How to choose balls for kids depending on their age
From 3 or 4 years old :
Your child can play petanque !
At first glance, you have the plastic beach balls or wood balls.
From five years old :
You can start offering metal balls to your children !
Put your mind at rest : we offer balls that weigh about 200 grams and does not present any risk in case of fall on the feet.
From six or seven years OLD :
You can offer its first Obut balls to your child ! With JUNIOR Obut balls you offer a quality game for the discovery of petanque.
We also have PVC (plastic) balls filled with sand that will suit all children from six years old, with a 65 mm diameter and 200 grams with maximum safety. These balls are also available for all in 74 mm and 680 grams.
your child IS ready for bowls competition ?
There are two models for him/her :
- The first model is the Obut Match Minime and is suitable for starting racing from any age. Beware though, it still weighs 600 grams. It is intended for Minimes competitions.
- From 12 years old, we recommend the Obut Junior Competition : they are specially designed for little hands and are suitable for 12 years old or less. They are certified for competition.