Gray-Nicolls Venom Red Ball

Choosing a cricket ball comes down to who is playing, where you're playing, and whether it's for a match or training.

• Weight: 156g for men's cricket and boys from Under 14. 142g for women's and girls' cricket, and boys in Under 12 and Under 13. Younger kids use a lighter, softer ball.
• 2-piece or 4-piece: 4-piece balls hold their shape longer and are used for senior matches. 2-piece balls are great for training and juniors.
• Colour: red for most club matches, white for coloured-clothing cricket, pink for day-night games. Your competition decides.
• Soft and indoor balls: soft balls suit young kids and the backyard. Indoor cricket has its own ball.

Buying for a club match? Check which ball your competition uses first.

Read the full cricket ball buying guide

Prefer to talk it through? Visit us at Western Sports Centre in Derrimut or call 0450 227 972.