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 […]
How To Replace The Bladder of a Soccer Ball
First, the air must be let out of the ball. A seam is then cut opposite the valve and the old bladder is removed. The new bladder must now be glued in. For this, contact adhesive such as “Pattex Classic” is used. It is applied to both halves, allowed to dry, and then the two […]
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 […]
How to get a needle out of a ball?
When inflating a soccer ball, the ball needle is exposed to heavy loads. As a result, the thin needles can break off if they are in the ball. This is of course extremely bad … now all the air escapes from the ball and you can’t get the needle out! Patience and a bit of […]
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 […]