Pelota ball
A pelota ball is a hard ball used in Basque pelota, a traditional court sport played by striking the ball against a wall.
Also known as: Basque pelota ball
How big is it?
5.7 cm · defined ball diameter
Also 2.244 in
Defined ball diameter · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 5.5 cm to 6 cm.
A little perspective
Pelota ball vs Cleaner shrimp: length comparison
The ball diameter of a pelota ball is about 1.04 times the body length of a cleaner shrimp.
A pelota ball is a hard ball used in Basque pelota, a traditional court sport played by striking the ball against a wall.
A cleaner shrimp is a marine crustacean that removes parasites and dead tissue from fish, forming mutualistic relationships.
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Pelota ball
Defined ball diameter: 5.7 cm; defined specimen; range 5.5 cm–6 cm.
A defined 57 mm, 125 g hand-pelota ball. Pelota disciplines use different balls, so this is an explicit comparison specimen rather than a universal specification.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined ball diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Cleaner shrimp
Defined body length: 5.5 cm; defined specimen; range 4 cm–7 cm.
A defined 5.5 cm skunk cleaner shrimp measured from rostrum to tail fan. Long white antennae extend beyond and are excluded from body length.
Smithsonian Ocean — Cleaner shrimp
The marked defined body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 5.7 cm
We compare the ball diameter of a pelota ball. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 5.5 cm to 6 cm.
A defined 57 mm, 125 g hand-pelota ball. Pelota disciplines use different balls, so this is an explicit comparison specimen rather than a universal specification.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 cm | 5.5 cm to 6 cm | defined specimen | |
| 125 g | 100 g to 150 g | defined specimen |
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