Get yourself a beach volleyball, and you can have fun and keep fit when you’re by the sea. You can even move the game from the traditional venue and play in the garden with one of these balls. As well as leisure designs, we’ve included official versions for serious players in our selection. Find your top choice in our collection.
Wilson Cast Away volleyball
Movie star
A replica from the famous film, ideal for practice or autographs.
Pros:
- Great gift
- Easy to inflate
- Durable
Cons:
- You'll need a pump
You’ll probably recognise this beach volleyball as a Wilson lookalike from the film Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks. Use it for leisure or to practise, if you’re more serious about the game; I like the idea of getting it autographed as the white background is perfect. It’s made from synthetic leather with an 18 honeycomb construction, so it’s hard-wearing. Bear in mind that it doesn’t come with a pump, so you’ll need to get one separately. It promises to inflate easily and to stay pumped up for longer.
Mikasa Beach Champ VLS300 volleyball
Seal of approval
An officially endorsed ball with a smooth, non-slip surface.
Pros:
- Fewer seams
- Sweat and water-resistant
- No-leak inner bladder
Cons:
- Expensive
If beach volleyball is your sport, you might want to invest in this design. It’s mandated by the German volleyball association and is the official ball of the Olympic games and the tournaments and series of the international and European volleyball associations. It’s a ten-piece ball, which creates a smoother surface than an 18-panel design. The panels, made from synthetic leather, have a second plastic layer to resist sweat and water for great ball control. Inside there is a double-layer butyl rubber bladder to prevent leaks. Note that a pump is not included.
Pros:
- Budget buy
- Official size and weight
- Soft touch
Cons:
- Pump is extra
This low-cost beach volleyball is worth adding to a family games kit. Be mindful, though, that if you don't have one already, you will have to pay out for a pump to inflate it. The ball is made to be used indoors as well as outside, and you can even use it to play water polo. Although it won’t feel like a leather ball, its PVC construction should prove durable through family life. It has a soft-touch finish, too, to maximise grip.
Pros:
- Water-resistant cover
- Comes with pump
- Official size 5
Cons:
- For practice only
With a pump and needle, this beach volleyball sets itself apart with its affordable price. It is a sound choice if you’re looking to start playing the game. The weight and size will get you used to the balls used in tournaments, too. It’s designed for indoors and out to multiply practice opportunities. The soft-touch ball is made from high elastic foam PVC, and it’s water-resistant. Seams are machine stitched for durability.
Schildkröt mini beach volleyball
Scale down
This is a smaller-circumference model for garden and beach games.
Pros:
- Attractive colours
- Ideal for smaller hands
- Salt water-resistant
Cons:
- Not for serious play
To keep the whole family active and occupied, check out this beach volleyball. It’s a mini version and, therefore, easier for kids to handle; it’s lighter as well at just 114 grams. Rather than a synthetic leather construction, it’s manufactured from neoprene, making it soft and comfortable to handle. I like the blue and orange design that makes it easy to locate if it rolls away on the beach, lawn, or in the garden. As it’s salt-water resistant, it will tolerate splashes from the sea for a longer life.
Pros:
- Graphic finish
- Synthetic leather
- Inflates easily
Cons:
- No pump
Complement the rest of your gear with this patterned beach volleyball. I like its colour combination; it will stand out on the sand. It’s another of the balls in our selection that’s made with synthetic leather for optimum grip, and it has an 18-panel construction to resist wear and tear. A butyl rubber bladder inside ensures the ball keeps its size and shape. But you will need to buy the pump separately. It's official in size and a good choice for leisure and practice.
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Make the most of days by the ocean by taking a beach volleyball along with you. Our number one is the Wilson Cast Away volleyball. Made from synthetic leather, it’s ideal for serious players to practise as well as for leisure play. And it’s a replica of the ball in the famous film, making it a great gift.
If volleyball is your game, you might want to invest in the Mikasa Beach Champ VLS 300 volleyball. The ten-piece design has a smooth surface, and it’s sweat and water-resistant.
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