The 6 Best Leather Ball Footballs (2023 reviews)

Wilson has been making good-quality football for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. This is the magic ball that will turn anyone's arm into a NFL quarterback arm. It holds air well even after playing on cement and hard ground. It is good as you're going to get without overpaying. It has a nice grip but is slightly smaller than an official nfl football. It is perfect for father/son throwing in the yard.

The football is made of great quality, and the leather hardly scratches up when dropped on concrete. The grip is excellent and the finishing is perfect.

Why We Like This:

Makes it easy to catch and easy to throw
Softer outer skin that is easy to grip and less painful to catch
Nice football, good grip for adults
Makes a nice whistling noise with the right spiral

Best For Junior: Franklin Sports Leather Ball Football

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These junior footballs are constructed from a durable, high-grip synthetic leather that stands up to wear and tear. It is easy to grip so young players can throw tight spirals. It has a synthetic leather covering designed to provide additional grip for easier catching and throwing. The weather-resistant cover means you can bring this ball out to play rain or shine and not have to worry about hurting the ball.

This football is built to last season after season and is easy and comfortable to use for young players making it the ideal practice ball for any kid. The pebble surface material and pro style hand sewn laces ensure extra traction which makes the footballs easier to throw and catch. The footballs are size junior, which makes the perfect for kids who want to get out and practice their football skills.

Why We Like This:

One of the new comers and featured product
New and hot release

Best backyard Football: Franklin Sports Official sized Football

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The franklin sports official sized football is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily usage. This is an official sized football made of "grip-rite" material meaning synthetic and not real pigskin. The surface is kind of the same material as a basketball, lots of little rubber-ish dots that help with grip, it isn't super grippy, but it's good enough for most uses. The lacing is correct and sturdy and the ball holds air like a champ. The plasticky feel makes it more slippery than is ideal for game play.

This is a good basic football to throw around. It fits the bill perfectly and will stand up to daily summertime use. The ball is balanced and will spiral nicely when thrown correctly. It's a wonderful gift idea for all ages.

Why We Like This:

Good football for neighborhood games or just tossing around
Nice and sturdy official sized ball
Perfect for a 15 year old
A full size ball for a family game of football

Best For outdoor turf activities: Wilson Official Ball

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The wilson official ball is capable of outshining several other football featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This is the ball that high schools generally use and so it is best to get used to kicking the ball that will be used in the game. It is great for a casual toss or serious athlete. The game ball has a higher quality of leather. It has great grip and you will love using it. The tack will be there after you brush it, and the wax protects the ball from moisture.

This item makes the star quarterback even better. It is made for concrete or hard abrasive surfaces. It is very durable.

Why We Like This:

Outstanding grip, toughness, lace height, spiral, and inflation durability
Features we899 leather, grip stripes, acl laces, multi-layered lining, and multi-ply bladder
New and hot release

Best With picture: Senston Leather Ball Football

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This football would make a great gift for a boy that is into sports. It’s the perfect football shape and is a great thing to have around the yard. The glow is kind of a faint glow versus a bright neon green glow. It’s so bright it is slightly illuminating things up to about 12 inches from it. The feel is good, and it blows up easily. If you have wide receiver gloves on, this thing sticks almost better than to a real football, but if you are going bare handed, make sure you squeeze it into the yard.

This football glows very brightly and it lasts for quite awhile. It works great, keep in mind to get the entire football to light up in the dark if you need a light source to be shined on each half. It even comes with its own ball pump.

Why We Like This:

Fun to play in the dark
Works great just be sure to rotate the football
Glows in the dark but has no grip

Best For Son: KPASON Leather Ball Football

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The kpason leather ball football should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This football looks great under the light of a phone, but it doesn’t have adequate grips on the surface. The color shifting is dramatic, with the ball appearing black from one angle and bright rainbow from another. It holds air very well. The ball is about 12" in length, 20" in circumference in the center, and weighs in at 360grams. It comes with its own pump so it’s easy and quick to get started.

The surface is very smooth so it makes it kind of impractical or harder to play with. The football is very smooth and a bit hard to grip. It is a little slick to catch but it’s great for backyard fun.

Why We Like This:

Pretty firm and rugged so it won't go flat
You can play so many fun games both indoor and outdoor
Enjoy playing with the boys and can stand up to rough play
Moistening the hands helps with grip