Sometimes it’s just hard to keep perspective. Official Matchball, Matchball Replica, Far East Fake. How do I recognize an original football? A fundamental distinction must be made here whether the difference between the models of a manufacturer (e.g. match ball, training ball, …) or the recognition of counterfeits that definitely do not come from the […]
Soccer Balls
What Is The Right Air Pressure For Soccer Balls
The ball is either too soft or too hard, but can it be perfectly inflated? The answer is here! How much air pressure should be in the football is usually indicated in bar right next to the valve. On average, it is between 8 and 12 psi. Be careful in winter! Air contracts as it […]
How to inflate a soccer ball
Most of the time, a soccer ball needs to be pumped up because it has lost some air over time. This is perfectly normal and is actually more common with official match balls than replica balls. Another reason could be that the ball was just bought new and was delivered deflated. No matter in which […]
The Difference Between a Latex, Butyl and Synthetic Rubber (SR) Bladder
Bladder is one of the most important elements of a football (soccer), which can affect the football in all different ways from air pressure, bounce of the ball, flight, shape and weight of the ball. There are mainly 3 types of bladder that a football can possess – a latex bladder, a butyl bladder and […]
What’s the Difference Between a PU, TPU and PVC Football (Soccer)?
Football casings are mostly made of either PVC, TPU, or PU. This plays the largest role in what use the ball is recommended for. – Real Match / Club Training Premium level balls are usually made from a PU material for the outer. PU (polyurethane) is a thermosetting plastic that has excellent performance, such as […]
What distinguishes Official Matchball from Training Ball?
The term “official matchball” is clearly defined. It is the official game ball, i.e. exactly the ball that is also used in the Bundesliga, Champions League or World Cup. But what are training balls? What can official game balls do that training balls cannot? Or is it even a fake? “This is not the original […]