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In short
The GST Youth by Wilson belongs to our « Footballs » category. Level: Youth. 5 European offers found, from €94.95.
- Three sizes: Youth, Junior and Pee Wee
- Official ball of Pop Warner and AYF, according to Wilson
- Horween leather, sewn stripes and ACL laces of the GST
- No weight or dimensions published by Wilson
- Pee Wee size only found on the Wilson shop
- From €94.95, versus €29.95 for the Duke Replica
Strengths and weaknesses drawn from the verified manufacturer and Virginia Tech data. Our field-test verdict will follow.
Specs
| Reference | WF10033 |
|---|---|
| Category | Footballs |
| Level | Youth |
| Sizes | Youth, Junior, Pee Wee |
| Indicative price | €94.95 |
Source: Wilson website. Missing data is left out rather than guessed.
Which positions?
The manufacturer does not target a specific position.
Level: Youth.
Size guide
- Youth
- Junior
- Pee Wee
| Size | Measurement (manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Youth | Ages 12–14 (Wilson guideline); retailer ref. TDY / WTF1320 |
| Junior | Ages 9–12 (Wilson guideline); retailer ref. TDJ / WTF1321 |
| Pee Wee | Ages 6–9 (Wilson guideline) |
Wilson recommends choosing by age and hand size: Pee Wee for ages 6–9, Junior for 9–12 and Youth for 12–14. According to Wilson, the Youth size is close to the official college ball.
Sizes and measurements published by the manufacturer. Check its size chart before ordering. Official size chart
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FAQ
Which ball size should I choose by age?
Wilson recommends Pee Wee for ages 6–9, Junior for 9–12, Youth for 12–14 and then the official ball from age 14.
How does it differ from the adult GST?
Same construction (Horween Tan Leather Formula, sewn stripes, ACL laces) in smaller sizes. The youth version has black ACL laces; the official version has white ones.
What do TDY and TDJ mean at retailers?
They are the retail references for each size: TDY (WTF1320) for Youth and TDJ (WTF1321) for Junior. Both are sold by Teamzone and Spiral Football.
Is the youth GST approved for league play?
Wilson describes it as the official ball of Pop Warner and AYF, two US youth football leagues.