Footballs
REF · WF10011
Adult
4 offers · prices checkedfrom €129.95
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In short
The The Duke by Wilson belongs to our « Footballs » category. Level: Adult. 4 European offers found, from €129.95.
Pros
- Official NFL game ball since 1941, according to Wilson
- Horween leather, handcrafted in Ada, Ohio
- Four euro offers found, from €129.95
Cons
- No weight published by Wilson
- Prices found range from €129.95 to €160
- NFL size, larger than high school/college balls
Strengths and weaknesses drawn from the verified manufacturer and Virginia Tech data. Our field-test verdict will follow.
Specs
| Reference | WF10011 |
|---|---|
| Category | Footballs |
| Level | Adult |
| Sizes | Officielle |
| Indicative price | €129.95 |
Source: Wilson website. Missing data is left out rather than guessed.
Which positions?
The manufacturer does not target a specific position.
Level: Adult.
QBQuarterbackRBRunning backWRWide receiverTETight endOLOffensive lineDLDefensive lineLBLinebackerDBDefensive backKKicker / punter
Size guide
- Officielle
| Size | Measurement (manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Official | Ages 14+ (Wilson guideline) |
Wilson recommends choosing a ball by age and hand size: official size from age 14, Youth for ages 12–14, Junior for 9–12 and Pee Wee for 6–9.
Sizes and measurements published by the manufacturer. Check its size chart before ordering. Official size chart
Same range
The Duke Replica football
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€29.95
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FAQ
Is the Duke sold in shops the same as the NFL game ball?
Wilson describes it as the closest ball to the one the pros use, while noting that NFL game balls may have stricter specifications, digital technology or quality-control tolerances.
Where is the Wilson The Duke made?
By hand in Ada, Ohio (USA), from exclusive Horween leather. According to Wilson, every NFL game ball has been made there since 1955.
How does it differ from the Duke Replica?
The Duke uses Horween leather with a game-ball bladder and NFL game-ball lacing. The Duke Replica has a composite leather cover, a Pressure Lock bladder and standard lacing, and Wilson positions it for recreational play.
What age is the Wilson The Duke suitable for?
The Duke is an official-size ball. Wilson recommends this size from age 14.
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