Which
is the right soccer ball for the back yard,
practice or a H.S. match ?
What
is the right size for a 6 year old or a 14
year old ?
The
information below will help answer these
questions.
Types
of Soccer Balls
Professional
Match Balls - designed for
the top professional soccer
clubs and are approved at the
highest international standards.
Match
Balls - are high performance
ranged balls developed for use
in most amateur soccer matches.
They are guaranteed to conform
to official size and weight by
FIFA and NFHS ( National
Federation of State High School
Associations)
Practice
or Camp Balls- are
designed to be used by coaches
for all age groups and are
perfect for general practice
applications.
Indoor
Soccer Balls - are usually
the same size/ weight as outdoor
balls and have an outside cover
similar to a tennis ball.
Futsal
Soccer Balls - are usually
the same size as other balls.
The bladder is filled with a
foam like substance to give it
less bounce for better play on
harder surfaces.
Soccer
Balls Size Specifications
Size
Age
Group
Circumference
Weight
PSI
3
8
& under
23-24
inches
11-12
ounce
9
4
8
to 12
25-26
inches
12-13
ounce
9
5
13
and up
27-28
inches
14-16
ounce
9
Construction
Outer
Covering
Synthetic
Cover- The best quality
balls are covered with a
synthetic leather material which
offers a superior feel and
softness. A synthetic cover is
less water resistant and durable
and usually more expensive. Polyurethane Cover (PU)-
These better balls are the most
popular and are covered with a
material that offers a feel
similar to leather. More water
and scuff resistant PVC Cover - Least
expensive ball molded out of a
PVC material that is more
plastic like. They are the most
durable ball but usually the
least popular because of the
feel.
Bladder
Types
Latex
- gives the ball the most lively
play and good feel but has the
least air retention. Butyl - better air
retention and is the most common
Other
Soccer Ball Tips
Deflate
Professional Match and Match
Soccer Balls slightly after use.
Before inflating soccer balls,
give the needle valve a shot of
silicone. This will help to keep
it moist.
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Telephone: (800) 887-9341
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