Perfect size for our 10 year old daughter. This is a classic black and white high visibility Ball. This ball has a shiny exterior which should help keep it from getting waterlogged during wet play, as well as to repel dirt. To clean you can just wipe with a damp cloth. The only thing I found slightly disappointing was that there were a couple of seams that were a little crooked. Not quite the quality I was expecting from Franklin ball labeled "competition" but, still a decent ball.