Stop guessing gear sizes.
Parent-friendly sizing for hockey, baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, and more. Get a safe starting range before you open a product page.
Pick the sport.
Get the buying path.
Every hub covers the gear decisions parents face before checkout: what size to start with, what to measure, and when to check league or brand rules.
Hockey
Stick length, skate size, helmet fit, gloves, pads, and goalie gear.
Baseball
Bat length, glove size, helmet fit, cleats, and catcher's gear.
Soccer
Ball size, shin guards, cleats, goalie gloves, and beginner kits.
Football
Helmet fit, shoulder pads, gloves, cleats, and starter gear.
Lacrosse
Stick length, helmet fit, gloves, pads, and position-based sizing.
Basketball
Ball size, shoe fit, ankle support, and beginner gear.
Softball
Bat, glove, helmet, and cleat sizing for youth softball players.
Golf
Junior club length, glove fit, shoes, and starter sets.
Swimming
Goggles, swim cap, suit fit, fins, and beginner practice gear.
Skiing
Ski length, boot fit, helmet sizing, and first-season tips.
Snowboarding
Board size, boot fit, helmet sizing, and beginner setup.
Wrestling
Shoe fit, headgear, knee pads, and starter gear.
Tennis
Racket length by age and height, court shoes, and grip sizing.
Volleyball
Knee pads, court shoes, and ball sizing for youth players.
Track & Field
Running shoes and track spikes sized for youth athletes.
Not every sizing question needs the same answer.
Pick the fastest path based on what you already know.
Pick the sport
Start with the exact gear your child needs this season.
Add measurements
Use age, height, weight, skill level, and position when it matters.
Shop with a range
Get a clear starting size plus warnings before you buy.
Tools for the rest of the buying decision
These paths help you compare a sourced rule, verify the exact manufacturer chart, or understand how a starting range is produced.
Source-reviewed comparisons
Compare common ball sizes using published governing-body guidance.
Official brand charts
Take the right measurement, then open the manufacturer chart for the exact model.
How the sizing method works
See where measurements, normalized ranges, league rules, and fit checks each belong.
The pages parents keep coming back to.
Fast answers for the gear that most often causes returns, uncertainty, or awkward fit.
Browse guide libraryhockey
Hockey Stick Size Chart by Height and Age
Youth hockey stick sizes by player height and age, with chin-to-nose fit checks, flex guidance, and cutting notes.
baseball
Baseball Bat Size by Age
Youth baseball bat size chart by age, height, and swing control, with length, drop weight, and league-stamp checks.
soccer
Soccer Ball Size by Age: U6 to U19 Chart
Soccer ball sizes by age division: size 3 for 6U/8U, size 4 for 10U/12U, and size 5 for 14U and older, with circumference and weight.
football
Youth Football Helmet Size Chart
Youth football helmet sizing by head circumference, including the Riddell SpeedFlex Youth chart, fit checks, and 2026 ND6 standard context.
basketball
Youth Basketball Size Chart
Youth basketball size by age: size 5 for ages 7-8, size 6 for ages 9-11 and girls 12-14, and size 7 for boys 12-14.
Featured parent guide
First Hockey Season Gear Checklist for Kids
A practical first-season hockey gear checklist for parents, including what to buy, what to measure, and where used gear is risky.
Read guideBuying help beyond a size chart
Checklists, fit troubleshooting, and comparisons for the decisions parents search for before buying.
baseball / fit troubleshooting
Is My Child's Baseball Bat Too Heavy?
soccer / comparison
Youth Soccer Cleats vs Turf Shoes
football / fit troubleshooting
Youth Football Helmet Fit: What Parents Should Know
golf / buying guide
Junior Golf Clubs Buying Guide for Parents
Helpful before checkout, careful about certainty.
WhatGearFits helps narrow the first size range. For helmets, protective gear, skates, shoes, and league-regulated equipment, always verify official charts and program requirements before buying.
Common questions
Are these exact size recommendations?
No. They are good starting points for parents. Always check the brand chart before buying.
Does WhatGearFits sell gear?
The site includes affiliate-ready recommendation sections, but the advice stays independent and plain-English.
What sports are supported first?
Hockey, baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, softball, golf, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and track have strong guide coverage.
Know your child's starting size before you shop.
Answer 4 quick questions — sport, gear type, age, and height — and get a beginner-safe size range plus what to avoid.