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Franklin Sports 1000 Junior Football

  • Junior youth size, age range Kid
  • 10 inches in diameter
  • 15.36 ounces listed weight
  • Synthetic cover, precision stitched
  • 90 day limited warranty
  • Deep-pebble grip, pro-style laces

Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

Made for kids playing in the yard, with a pebbled synthetic cover and laces. The listing leaves out how hard to pump it and what is inside, so check the ball before play.

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ASIN: B001CEMIXKModel: 1000Category: Footballs

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Styles Available

Official Size - 1 Deflated Football W/ PumpJunior Size - 12 Deflated Footballs w/ Pump

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Overview

A young player learning to throw gets a junior football with a deep-pebble grip texture and hand-sewn pro-style laces. The cover is synthetic and precision stitched, and the listing describes an all-weather build for outdoor games.

Reason to look at it: a kid-size build with grip texture and pro-style laces for backyard games. The limitation is detail. Pressure guidance and bladder type are absent, and the air pump appears only in the highlights line.

Who it's for

Kids moving from a toy ball to a real laced football, in a yard or a park, get the most from it. Older players and teams need larger sizing, which a junior ball does not provide.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Deep-pebble grip texture
  • Hand-sewn pro-style laces
  • Synthetic cover, all-weather build
  • Junior size for young hands
Cons
  • Inflation pressure not listed
  • Pump named in highlights only

Performance notes

Texture on the cover gives fingers something to hold in damp grass, and the laces give the throwing hand a reference point. How well it holds air depends on the bladder, which the listing does not describe. Weight and diameter are set for youth hands, so throws will not feel like an adult ball.

Specifications

BrandFranklin
Model1000
Dimensions & fit
Item Diameter10 inches
SizeOne Size
Item weight15.36 ounces
Capacity & performance
Age Range DescriptionKid
Construction & materials
Material TypeSynthetic
Construction TypePrecision stitched
ColorBrown/White
Warranty & support
Warranty Description90 Day Limited
Other details
Sport TypeFootball
Stitching TypePrecise

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Frequently asked questions

How do I inflate the Franklin 1000 football?

The highlights list an air pump as included, but the included components line names only the football. The listing gives no inflation pressure, so check the ball itself for a printed range.

Is the Franklin 1000 a full-size football?

No. The listing frames it as a junior and youth ball with a kids size, so look elsewhere for adult sizing.

What warranty comes with the Franklin 1000 football?

The listing gives a 90 day limited warranty.