Shopping for a football player? Skip another hoodie. A game-ready football is a gift they'll use almost every day, and a prepped ball is something most players have never had. It shows up ready to throw, not slick and stiff out of the box. Here's what to get for every kind of player on your list.
For the High School or College Quarterback
Fully Prepped Wilson GST ($170). The GST is the classic quarterback's ball, and it's the one we'd pick for most serious QBs. Want to go all out? The Wilson "Duke" ($185) is the official NFL game ball in genuine Horween leather.
For the Young Player
Get them a real leather ball in their size. The youth and junior Wilson GSTs ($140) get the same full prep as our official-size balls. Not sure which size? Check our football size guide by age.
For the Player Who Wants Something Different
The Custom Color Wilson GST ($200) comes with royal blue, red, green, yellow, or pink laces and logo foil. It's a great pick for matching school colors, and it's fully prepped like every other ball we ship.
For the Kicker
The Kicking Prepped Wilson GST ($175) is prepped with the snap and the hold in mind, so the operation has a sure grip on every rep. Read why it matters in Why Prepped Footballs Matter for Kickers.
For the Coach or the Whole Team
Booster club or team parent? A 6-ball GST team pack ($950) or 12-ball pack ($1,850) gives the whole quarterback and receiver room the same game-ready feel. Every ball in the pack gets the same full hand prep as a single.
Order Early for the Holidays
Every ball is prepped by hand, one at a time. Single balls ship within 3 business days, and team packs usually ship within 3 (never more than 5). Shipping is USPS Ground Advantage (1–5 business days), Priority Mail (2–3 business days), or Priority Mail Express (overnight). The holiday rush slows down shipping for everyone, so ordering early is the easiest way to make sure it's under the tree in time.
Why a Prepped Ball Makes a Better Gift
- It's ready to throw the day it arrives. No slick factory wax, no weeks of breaking it in.
- It's prepped with proven, name-brand materials: Lena Blackburne mud, a horsehair brush, Wilson conditioner, and a Wilson wax bar.
- Every ball is grip-tested by hand before it ships.
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