This is the perfect ball for a family game of 2-on-2. While it's the standard size for a basketball, the softness is very nice, especially when playing with little children. They seem to be able to handle this ball a bit better than the harder basketball that we own. It's quite easy to palm this ball compared to our other ball as well. The color is a rich, dark orange and quite a bit darker than the standard ball. I recommend this product for many hours of fun!