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Best Kickballs

Updated June 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Franklin Sports
Rubber Kickball
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Bottom Line

Larger than average sized kickball with 10" diameter delivers great performance.

Pros

Thick rubber exterior resists punctures successfully. Ball surface has tacky feel to make it easier for youngsters to catch and hold. Works well for 4-square or dodgeball as well as kickball. Satisfying bounce-back response.

Cons

Some may not hold air properly over time.

Melissa & Doug
Ladybug Rubber Kickball
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Bottom Line

Fun design on the exterior of the kickball will appeal to youngsters at home or school.

Pros

Distinctive ladybug design for kids to play with. Average sized kickball at 8.5" in diameter. Durable exterior material helps resist punctures. Surface has a tacky feel, making it easier to catch the ball.

Cons

Some quality control issues. Seams may pull loose.

WAKA
Kickball
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Bottom Line

Solidly built, classic red kickball that will last a long time. The seamless ball design holds air better.

Pros

Classic red kickball design. Average kickball 8.5" diameter. High level of performance. Sturdy rubber exterior. Seamless. Works well for many different playground games.

Cons

Ball may not hold its shape if overinflated.

Franklin Sports
Playground Kickball
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Bottom Line

A classic red 8.5" diameter kickball with a tacky surface for easier catching finds a good home in the yard or playground.

Pros

Works great for all kinds of playground games at school or at home. Ball exterior resists wear. Plays well on many surfaces – cement or asphalt. Exterior resists punctures.

Cons

Loses air over time – requires re-inflation.

Best Bang for the Buck
Kooru
Professional Kickball
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Bottom Line

Inexpensive kickball that has a grippable rubber surface and features an 8.5" diameter for easy play.

Pros

Slightly tacky surface that makes it easier to catch this ball. Uses a 2-ply exterior to resist punctures. Classic kickball style with bright red color. Works well for all kinds of games on the playground.

Cons

Some balls will not fully hold air over time. Requires re-inflation.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 28 Models Considered
  • 9 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 151 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Katie
      Katie
      Editorial Director
    • Kyle
      Kyle
      Writer
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Franklin Sports

    Rubber Kickball

    Franklin Sports

    Rubber Kickball

    Larger than average sized kickball with 10" diameter delivers great performance.
    $19
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    Melissa & Doug

    Ladybug Rubber Kickball

    Melissa & Doug

    Ladybug Rubber Kickball

    Fun design on the exterior of the kickball will appeal to youngsters at home or school.
    $14
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    WAKA

    Kickball

    WAKA

    Kickball

    Solidly built, classic red kickball that will last a long time. The seamless ball design holds air better.
    $13
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    Franklin Sports

    Playground Kickball

    Franklin Sports

    Playground Kickball

    A classic red 8.5" diameter kickball with a tacky surface for easier catching finds a good home in the yard or playground.
    $8
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    Kooru

    Professional Kickball

    Kooru

    Professional Kickball

    Inexpensive kickball that has a grippable rubber surface and features an 8.5" diameter for easy play.
    $8