Brands to equip clubs

Choosing your club's brand: where to start

Start with what your club buys the most: balls. The match ball is dictated by federal approval, and this choice often determines the brand of training balls, so players get used to the same feel. For kits, the criteria are different: you need a brand that keeps its models for several years, so you can restock a player who joins mid-season. Training equipment is selected item by item.

Balls and equipment: leading brands

These manufacturers each have their page, with everything they offer for clubs.

• The page Molten features the Compet balls approved by the FFBB and the BG training range.
• The page Wilson includes the official 3x3 ball, NBA and WNBA balls, and mini-hoops.
• The page Spalding showcases the TF range, basketball kits, and hoops.
• The page Nike focuses on balls, rubber for outdoors and composite for indoors.
• The page Tremblay CT covers training equipment: numbered vests, court markings, mannequins, and whistles.

Dressing the teams: jerseys, shorts, tracksuits

Four team textile brands have their page in the Club Area.

• The page Errea offers jerseys, shorts, jackets, and vests, often available in women's cuts and children's sizes.
• The page Hummel dresses teams with its Core line, easy to restock.
• The page adidas combines shorts, joggers, jerseys, and training jackets.
• The page Erima blends team kits, softshell jackets, and referee whistles.

Three shorter pages to know

Some brands only have a few products in the Club Area, but they meet specific needs. The page Peak mixes balls, training jerseys, and high socks. The page Jordan mainly offers children's apparel, joggers, and shorts, plus a few balls.

One brand or several?

No club is obliged to buy everything from the same manufacturer. Many clubs use a match-approved ball from one brand and outfit themselves with another. The important thing is to be consistent within each category: a single model of match ball, a single range of jerseys per team. To compare without going through brands, the pages Men, Women, and Junior gather everything by audience, and the page ball lots by format.

Discount brands

Club brands also feature on discount pages. The special offers for clubs and the club sales gather discounted team equipment, and the clearance sells off last season's stock. For urgent purchases, the page Club Area dispatched in 24h shows what can be shipped quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a brand keeps its jersey models for a long time?

Check if the line exists in several colors and adult and child sizes: this is a sign of a team range designed to last. Base lines like Core from Hummel often remain in brands' catalogues for several years. Buy a few sizes in advance for players who arrive during the year.

Does the training ball need to be the same brand as the match ball?

It's not mandatory, but it is more comfortable for players. The feel, grain, and bounce vary from one brand to another. Training with a ball similar to the match ball helps avoid surprises on the weekend.

What brand for a mini-basket school?

You need size 5 balls, which are light, and an adjustable-height hoop. Molten, Spalding, and Wilson make size 5 balls. For teaching materials like hoops, cones, and small baskets, check Tremblay CT.

Can jerseys from different brands coexist in the same team?

For an official match, it's better to have identical jerseys, with readable numbers on the front and back. At training, anyone can wear what they want. If you're completing a set, stick to the same line and color.

Does a club brand also sell items for referees?

Yes. Erima and Tremblay CT offer whistles, and Spalding provides referee uniforms. These items are often forgotten in the initial order, so add them to the list from the start.