Find the right size before you buy.
Parent-friendly sizing guides for hockey, baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, and more. Get a practical starting range before checkout.
Start here
Pick the sport. Get the buying path.
Every hub is built around the gear decisions parents actually make: what size to start with, what to measure, and when to check league or brand rules.
Sports covered
8 core sports
Best for
First-time buyers
Before you buy
Measure, compare, confirm
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.
Golf
Junior club length, glove fit, shoes, and starter sets.
Swimming
Goggles, swim cap, suit fit, fins, and beginner practice gear.
Use the right tool
Not every sizing question needs the same answer.
This keeps the site from feeling like a maze. Pick the fastest path based on what you already know.
Pick the sport
Start with the gear category your child actually needs.
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.
Popular guides
The pages parents keep needing.
Fast answers for the gear that most often causes returns, uncertainty, or awkward fit.
Browse guide libraryhockey
Hockey Stick Size by Height
A parent-friendly hockey stick sizing guide for youth players.
baseball
Baseball Bat Size by Age
Simple baseball bat length ranges for youth players.
soccer
Soccer Ball Size by Age
Which soccer ball size to buy for youth players.
football
Youth Football Helmet Size Chart
Football helmet sizing starts with measurement, not age.
basketball
Youth Basketball Size Chart
Basketball size by youth age group.
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.
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Buying help that goes beyond a size chart
Checklists, fit troubleshooting, and practical comparisons for the decisions parents search for before buying.
baseball / fit troubleshooting
Is My Child's Baseball Bat Too Heavy?
soccer / buying guide
What Size Soccer Ball Does My Child Need?
football / fit troubleshooting
Youth Football Helmet Fit: What Parents Should Know
golf / buying guide
Junior Golf Clubs Buying Guide for Parents
Trust note
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, fit rules, and program requirements before buying.
FAQ
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, golf, and swimming have the strongest first guide coverage.
Ready to narrow the size?
Choose a sport, add age and measurements, and get a beginner-safe starting recommendation.