footwear - see our information about sports shoes.

Accessories for Sports

• Sports Sunglasses - there are many benefits including protection from UV rays, helping improve vision and enhanced comfort.
• Jewelry and Sport
• Underwear for Sport - providing the best support

Sport-Specific Equipment

See the information about equipment for each of these sports.

• American Football
• Archery
• Australian Football
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Climbing
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Disc Golf
• Fencing
• Football / Soccer
• Golf
• Orienteering
• Pickleball
• Rugby Union
• Softball
• Surfing
• Tennis
• Tenpin Bowling
• Track and Field (athletics)
• Ultimate
• Volleyball

Related Pages

• All about sports balls: ball sizes and ball weights
• Technology in sports
• List of the world's largest sport stadiums

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