FIBA-approved balls conform to the following official standards of the International Basketball Federation:
- size 7 with a circumference of 749-780 mm
- feature a manufacturer's name and serial number
- made of genuine or synthetic leather
- contain no toxic substances or substances that cause allergic reactions
- contain no heavy metals
- bounce at least 1300 mm when falling from a height of 1800 mm onto a hard surface
- show no change of appearance or other properties when in an environment of 70° C for 7 days
- the manufacturer must be FIBA-certified