Franklin Grip-Rite 1000 Youth Basketball
- 27.5 inch diameter, size 5 for kids and youth
- 1.5 pounds ball weight
- Rubber build, deep-channel construction
- Indoor and outdoor play
- 90 day limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rubber youth basketball sized for kids, made for both indoor and outdoor play. Inflation guidance and care steps are not in the listing.
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ASIN: B00V57NFC2Model: Grip-Rite 1000Category: Basketballs
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Overview
Franklin makes this Grip-Rite 1000 as a junior-size basketball with deep channels cut into a rubber body. There is no stitching, and the listing points it at school, camp and home practice.
Young players get a ball scaled to their hands that is made to handle an outdoor court as well as a gym floor. The listing says little about inflation or upkeep, so those details need a check with the seller.
Who it's for
Kids learning the game on both gym floors and blacktop courts are the target. Older players moving to a standard-size ball should buy the larger size instead.
Pros and cons
- Youth size for small hands
- Usable indoors and outdoors
- Deep channels for traction
- Rubber body for outdoor wear
- Recommended inflation not listed
- Care instructions missing
- Rubber only, no composite cover
Performance notes
Deep channels in the rubber are there to give the fingertips something to bite on, which matters most for small hands. A rubber body resists scuffing on rough courts, while the lack of stitching means the surface is one molded piece.
Specifications
| Brand | Franklin |
|---|---|
| Model | Grip-Rite 1000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 5 - Kids & Youth - 27.5 inches |
| Item Diameter | 27.5 incheslower than 67% of 34 basketballs |
| Item weight | 1.5 poundshigher than 71% of 22 basketballs |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Construction Type | Deep-channel construction |
| Color | Red/Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 90 Day Limited |
| Other details | |
| Stitching Type | No stitching |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I look after a Franklin Grip-Rite 1000 basketball?
The listing gives no care instructions. It describes a rubber ball with deep-channel construction made for indoor and outdoor use, backed by a 90 day limited warranty.
Is the Grip-Rite 1000 a full-size men's basketball?
No. It is a size 5 youth ball at 27.5 inches, listed for kids.
Is the Franklin Grip-Rite 1000 stitched?
The listing says no stitching. The construction is given as deep-channel.