---
product_id: 1095727
title: "Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football - Grip-Tech Youth Football with Sift and Tacky, Easy Grip Cover - Perfect for Small Kids"
brand: "franklin sports"
price: "€ 51.70"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Franklin Sports"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1095727-franklin-sports-mini-sponge-foam-football-grip-tech-youth-football
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# Mini 3.5-inch perfect grip ball Long-lasting no-leak air bladder Tacky pebble grip cover Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football - Grip-Tech Youth Football with Sift and Tacky, Easy Grip Cover - Perfect for Small Kids

**Brand:** franklin sports
**Price:** € 51.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏈 Tiny ball, huge game-changing grip!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football - Grip-Tech Youth Football with Sift and Tacky, Easy Grip Cover - Perfect for Small Kids by franklin sports
- **How much does it cost?** € 51.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1095727-franklin-sports-mini-sponge-foam-football-grip-tech-youth-football)

## Best For

- franklin sports enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted franklin sports brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Grip-Tech Mastery:** Deep-pebble tacky cover and soft foam core ensure superior grip, making every catch and throw effortless and confidence-boosting.
- • **Durable Air Retention:** Built with a premium air bladder that resists leaks and deflation, so playtime stays uninterrupted indoors or outdoors.
- • **Lightweight & Versatile:** At just 7.2 ounces, this mini football is perfect for backyard games, recess, or indoor fun—making it a must-have starter ball.
- • **Spacelace Finger Trainer:** Innovative laces guide young players’ fingers for proper throwing technique, accelerating skill development with every toss.
- • **Perfectly Mini, Perfectly Safe:** Designed for ages 3+, this 3.5-inch foam football is the ideal size for tiny hands to learn throwing and catching without injury.

## Overview

The Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football is a 3.5-inch, lightweight youth football designed for kids aged 3 and up. Featuring a soft foam core with a deep-pebble tacky grip cover and Spacelace system for finger placement, it promotes safe, confident throwing and catching. Its durable air bladder prevents leaks, making it perfect for indoor and outdoor play. Ideal for introducing young children to football fundamentals with comfort and control.

## Description

desertcart.com : Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football - Grip-Tech Youth Football with Soft and Tacky, Easy Grip Cover - Perfect for Small Kids (Colors May Vary) : Kids Football : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Great product for great price - Best football out there for little kids. This is the second one we have purchased, and I am getting a couple of others. Not hugely durable if used on concrete/pavement, but that's the trade-off for getting something soft for little kids. MUCH better than nerf (easier to throw and catch, better weight, etc.). Started using it partially inflated with toddlers, then inflate more as they grow. One kid wears glasses, and this is pretty gentle for those missed catches that make it through to the face. Overall a great product.
Review: GREAT football for kids. Just the right size 6 to 9 yrs backyard and recess - Great football, soft enough to get them comfortable with the idea. But not a sponge. When aired up all the way it has a good firm feel. You'll want to get an air pump for sure, it does drop air pressure over a couple months. We've bought three of these. I'd say about 18 months of hard play max is about all they will last. But that's plenty good for me. My kids wear them out. They have a good texture for grip and don't just kill them if they plant the tip of the ball square in the chest.

## Features

- MINI SIZED: These mini footballs are ideal for the youngest players to learn how to throw and catch without any bumps or bruises
- EXTRA GRIP COVER: The deep-pebble tacky touch coating and soft foam panel provides enhanced grip that makes this ball safe and easy to catch and throw
- SPECIAL LACES: The laces are made with our Spacelace system that trains kids where to keep their fingers and shows them how to throw
- NO LEAKS: These footballs were designed with a long-lasting air retention bladder to ensure no air leaks or deflation
- PLAY INDOORS OR OUT: These lightweight mini footballs are perfect for outdoor and indoor use. Ages 3 years +

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005E0CTO6 |
| Age Range (Description) | 3+ Years |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,307 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #28 in Sports Fan Footballs |
| Brand | Franklin Sports |
| Brand Name | Franklin Sports |
| Color | Assorted |
| Construction Type | layered construction with a soft foam core and cushion cover, possibly featuring a high tack pebble grain surface treatment |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,315) |
| Date First Available | July 22, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00025725331314 |
| Included Components | UB-FMSLF |
| Item Diameter | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.31 x 5.31 x 8.58 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.54 x 5.39 x 4.96 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Rhode Island Novelty |
| Material | Foam |
| Model Name | UB-FMSLF |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| Part Number | UB-FMSLF |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport | Football |
| Suggested Users | All |
| UPC | 025725331314 720389032187 784427888198 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** 3+ Years
- **Brand:** Franklin Sports
- **Color:** Assorted
- **Item Weight:** 7.2 ounces
- **Material:** Foam

## Images

![Franklin Sports Mini Sponge Foam Football - Grip-Tech Youth Football with Sift and Tacky, Easy Grip Cover - Perfect for Small Kids - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IcfW-9LZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: We love this ball. Has anyone ever had luck patching it when the seam tears?**
A: I have had some success with shoe goo,  works best if you deflate ball so that seam surface is flat, generously apply shoe goo as directed, let it dry over night, patch should extend over hole 1/2 " all around

**Q: Is the ball you ship the one pictured??  I ordered 2 of these about 3 weeks ago and both that arrived were not the item shown.**
A: I just ordered and received one and the ball is NOT the original Franklin Grip Tech football that I got for my son several years back. If you look in the product pictures the latter pictures show the original, with foam on the ends, whereas the one I just received had rubber on the ends and the words "Neo-grip" in the middle. The original football was better for younger kids due to the foam ends. Not sure if this is a recent change on the manufacturer's part or I received a fake ball.

**Q: Want blue and black only ... is this possible**
A: Not sure as I did receive the blue one.  But the football is what my son wanted not concerned with color.

**Q: Does this have a warranty? We buoght one in October 2017.  7 months later, it is not holding air.  There is a leak somewhere.**
A: I had the same issue. No warranty to really speak of.  I was disappointed as well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product for great price
*by Y***P on November 16, 2016*

Best football out there for little kids. This is the second one we have purchased, and I am getting a couple of others. Not hugely durable if used on concrete/pavement, but that's the trade-off for getting something soft for little kids. MUCH better than nerf (easier to throw and catch, better weight, etc.). Started using it partially inflated with toddlers, then inflate more as they grow. One kid wears glasses, and this is pretty gentle for those missed catches that make it through to the face. Overall a great product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT football for kids. Just the right size 6 to 9 yrs backyard and recess
*by B***1 on January 11, 2021*

Great football, soft enough to get them comfortable with the idea. But not a sponge. When aired up all the way it has a good firm feel. You'll want to get an air pump for sure, it does drop air pressure over a couple months. We've bought three of these. I'd say about 18 months of hard play max is about all they will last. But that's plenty good for me. My kids wear them out. They have a good texture for grip and don't just kill them if they plant the tip of the ball square in the chest.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great ball
*by P***E on February 12, 2025*

Best football for young kids learning to catch and throw. Great grip. Softer than your typical football. My 4 year old loved it.

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*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-03-14*