Online sports betting allows wagers on both the Super Bowl winner and CFL odds, but aside from the fact that these are different leagues, what makes them so different?
One thing that came to mind was the ball itself, but is it?
Find out below.
Is the CFL Ball Bigger Than the NFL?
No, not anymore. Since 2018, the CFL has adopted the NFL’s specifications. Before 2018, the CFL ball was slightly bigger.
Is the Football Bigger in the CFL?
No. The CFL ball has the following dimensions:
- Inflation pressure: 12.5-13.5 psi
- Long circumference: 28-28.5 inches
- Short circumference: 21-21.25 inches
- Length: 11-11.25 inches
- Weight: 14-15 ounces
These are the same as the NFL ball. The CFL adopted the NFL’s ball specifications in 2018.
Why Is the CFL Ball Bigger?
The CFL ball isn’t bigger than the NFL ball anymore. Before 2018, it was, but since then, the balls have been the same except for the design.
What Football Is Used in the CFL?
The CFL uses a Wilson CFL Official Game Football, manufactured by Wilson Sporting Goods.
It features unique stripe and lace designs. The laces are 4.375 inches long and 1.125 inches wide. The stripes include two 1-inch-wide stripes, 3 inches from the greatest circumference of the short axis. There are no stripes on the NFL ball.
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