Yes, women’s basketball typically uses a smaller ball than men’s basketball. The standard size for a women’s basketball is a circumference of 28.5 inches (72.4 cm) and weighs around 18 ounces (510 grams). In comparison, the men’s basketball has a circumference of 29.5 inches (75 cm) and weighs about 22 ounces (620 grams).
This size difference helps ensure that the ball is more appropriately suited to the average hand size and strength of female players, offering better control and handling during play.
