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Technical Specifications: Javelin

This is a general guide, for more precise details on how to measure the javelin refer IAAF Rule 193

Specifications for Javelin under IAAF and Masters Rules
JAVELIN      
Minimum weight for admission to competition and acceptance of a record (g) Weight range for supply of equipment for competition min-max (g) Overall length min-max (m) Length of metal head min-max (mm) Distance from tip of metal head to centre of gravity min-max (m) Diameter of shaft at thickest point min-max (mm) Width of cord grip* min-max (mm)
800 805 - 825 2.60 - 2.70 250 - 330 0.90 - 1.06 25 - 30 150 - 160
700 705 - 725 2.30 - 2.40 250 - 330 1.86 - 1.00 23 - 28 150 - 160
600 605 - 625 2.20 - 2.30 250 - 330 0.80 - 0.92 20 - 25 140 - 150
500 505 - 525 2.00 - 2.10 220 - 270 0.78 - 0.88 20 - 24 135 - 145
400 405 - 425 1.85 - 1.95 200 - 250 0.75 - 0.80 20 - 23 130 - 140