What Size Pennant Should I Order?

Use 9"x24" standard pennants for most team gifts and bedroom displays, 12"x30" large pennants for gym walls and facility decoration, and 4"x9" mini pennants for party favors or individual player gifts on a tight budget. Size choice depends on intended use, display location, and your per-unit budget.

Pennant Size Options Explained

4"x9" Mini Pennants: These small pennants work perfectly as party favors, team banquet decorations, locker tags, or budget-friendly individual gifts. Mini pennants cost $2-4 each, making them affordable for large teams or when you need dozens for decorating purposes. However, their small size limits text and logo detail so stick to simple designs with team name and year only. Best for: youth teams (under 12), party giveaways, pennant garland decorations, or supplementing larger awards.

9"x24" Standard Pennants: This is the traditional pennant size you remember from your own childhood, large enough to display proudly on a wall, small enough to fit comfortably in most bedrooms and dorm rooms. Standard pennants accommodate detailed designs with team name, mascot, year, and small graphics without looking cramped. Cost typically ranges from $4-8 each depending on customization. Best for: end-of-season team gifts, player bedrooms, locker rooms, moderate-sized wall displays, most youth and high school teams.

12"x30" Large Pennants: These impressive pennants make bold statements in gyms, hallways, and athletic facilities. The larger canvas allows for complex designs with multiple text elements, large logos, and detailed graphics. Large pennants cost $8-15 each but create maximum visual impact. Best for: championship commemoration, gym and hallway displays, school athletic offices, trophy case decoration, varsity level teams, historical team displays.

Custom Sizes: Some manufacturers offer custom dimensions for special projects like oversized display pennants (18"x48" or larger) for permanent facility installation. These require special minimum orders and pricing.

Matching Size to Purpose

For team player gifts, standard 9"x24" strikes the ideal balance of impact and cost. Players can display them prominently without overwhelming bedroom walls. For facility decoration and historical displays, 12"x30" creates the professional appearance schools want showcasing decades of team history. For booster club fundraising sales, offer both sizes: standard for individual buyers, large for collectors and facility donors.

Budget Considerations by Size

A 15-player team ordering mini pennants (4"x9") might spend $45-60 total. The same team ordering standard pennants (9"x24") would spend $60-120. Large pennants (12"x30") for the same team would cost $120-225. Consider ordering standard size for all players and one large pennant for the team to sign and display in the coach's office or school trophy case.

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