The ball shall meet the following specifications:

a. See Rule 1, Section 3, Article 1a

b. One set of either eight or 12 evenly spaced laces. The length of the lace shall be confined to within 3 3/4 inches from each end of the ball.

c. A continuous 1-inch white or yellow stripe centered 3 to 3 1/4 inches from each end of the ball free from decorations or logos added during or after production.Stripes shall be located only on the two panels adjacent to and perpendicular to the seam upon which the laces are stitched.

d. Conforms to the shape and dimensions as shown in the diagram.

e. Weighs between 14 and 15 ounces.

f. Inflated to a pressure of 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 psi (pounds per square inch) or 878.8 to 949.1 grams per square centimeter.