A beach ball is an pvc inflatable ball for beach and water games. Their large size and light

weight take little effort to propel; they travel very slowly and generally must be caught with two

hands, and are usually used for recreation and relaxation.

Design

Beach balls range from hand-sized to over 3 feet (1 m) across or bigger. They generally have a

set of soft plastic panels, with two circular end panels, one with an oral inflation valve, intended to

be inflated by mouth or pump. A common design is vertical solid colored stripes alternating with

white stripes. Some are printed with advertisements or company slogans, or as globes.

Uses

Beach ball sports include water polo and volleyball. While they are much less expensive than the

balls used in professional sports, they are also much less durable as they are made of soft plastic.

Giant beach balls may be hit around between crowd members at rock concerts and sporting

events. Many graduates use beach balls as a prank during ceremonies, hitting them around the

crowd. Their light weight and stability made them ideal for trained seals balancing a beach ball on

their noses.[2] They are a popular prop in swimsuit photography.