Canadian footballs, also known as CFL balls, are unique footballs that are slightly larger and lighter than traditional American footballs. They have 12 laces instead of the usual eight, and their shape is slightly more elongated. There are a few other terms that are often used interchangeably with Canadian footballs, including CFL balls, gridiron footballs, and Canadian League footballs. While these terms refer to the same type of ball, they are often used in different contexts. For instance, CFL balls are used exclusively in the Canadian Football League, while gridiron footballs can refer to any type of American or Canadian football.