Soccer balls

Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are many varieties of it - beach, yard, professional, futsal, foot-doubleball and even with elements of kung fu. Regardless of the rules, the main attribute, without which any game simply will not take place, is a soccer ball. It must be of high quality and correspond to a certain type of football.

Main categories:

• training - the most popular type, it is distinguished by durability, coverage , which repels moisture, great for outdoor football;
• professional - has the highest quality, confirmed by a certificate, is used in any weather and on any surface;
• match - wear-resistant, they play well even during or after rain;
• for futsal - it has other characteristics (smaller radius and rebound).

How to choose a quality soccer ball

It is very important to choose the right size, weight and material.

Sizes:

• #1 - Rarely used for gaming, mostly for promotional purposes;
• No. 2 - easy, designed for teaching children up to 4 years old. Weight no more than 284 g, and circumference 56 cm;
• No. 3 - for training children from 4 to 8 years old, weight - up to 340 g, and the volume does not exceed 60 cm;
• No. 4 - used for playing futsal, as well as for children up to 12 years old. Circumference - 62-64 cm, weight 400-440 grams;
• No. 5 - standard size, used for competitions. It has a circumference of 67 to 70 cm, and weighs no more than 450 g.

Material

Strength, moisture resistance and durability products depend on the material from which it is made. The outer layer is made of both synthetics and leather. It should be borne in mind that over time, the leather ball stretches and loses its moisture resistance and shape. Therefore, more and more manufacturers prefer synthetics - polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They are quite reliable, strong and durable. You should not buy a children's ball made from low-quality rubber that smells bad. It is toxic and negatively affects the health of the child.

The lining layer is also of great importance, because it is responsible for weight, strength and other important characteristics. In the manufacture of fabric, polyurethane, foam are used. The higher the quality of the outer layer, the smaller the number of inner layers (3-4 is optimal).

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This element gives shape and elasticity. Most often they are made of latex and butyl. Latex is played by professionals, they are softer and more manageable. Butyl bladders are stiffer, but require less pumping. 

Fit

There are two types of seams - machine and hand. Souvenir products are most often sewn with the help of a machine cut. Not recommended for playing because it won't last long. Another thing is manual stitching, which is reliable and of high quality. Manufacturers also use thermal bonding, a new method that does not let moisture through, but if damaged, it can no longer be repaired.

The FIFA logo is an indicator best features and highest standards.

Where to buy a soccer ball

In our online store The Ride you can inexpensively buy the best football or futsal ball of the well-known brands Select, Mikasa, Joerex. The price will please you, because we have a wide selection of products with different characteristics. In the catalog you can choose both professional sports equipment and amateur. We take into account the interests of all customers and constantly expand our range.