In order to be able to write about new balls, you have to own them. That’s why I had to organize a lot of footballs. Simply stacking them all in a corner or in the basement was not an option for me. First Attempts At first, I had the idea to build a long frame […]
Soccer Balls
How to know if a soccer ball is original?
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 […]
What Is The Right Air Pressure For Soccer Balls
Either the ball is too soft or too hard – or it is pumped up just right. But what does “perfectly inflated” actually mean? The correct air pressure is essential for optimal ball performance. With the proper pressure, the ball feels neither mushy nor too stiff and responds ideally when shooting, passing, and dribbling. In […]
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 […]